Feb. 25 at 1:24 PM
$PYRGF $RIO $AA
Authors: Stephane Menard, Ramzi Ishak, Simon Vecten (PYR), Vincent Goutire, Franois Rivard (PYR), Juan E. Salazar (P.Eng., PyroGenesis), Jayson Tessier (Alcoa), Agathe Tshipama, Jacob Whitsitt
Speaker: Stephane Menard (likely Rio Tinto)
- The abstract confirms an experimental campaign run jointly by Rio Tinto, Alcoa, and PyroGenesis. The pilot involved replacing a natural gas burner with a plasma torch in a 300kg aluminum furnace. The furnace operated both as a caster and melter, replicating industrial conditions.
Key findings:
- Improved thermal efficiency
- Shorter melting times
- Reduced dross generation (though initially sensitive to air leaks)
- Reduced NOx emissions with better furnace sealing
- No compromise on metal quality
https://www.programmaster.org/PM/PM.nsf/ApprovedAbstracts/280605EBB82594C685258CB6004C3221?OpenDocument&utm_source=chatgpt.com