This document discusses the incorporation of expandable graphite as a flame retardant in various polymers. It demonstrates that by selecting expandable graphite grades with different expansion activation temperatures, it is possible to incorporate expandable graphite into polymers with higher processing temperatures. Test results show that certain expandable graphite grades can provide flame retardancy in polymers processed at temperatures up to 270°C without impacting mechanical properties when used at the right loading levels. The paper also identifies opportunities to develop expandable graphite with smaller particle sizes and higher expansion for even higher temperature polymers as well as lower loadings to further improve polymer properties.
IRJET- Properties of Geopolymer Concrete using Granite Powder as Partial Repl...IRJET Journal
This document presents a study on the properties of geopolymer concrete using granite powder as a partial replacement of fine aggregate. Granite powder, a waste material from stone cutting and polishing industries, was used to replace fine aggregate at 0%, 20%, 40%, and 60% by weight. Fly ash was used as the geopolymer binder, activated by an alkaline solution of sodium silicate and sodium hydroxide. Concrete mixtures were tested for mechanical properties like compressive strength, split tensile strength, and flexural strength at 7 and 28 days of curing. Durability properties like sorptivity were also evaluated. The results showed that replacement of fine aggregate with granite powder up to 40% improved the mechanical properties compared
This document describes an innovative surface coating technology called Thermo Ceramic Coating (TCC) that can save energy and reduce CO2 emissions in heating processes. TCC is applied to internal metal walls and ceilings and reflects radiation heat back into the process area, preventing heat losses of up to 25% and reducing fuel usage and heating times. TCC comes in various temperature ranges from 400-1800 degrees Celsius and has been successfully applied to ovens, furnaces, and kilns in various industries to improve efficiency and reduce operating costs and environmental impact.
IRJET- Study on Strength Characteristics of Eco-Friendly Geopolymer Concrete ...IRJET Journal
This study examines the compressive strength and split tensile strength of geopolymer concrete produced by replacing fly ash (FA) with silica fume (SF) at percentages of 0%, 5%, 10%, and 15% of the FA content. The concrete mixtures used sodium hydroxide and sodium silicate as alkaline liquids in the geopolymerization process. The results showed that replacing up to 10% of the FA with SF increased the compressive strength and split tensile strength of the geopolymer concrete cured at 90°C and 150°C.
Utilization of Sugarcane Bagasse Ash in Concreteijsrd.com
Utilization of industrial and agricultural waste products in the industry has been the focus of research for economic, environmental, and technical reasons. Sugar-cane bagasse is a fibrous waste-product of the sugar refining industry, along with ethanol vapour. This waste-product is already causing serious environmental pollution which calls for urgent ways of handling the waste. In this paper, Bagasse ash has been chemically and physically characterized, in order to evaluate the possibility of their use in the industry. X-ray diffractometry determination of composition and presence of crystalline material, scanning electron microscopy/EDAX examination of morphology of particles, as well as physical properties and refractoriness of bagasse ash has been studied.
Experimental Studies on Sugar Cane Bagasse Ash based GeomaterialsDr. Amarjeet Singh
Use of conventional materials is increasing day by day due to rapid infrastructural growth which increases the cost of materials and increases the cost of construction. Hence utilization of Sugar cane bagasse ash waste materials without causing threat to environment solves the problems of disposal and also can provide economical materials. In this study glass fiber, sugarcane bagasse ash and blast furnace slag were used and cement used for binding purpose. Different mix ratio was prepared to understand the effect of addition of glass fibre on sugar cane bagasse ash based materials under compressive loading. The mix ratio was taken 0.2 to 1.0% for the research work. Blast furnace slag was added 10% to weight of sugar cane bagasse ash. The sample were tested for compressive loading for 7, 14, 28 days respectively. The density is most important parameter of materials. It was observed that the density of materials significantly influences with addition of glass fibre. The density of materials decreases with percentage of glass fiber increase. The density of materials varies between 901.1 kg/m3 to 741.10kg/m3The compressive strength also significantly affected by percentages of glass fibre. The compressive strength ranging 82 kPa to 798 kPa.The compressive strength increases up to certain mix ratio then decrease continuously. The stiffness of sugar cane bagasse ash specimens reinforced with glass fiber at cement 20% more than 15% and 10%.The stiffness also increase with the curing period. The maximum load was observed at 0.6% mix ratio. The stress strain behavior was observed to be nonlinear.
