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METAL ASIA
A Complete Metal Magazine
June 2010
Non-ferrous Metals Industry |
NEWS CORNER
Hydro selects CEO as the new Chairperson of IAI
Hydro’s President and CEO, Svein Richard Brandtzæg has been designated as the Chairperson of International Aluminium Institute (IAI), the global aluminium industry association, for a period of two years and replaces Artem Volynets from UC Rusal.
Rio Tinto and AFL announced Indigenous partnership
Rio Tinto and the AFL have launched a new partnership for a leadership development programme that links young Indigenous men with mainstream employment and education opportunities.
SPECIAL COVERAGE
Non-ferrous Metals Industry
Non-ferrous metals are metals that do not contain iron. There are two groups of metals; ferrous and non-ferrous. Ferrous metals contain iron, for example carbon steel, stainless steel (both alloys; mixtures of metals) and wrought iron. Non-ferrous metals don’t contain iron, for example aluminium, brass, copper (which can be remembered as ABC) and titanium. You can also get non-ferrous metals as
alloys example, brass is an alloy of copper and zinc.
VIEWPOINT
Importance of Non-ferrous Metals for economic growth
The non-ferrous metals industry is diverse and expanding. Increasingly sophisticated products are being produced using a collection of chemicals and treatment processes in the smelting, refining and finishing stages. Non-ferrous metals are an integral component of our everyday life, both now and for the future. To ensure that the benefits generated today by the activities of the non-ferrous sector are available for future generations at the same time as avoiding poor environmental and social impacts, decisions regarding the production, use, recycling and disposal of nonferrous metals must integrate economic, environmental and social development reasons.
IN FOCUS
Information Technology & Steel Industry Bhilai Steel Plant – a Case Study
The Bhilai Steel Plant located in India is the flagship unit of Steel Authority of India Limited – the largest producer of steel in India and a leading one in the world. According to World Steel Dynamics, SAIL with a turnover exceeding $10b ranks second in the league of ‘World Class’ steel makers, evaluated in terms of a slew of performance measuring yardsticks. Currently producing five million tonnes of steel, BSP the largest in the SAIL family, after capacity expansion program currently underway, will produce seven million tonnes of crude
steel per annum by 2012.
REFRACTORY
New Aluminate binders and systems for Refractory Monolithics
Recent developments of Aluminate binders and systems that can be harnessed to deliver castables with improved properties and more
predictable behaviour will be presented in this paper. Examples will show how the control of the hydraulic reactivity of different
calcium aluminate phases can be advantageously used to deliver castables with improved workability and hardening profiles with a
high degree of predictability as well improved installed properties. A series of model systems representing low cement castables
containing calcium aluminates have been studied and compared to reference systems. Experiments are conducted using, wet mixed,
model systems through the phase of initial flow, flow decay and stiffening using parallel measurement techniques. Classical flow
measurements are used to evaluate placing properties and these are coupled with ultrasonic measurements and exothermic profiles
to assess castable hardening. These experiments are able to describe the flow, workability and hardening relationships and show the
improved performance that the new binders can offer. These physical measurements are complemented by ionic conductimetry,
analysis of pore solutions during the castable placing steps and differential thermal analysis which provide an insight into the underlying mechanisms and hydration reactions
COMPANY PROFILE
SGS Technologies – Burner & Combustion system specialists
SGS Technologies’ main business line is Combustion Systems. We have supplied burners to over 130 installations covering virtually all applications of Steel & Aluminium Industry. SGS Technologies manufactures burners in India in association with Bloom Engineering, USA.
These burners & combustion systems, like many other premium products from India have an export potential. SGS technologies have already executed jobs in Africa, Bangladesh, China etc.
TECHNOLOGY / PROCESS REVIEW
Organic Coatings to Prevent Molten Metal Explosions
Over 60 years ago, the first reported molten metal explosion from a bleedout during direct chill casting in an aluminium mill was
reported. Soon thereafter testing was performed to determine the root cause of the explosion.
Upon determination of the root cause, an investigation to determine if any preventive measures could be instituted to prevent the
explosions was conducted. Results found that a specific organic coating (e.g., Wise Chem E-212-F) prevented molten metal explosions,
whereas some specific organic coatings initiated the explosions.
Fifteen years ago the U.S. Department of Energy in conjuncture with the Aluminum Association reinvestigated the root cause of the
molten metal explosions. Testing revealed that an initiation or trigger had to be present for a molten metal explosion to occur. Testing
identified three additional coatings that could afford protection.
TECHNOLOGY FOCUS
Applied aluminium extrusion technology
Aluminium extrusion represents one of the most flexible and cost effective metal forming processes available. The
product of this process is enhanced further by the wide variety of post extrusion operations including surface treatment
and fabrication. As a consequence, extrusions are found in numerous industrial and consumer applications, sometimes
in a state where it is not obvious to the viewer that the product is extruded.
INTERVIEW
We’ve invested a lot in understanding the nuances of this sector & know what our customers really want
Bhoruka Aluminium is a cutting-edge company dedicated to customer focused culture. You are strongly there since 1979. Tell us how the country’s pioneer aluminium extrusions manufacturer has been able to place itself at the top slot in this business segment?
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