Energy saving strategies for the use of refractory materials in molten material contact

James G. Hemrick, Klaus Markus Peters, John Damiano

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Abstract

Work was performed by Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), in collaboration with industrial refractory manufacturers, refractory users, and academic institutions, to employ novel refractory systems and techniques to reduce energy consumption of molten material processing vessels found in industries such as aluminum, glass and pulp and paper. The energy savings strategies discussed are achieved through reduction of chemical reactions, elimination of mechanical degradation caused by the service environment, reduction of temperature limitations of materials, and elimination of costly installation and repair needs. Key results of several case studies resulting from US Department of Energy (DOE) funded research programs are discussed with emphasis on applicability of these results to high temperature processing industries.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationEnergy Technology Perspectives
Subtitle of host publicationConservation, Carbon Dioxide Reduction and Production from Alternative Sources - Proceedings of Symposia held during TMS 2009 Annual Meeting and Exhibition
Pages225-232
Number of pages8
StatePublished - 2009
EventEnergy Technology Perspectives - TMS 2009 Annual Meeting and Exhibition - San Francisco, CA, United States
Duration: Feb 15 2009Feb 19 2009

Publication series

NameTMS Annual Meeting

Conference

ConferenceEnergy Technology Perspectives - TMS 2009 Annual Meeting and Exhibition
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CitySan Francisco, CA
Period02/15/0902/19/09

Keywords

  • Energy savings
  • Glass
  • Lime
  • Molten metal
  • Refractories

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