Explores metals processing through blast furnace and steelmaking, covering reduction of metal oxides, blast furnace operation, and oxygen converter process.
Covers methods for synthesizing solid state compounds, including high temperature ceramic and hydrothermal methods, and the challenges of avoiding volatile reactants.
Explores replacing portland cement with various materials to enhance concrete performance and discusses the properties of slag cement, fly ash cement, and pozzolans.
Covers radiotracer techniques, including basics, applications, detection, handling, and industrial applications, with a focus on flow studies and industrial processes.
Explores the intricate process of steel production, from ancient metallurgy to modern environmentally conscious techniques used by leading companies like Arcelor.
Explores the conversion of raw iron into steel using the oxygen converter process, refining steel in a ladle furnace, electric arc furnace steelmaking, and the environmental impact of steelmaking.