Hosted by the Henry Royce Institute, The University of Manchester.
Overview
This course will provide an overview of the use of Thermo-Calc for the modelling of alloy systems. The content will provide an overview of Thermo-Calc’s key functions and how to conduct thermodynamic calculations. Participants will have the opportunity to run the software, conduct their own calculations and explore test data. It will also serve as an opportunity to learn more about simulation tools and other advanced features – such as diffusion simulations in DICTRA.
Tickets will be on sale for £50.
Audience
This course is aimed at metallurgy researchers and industrial scientists in the UK wanting to familiarise themselves with Thermo-Calc’s predictive capabilities. Existing Thermo-Calc users may find the content a too basic but could use the opportunity to reinforce existing knowledge and update best practice.
Learning outcomes
At the end of the course participants should be able to:
- Navigate Thermo-Calc software and access various calculations
- Conduct basic calculations using the software
- Identify more advanced calculations available within the suit
- Apply appropriate calculations to their own research work
Programme
Day 1
| Time | Session | Speaker |
| 09:30-10:00 | Arrival, registration and refreshments | |
| 10:00-10:10 | Introduction to workshop | Ed Pickering & Kathy Christofidou |
| 10:10-11:10 | Basics of using Thermo-Calc | Carl-Magnus Lancelot & Magnus Anderson |
| 11:10-12:10 | Single Equilibrium Calculations | Carl-Magnus Lancelot & Magnus Anderson |
| 12:10-13:10 | Lunch | |
| 13:10-14:10 | Background to CALPHAD modelling, modelling of phases | Carl-Magnus Lancelot & Magnus Anderson |
| 14:10-15:10 | Phase selection, element selection | Carl-Magnus Lancelot & Magnus Anderson |
| 15:10-15:30 | Break | |
| 15:30-16:30 | Step calculations, Scheil calculation | Carl-Magnus Lancelot & Magnus Anderson |
| 16:30 | End of day 1 |
Day 2
| Time | Session | Speaker |
| 09:00-09:30 | Arrival, registration and refreshments | |
| 09:30-10:30 | Diffusive phase transformations, solidification | Carl-Magnus Lancelot & Magnus Anderson |
| 10:30-11:30 | Precipitation kinetics | Carl-Magnus Lancelot & Magnus Anderson |
| 11:30-11:45 | Break | |
| 11.45-12:45 | Property model calculations | Carl-Magnus Lancelot & Magnus Anderson |
| 12:45-13:45 | Lunch | |
| 13:45-14:45 | AM simulations | Carl-Magnus Lancelot & Magnus Anderson |
| 14:45-15:15 | Open session and discussion | Carl-Magnus Lancelot & Magnus Anderson |
| 15:15-15:30 | Wrap-up and feedback | Ed Pickering |
| 15:30 | End of day 2 |
Organisers
- Andrea Izquierdo – Henry Royce Institute
- Ed Pickering – The University of Manchester
- Carl-Magnus Lancelot – Thermo-Calc Software
- Magnus Anderson – Thermo-Calc Software
Registration for this event will open soon.
November 18 2025
