Refractories for Aluminium


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This book details the peculiarities of the requirements for refractories designed for aluminium metallurgical process: reduction, cast house, and anode production. The author describes requirements specific to the properties and structure of refractory materials that differentiate it from the refractories for ferrous metallurgy and other refractories. A comparison is drawn between the properties and structure of refractories and carbon cathode materials from different points of view: from the point of physical chemistry and chemistry interactions during the metallurgical process and from the point of design of reduction pots and furnaces with the aspect to the service life time of metallurgical aggregates.




Refractories for Aluminum


Book Description

This book details the rigorous requirements for refractories designed for aluminium metallurgical processes: reduction, cast house, and anode production. The author describes requirements specific to the properties and structure of refractory materials that differentiate it from materials used for ferrous metallurgy, among others. A comparison is drawn between the properties and structure of refractories and carbon cathode materials from different points of view: from the perspective of physical chemistry and chemical interactions during the metallurgical process and from the aspect of designing reduction pots and furnaces to accommodate the lifetime of metallurgical aggregates that are a part of aluminum refractory processes.







Fundamentals of Refractory Technology


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This updated reprint provides up-to-date information on refractories technology presented by recognized experts in the field. Produced from focused sessions of two Refractory Ceramics Division meetings, refractory scientists from around the world were invited to provide overviews of the scientific principles related to refractory manufacturing and performance. The result is this informative volume and a current view of the Fundamentals of Refractory Technology. Proceedings of the Lecture Series presented at the 101st and 102nd Annual Meetings held April 25-28, 1999, in Indiana and April 30-May 3, 2000, in Missouri; Ceramics Transactions, Volume 125.




Monolithic Refractories


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This valuable handbook details the various monolithic refractories currently in use, and pays particular attention to their chemical and physical behaviors during manufacturing, installation, and the duty cycle. It addresses, from the practitioner's point of view, the critical aspects of reactions involved with the refractory body as it approaches the used temperature with the processing environment. To ensure optimum performance, it describes the application, installation, and design of refractory components. The handbook includes suitable tables and figures, and provides an historical perspective on the evolution of the refractory industry. Practicing ceramic engineers, scientists, raw material suppliers, and research and development personnel in the refractory manufacturing industry will find this book invaluable. Also suitable as a reference for courses in ceramic engineering specializing in refractories.




Aluminium Cast House Technology


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Surface Tension Forces in Gas Pressurized VDC Casting 195 P.W. Baker and J.F. Grandfield A Total Business Cost Approach 205 Brett T. Aisen and Lachlan J. Massey Optimising Pit Recoveries on 6XXX Extrusion Billet 213 David Latter CAST HOUSE SAFETY Casthouse Safety in 2001 223 John E. Jacoby Improving Safety Performance in an Aluminium Casthouse 233 Barry Taylor CONTINUOUS CASTING An Assessment of the Design of a Gautschi Mould Using Finite Element Analysis 247 Philip Clausen and Geoff Whan Horizontal Direct Chilled (HDC) Casting Technology for Aluminium and Requirements to Metal Cleanliness 253 Franz Niedermair Aspects of Heat Transfer During Production of Remelt Ingot Using Chain Casters 263 J.F. Grandfield, T.T. Nguyen, G. Redden and J.A. Taylor Twin-Belt Casting Technology Update (abstract only) 273 W. Szczypiorski Improving Horizontal Direct Chill Casting 275 Ali A. Dawood HEAT TREATMENT Effect of Homogenisation Temperature and Time on Billet Microstructure and Extruded Properties of Alloy 6061 287 M.J. Couper, M. Cooksey and B. Rinderer Effect of Homogenization on Small Diameter Billets - An Extruder's Experience 297 Hua-Tian Tan and Callistus Hing-Chih Lee Control of Wire Rod Physical Properties Like Ultimate Tensile Strength and Elongation by Close Monitoring of Rolling Energy Input 305 S.D. Chouharia, P.S. Gambhir and M. Dash MAGNESIUM CASTING Aluminium and Magnesium: Equipment and Process Comparison 319 Paul McGlade and Nigel Ricketts RECYCLING Recycling of Contaminated Aluminium Scrap - A Responsible Approach 331 Richard J. Evans REFRACTORY Cast House Refractories - Selection & Evaluation 343 Robert C. Flann PROCESS CONTROL Advances in On-Site Alloy Analysis and Identification (abstract only) 357 Keith Watson Automation Primer for Supervisors and Operators 359 Peter R. Whiteley Author




Platers' Guide


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Monolithic Refractories


Book Description

In this valuable handbook, various monolithic refractories currently in use are described in detail, with particular attention paid to their chemical and physical behaviors during manufacturing, installation, and the duty cycle. Critical aspects of reactions involved within the refractory body as it approaches the used temperature within the processing environment are addressed from the practitioner's point of view. To ensure optimum performance, the application, installation, and design of refractory components are described in detail. In short, the book contains a comprehensive discussion on monolithic refractories concerning their formulation, manufacture, and use. The information is most current, with suitable tables and figures. Also, historical perspectives on the evolution of the refractory industry are provided. This book is primarily designed to serve as a handbook for practicing ceramic engineers, scientists, raw material suppliers, and research and development personnel in the refractory manufacturing industry and industries associated with high temperature material processing. It may also be used in courses for ceramic engineering students specializing in refractories. Contents: Raw MaterialsCastable RefractoriesPumpable CastablesPlastic RefractoriesRamming MixesGunning MixesMortarsCoatingsDry VibratablesWear MechanismsManufacturingApplication DesignsEvaluation and TestsLining Readership: Professionals dealing with refractories — raw material suppliers, manufacturers and users. keywords:Alumina;Silica;Mullite;Colloidal Silica;Trough;Tundish;Castable;Pumpable;Ramming Mix;Gunning Mix




Elements of Refractory Technology


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This book describes the essential features of refractory technology and is useful for degree & diploma courses in engineering. AMIE, AMIIM and IIChE examinations. Short question & answers and multiple choice question & answers drawn from the examination paper of various engineering colleges and professional bodies examinations given at the end of the book enhances its utility for the students.