In practice, materials are multicomponent systems. Their phase equilibria can only be obtained using numerical techniques. This gave rise to the computational thermodynamics which is based on a description of the thermodynamic functions by appropriate modelling. The parameters of these functions are obtained from experimental data by optimization methods. At present thermodynamic databases are available for various classes of materials representing a valuable tool for materials development and for the solution of complex technological problems.
The calculation of stable and metastable phase equilibria as a function of temperature and composition provides the basis for determining the effect of alloying elements on the precipitation behaviour. Similarly, chemical reactions can be calculated under various boundary conditions yielding the input for process simulation. The calculation of equilibria under time dependent conditions leads to reaction paths.
It is the aim of this training course to present the actual status of various software packages for thermodynamic calculations and to give a comprehensive and comprehensible overview of the applications. A wide field of materials will be covered, ranging from steels, electronic materials, noble metals, solders and amalgams. Specific examples of industrial applications will be presented. In addition, broad room will be given to live and interactive demonstrations in order to give a good insight into the handling of the different types of software.
The training course addresses to materials research and development departments in industry and at universities.
Chairman of the seminar is Prof. Dr. Gerhard Inden, retired from Max-Planck-Institut für Eisenforschung GmbH, Düsseldorf.
Information on participating / attending:
Participation fee
including full accomodation: 1.650,- EURO
Fee for Members of the DGM:
Personal members or 1 non-member from a member institute/ member company: 1.550,- EURO
The fee includes:
o Attendance of the seminar sessions
o Comprehensive handouts
o Refreshments during the sessions
o Lunch and dinner
o Accomodation
The seminar takes place in the Seehotel Maria Laach situated 15 km west of Koblenz.
Together with the registration, accomodation and breakfast in the Seehotel will be firmly arranged. This allows to extend communication and networking during the evenings.
Cancellation policy:
Any cancellation is subject to a cancellation fee of 50% of the fees involved. After 15 May the entire fee is due. Substitution is possible at any time.
Date:
06/21/2010 - 06/23/2010
Event venue:
Seehotel Maria Laach
Am Laacher See
56653 Maria Laach
Rheinland-Pfalz
Germany
Target group:
Scientists and scholars
Email address:
Relevance:
transregional, national
Subject areas:
Materials sciences, Mechanical engineering
Types of events:
Entry:
03/01/2010
Sender/author:
Petra von der Bey
Department:
Pressereferat
Event is free:
no
Language of the text:
English
URL of this event: http://idw-online.de/en/event30466
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