Ceramics and Cement Engineering: Career, Placements and Education Information

What is Ceramics and Cement Engineering?

Ceramics and Cement Engineering is the science of creating objects from inorganic and non-metallic objects using heat, lowering temperatures etc. Studies relating to purification of raw materials, production of chemical compounds and their formation into components and their structure, composition and properties are part of the programme. The curriculum includes courses like Materials Thermodynamics; Raw Materials Analysis; Ceramic Processing; Drawing of Refractory Lining and Joints; Ceramic Fabrication; Ceramic Equipment Design; Sensor Technology; Electrical and Magnetic Ceramics; and Pollution & Waste Management in Ceramic Industry.

Scope of Ceramics and Cement Engineering?

• They are also involved in research, product development, and production engineering of ceramic products that are in compliance with the required quality norms
• Specialized engineers develop advanced heat tiles for space shuttles and supersonic space planes
• They also help in developing such materials that enclose and support aircraft engines functioning at high temperatures.

Placements

• Aditya Birla Group of Companies
• Bhabha Atomic Research Centre
• Indian Space Research Organization
• Jaypee Cements