Introduction to Materials for Engineering for Energy Systems

On successful completion of this study the student should be able to: 

• Understand the basic principles of material structures on a micro and macro scale, and be able to relate microstructure to mechanical performance
• Have a broad knowledge of how the chemical composition, microstructure and processing route for steels and non-ferrous alloys influence the resulting mechanical properties
• Be able to relate fracture, and corrosion behaviour to particular alloy specifications
• Understand the basis of selection of specific materials (steels, stainless steels, non-ferrous alloys, polymers, composites, corrosion resistant alloys and concrete) for different applications in energy systems
• Know how to apply design codes, and their relevance to specification of materials in energy systems
• Have knowledge of the specifications, composition, structure and properties of the various steels and non-ferrous alloys.