This course is held in-person at the Royce Hub Building, University of Manchester
Overview
This workshop will introduce quenching dilatometry for experimental work and data analysis in alloys. The content will explore the use of dilatometry to assess phase transformations in ferritic steels and other alloys, and the transformations seen during simulation of welding and additive manufacturing. The dilatometry capabilities at Royce will also be covered, and routes to access the facilities will be explained.
This event will help develop knowledge of effective dilatometry experiments and established best practice in the field. It is also an opportunity to foster a user community, share, network with fellow researchers, and enable better knowledge sharing in future.
Format: In-person
Location: Royce Hub Building, University of Manchester
Cost: FREE
Audience
Any researcher, research technical professional or industrialist looking to perform dilatometry analyses on alloys, especially those who are new to the techniques (e.g., new PhD students). However, anyone at any stage of their career is welcome and they are likely to learn something (unless they’ve done it before extensively).
Aims
- Provide an introduction to quenching dilatometry, including the capability available at Royce.
- Illustrate, using case studies, how dilatometry can be used to assess phase transformations in alloys (especially ferritic steels, but not limited to these).
- Inform users of possibly artefacts and tips regarding troubleshooting.
- Build a user community and promote networking between users from across the UK
Learning Outcomes
- A fundamental understanding of what dilatometry is and what it can be used for.
- Awareness of capability available at Royce and how facilities can be accessed
- Knowledge of artefacts and troubleshooting approaches.
- How dilatometry is used in both an academia and industrial settings.
- Awareness of where to find further information and tools for data analysis.
Programme
Download the Conference Programme (.pdf)
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 09:30 | Arrival for 10:00 start (Refreshments provided) |
| 10:00–10:15 | Welcome and Introduction Ross Nolan – Ed Pickering |
| 10:15–12:00 | Case studies from UK academic institutions
The application of dilatometer in material modelling In-situ SXRD and dilatometry to measure retained austenite decomposition Solid-State Phase Transformations and Microstructural Characterization in Ferritic Steel Weld Metal Title TBC |
| 12:00–13:00 | Lunch & networking (Lunch provided) |
| 13:00–14:30 | Case studies from UK academic institutions
Predicting Martensite Start Temperature in Steels: A Data-Driven Approach with Dilatometry Validation The effects of Sn on austenite decomposition in low carbon low alloy steels Flow Behaviour and Microstructure of AlMoNbTaTiZr Refractory High-Entropy Alloy Processed via a Solid-State Route Compression Behaviour of a Novel High-Entropy Alloy |
| 14:30–14:45 | Afternoon refreshments & comfort break (Refreshments provided) |
| 14:45–15:30 | Case studies from UK academic institutions
Powder metallurgy martensitic steels Modelling the Martensite Transition in EUROFER97 for the Manufacture of Plasma Facing Components |
| 15:30–16:00 | User group Q&A Ross Nolan |
| 16:00 | Finish Ed Pickering |
Organisers
- Andrea Izquierdo – Henry Royce Institute
- Ross Nolan – The University of Manchester
- Ed Pickering – The University of Manchester
Speakers
- Ross Nolan – University of Manchester
- Jiaxi Zhang – University of Manchester
- Ashley Scarlett – Rolls Royce
- Grace Fidler – University of Manchester
- Peng Xin Wang – University of Leicester
- Julio Spadotto – University of Manchester
- Alice Robinson – Imperial College London
- Clint Grohmann – University of Oxford
- Sim Bhaker – University of Manchester
- Deepan Xavier – University of Coventry
- Yulin Ju – University of Warwick
May 6 2026
