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Monday, November 17, 2008
The Elliott Lecture, The Role of Process Metallurgy on Sustainability
Professor Gord Irons from McMaster University presented the Elliott lecture on Friday, November 14th,1:00 - 2:00pm, Forest Sciences Centre, 2424 Main Mall, Room 1005.
Professor Irons is currently the Dofasco Professor of Ferrous Metallurgy and Director of the Steel Research Centre at McMaster.
ABSTRACT
Sustainability has attracted a great deal of attention in the popular press recently, but the Engineering aspects of the issue are seldom discussed, despite the fact that Engineers are charged with implementing the solutions. Materials Engineering has a large role in this issue in the production and use of metals and other materials. In this lecture, some sustainability metrics, such as Materials Intensity, Energy Intensity, and Global Warming Potential will be reviewed. The sustainability problems facing several materials industries will be examined. Many of these problems are directly related to Process Metallurgy, so that solutions will also be found in this field. Some specific examples of steps being taken to improve the sustainability of the steel and aluminum industry will be presented. Finally, it will be shown that the discipline of Process Metallurgy has much to contribute to sustainability issues, and that important and satisfying careers can be made in this field.
Lecture Presentation
Professor Irons is currently the Dofasco Professor of Ferrous Metallurgy and Director of the Steel Research Centre at McMaster.
ABSTRACT
Sustainability has attracted a great deal of attention in the popular press recently, but the Engineering aspects of the issue are seldom discussed, despite the fact that Engineers are charged with implementing the solutions. Materials Engineering has a large role in this issue in the production and use of metals and other materials. In this lecture, some sustainability metrics, such as Materials Intensity, Energy Intensity, and Global Warming Potential will be reviewed. The sustainability problems facing several materials industries will be examined. Many of these problems are directly related to Process Metallurgy, so that solutions will also be found in this field. Some specific examples of steps being taken to improve the sustainability of the steel and aluminum industry will be presented. Finally, it will be shown that the discipline of Process Metallurgy has much to contribute to sustainability issues, and that important and satisfying careers can be made in this field.
Lecture Presentation
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