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Future Technological Developments for Aluminium Smelting
By Barry Welch, Kai Grjotheim
"The capital intensive nature of the present process for aluminium smelting, the low productivity per unit reactor, and pressure to reduce the electdcal energy demand have motivated the search for an
Jan 1, 1988
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Adsorption of Copper from Aqueous Solution by Chemically Modified Orange Peel
By Liang Sha
In this study, adsorption of copper by chemically modified orange peel was investigated. A conspicuous change occurs in the surface morphology of the biomass due to modification, which is depicted by
Jan 1, 2009
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Investigation On The Synthesis Of Titanate Barium In Molten Naoh-Koh By The A. C Impedance Technique
By Wang Shulan
The synthesis process of BaTiO3 from TiO2 and BaCO3 in the molten NaOH-KOH at 350oC was studied by the A.C impedance technique. The A.C. impedance of molten NaOH-KOH (xNaOH = 0.36) and the variation o
Jan 1, 2005
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Ust-Kamenogorsk Metallurgical Complex: A Silent Achiever
By Alistair Burrows
Situated in the oblast of East Kazakhstan, the Ust-Kamenogorsk Metallurgical Complex has spent the past twenty years renovating and remodelling itself as a modern polymetallic sulphide smelting facili
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Common Granulation Systems In The Metals Industry
By Art Cooper
Granulation systems are common in the metals industry. The process of granulating slags, mattes and metals is more than a century old, and a number of different systems have been developed to accompli
Jan 1, 2006
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Preparation of Titanium Alloy from Titania-Bearing Blast Furnace Slag
By Run Huang, Xuewei Lv, Songli Liu, Chenguang Bai
"Titanium alloy was prepared from titania-bearing blast furnace slag (Ti-BF slag) by aluminothermic process in an induction furnace. The effects of aluminum amount on the titanium silicon yield and ti
Jan 1, 2012
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The Contribution Of Pyrometaliurgy To Sustainable Development (Keynote)
Achieving continued economic growth with social equity within the natural limits of the Earth's 'eco-systems is the major issue facing the world today. The material and energy needs of the w
Jan 1, 2003
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Continuous Improvement in Peirce Smith Converter Design – Kumera’s Approach
By Markku Rytkonen, Shaolong Chen, Ilpo Kylmäkorpi, Hannu Mansikkaviita
Though the Peirce Smith (P-S) converter is a traditional type of furnace, continuous improvement in its mechanical and electrical design is still Kumera's approach. Efforts are made particularly on th
Jan 1, 2009
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Study on the Adsorption Behavior of Modified Orange Peel Biosorbent on Cu (II)
By Ningchuan Feng
A biosorbent, the chemically modified orange peel, was prepared from hydrolysis of the grafted copolymer, which was synthesized by interacting methyl acrylate with cross-linking orange peel, and FT-IR
Jan 1, 2008
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Coal-Based Ironmaking via Melt Circulation
"The theoretical basis of ideal smelting reduction using coal as reductant in a process employing closed loop forced-circulation of hot metal is outlined. In the proposed process, an extensive area of
Jan 1, 1988
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Process-Measurements of Present Copper Smelting in Japan
By Ryokichi Shimpo, Akio Fuwa
"The process-measurements of copper smelters in Japan were investigated for the summary of the latest technique and for the fundamental study of process control. The smelters investigated are those em
Jan 1, 1989
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Characterization of the Flexural Properties of Polyester Matrix Composites Reinforced with Continuous Jute Fibers
By Sergio N. Monteiro
Jute fiber reinforced polymer composites are among the most investigated and applied natural composites. In this past decade the mechanical properties of these composites has been assessed for various
Jan 1, 2010
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Effect of Ordering on Cold Workability of Fe-6.5wt.%Si Alloy
By Y. F. Liang
Fe-6.5wt.%Si alloy has excellent soft magnetic properties compared with conventional silicon steel. It is very brittle at room temperature due to appearance of ordered phases, like B2 and DO3. In this
Jan 1, 2009
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Thermal Analysis of Curaua Fiber Reinforced Polyester Matrix Composites
By Ailton da Silva Ferreira
Thermoset polymers, like the polyester, become harder with increasing temperature owing to molecular crosslink formation, which is a thermal benefit for composite matrix applications. Natural lignocel
Jan 1, 2010
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Mechanical Behavior of Epoxy Composites Reinforced with Acetylation-Treated Coir Fibers
By Helvio Pessanha Guimarães Santafé Jr.
The coir fiber extracted from the husk of the coconut has been extensively used as polymer composite reinforcement in a variety of industrial applications ranging from civil construction to automobile
Jan 1, 2010
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Analysis of Light Hydrocarbon Gases in the Pyrolysis and Combustion Processes of Waste Tires
By Joner O. Alves
The disposal of scrap tires has been a serious environmental problem. The treatment of this waste by pyrolysis and combustion has advantages since the landfill space is dwindling and the production of
Jan 1, 2010
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Embrittlement of Low Carbon Low Alloy Steel Occurring in the Austenite and y-Ferrite Regions
By Xingjian Gao
The mechanical properties of a low carbon low alloy steel in the austenite and _-ferrite regions have been examined by thermal-tensile tests using a Gleeble-1500D system at temperatures in the range 6
Jan 1, 2010
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The Effect Of The Mineralogy Of The Platinum Group Metals On Their Leachability During The Platsol ® Leach Process
The mineralogy of the platinum group metals is fairly complex, and it is therefore not surprising that the different minerals have variable responses to metallurgical processes, in particular, flotati
Jan 1, 2006
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Lightweight Structural Concrete Incorporating Volcanic Materials for Sustainable Construction
By Khandaker M. Anwar Hossain
This paper presents the development of lightweight concrete (LWC) incorporating pumice aggregate and volcanic ash (VA) based ASTM Type I blended cement (PVAC). Fresh and mechanical properties of LWC m
Jan 1, 2010
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Elimination of Crystallinity in Fractured Surface of Medium Carbon Low Alloy Steel Plates Through Process Improvement
By Ram Avtar
High tensile thick plates (>80mm, weight ~3000 Kg) of medium carbon low alloy steel, when heat treated, manifested higher percentage of crystalline area (>20%) in fractured surface. Such problem was n
Jan 1, 2009