This document discusses the incorporation of expandable graphite as a flame retardant in various polymers. It demonstrates that by selecting expandable graphite grades with different expansion activation temperatures, it is possible to incorporate expandable graphite into polymers with higher processing temperatures. Test results show that certain expandable graphite grades can provide flame retardancy in polymers processed at temperatures up to 270°C without impacting mechanical properties when used at the right loading levels. The paper also identifies opportunities to develop expandable graphite with smaller particle sizes and higher expansion for even higher temperature polymers as well as lower loadings to further improve polymer properties.
IRJET- Properties of Geopolymer Concrete using Granite Powder as Partial Repl...IRJET Journal
This document presents a study on the properties of geopolymer concrete using granite powder as a partial replacement of fine aggregate. Granite powder, a waste material from stone cutting and polishing industries, was used to replace fine aggregate at 0%, 20%, 40%, and 60% by weight. Fly ash was used as the geopolymer binder, activated by an alkaline solution of sodium silicate and sodium hydroxide. Concrete mixtures were tested for mechanical properties like compressive strength, split tensile strength, and flexural strength at 7 and 28 days of curing. Durability properties like sorptivity were also evaluated. The results showed that replacement of fine aggregate with granite powder up to 40% improved the mechanical properties compared
This document describes an innovative surface coating technology called Thermo Ceramic Coating (TCC) that can save energy and reduce CO2 emissions in heating processes. TCC is applied to internal metal walls and ceilings and reflects radiation heat back into the process area, preventing heat losses of up to 25% and reducing fuel usage and heating times. TCC comes in various temperature ranges from 400-1800 degrees Celsius and has been successfully applied to ovens, furnaces, and kilns in various industries to improve efficiency and reduce operating costs and environmental impact.
IRJET- Study on Strength Characteristics of Eco-Friendly Geopolymer Concrete ...IRJET Journal
This study examines the compressive strength and split tensile strength of geopolymer concrete produced by replacing fly ash (FA) with silica fume (SF) at percentages of 0%, 5%, 10%, and 15% of the FA content. The concrete mixtures used sodium hydroxide and sodium silicate as alkaline liquids in the geopolymerization process. The results showed that replacing up to 10% of the FA with SF increased the compressive strength and split tensile strength of the geopolymer concrete cured at 90°C and 150°C.
Utilization of Sugarcane Bagasse Ash in Concreteijsrd.com
Utilization of industrial and agricultural waste products in the industry has been the focus of research for economic, environmental, and technical reasons. Sugar-cane bagasse is a fibrous waste-product of the sugar refining industry, along with ethanol vapour. This waste-product is already causing serious environmental pollution which calls for urgent ways of handling the waste. In this paper, Bagasse ash has been chemically and physically characterized, in order to evaluate the possibility of their use in the industry. X-ray diffractometry determination of composition and presence of crystalline material, scanning electron microscopy/EDAX examination of morphology of particles, as well as physical properties and refractoriness of bagasse ash has been studied.
Experimental Studies on Sugar Cane Bagasse Ash based GeomaterialsDr. Amarjeet Singh
Use of conventional materials is increasing day by day due to rapid infrastructural growth which increases the cost of materials and increases the cost of construction. Hence utilization of Sugar cane bagasse ash waste materials without causing threat to environment solves the problems of disposal and also can provide economical materials. In this study glass fiber, sugarcane bagasse ash and blast furnace slag were used and cement used for binding purpose. Different mix ratio was prepared to understand the effect of addition of glass fibre on sugar cane bagasse ash based materials under compressive loading. The mix ratio was taken 0.2 to 1.0% for the research work. Blast furnace slag was added 10% to weight of sugar cane bagasse ash. The sample were tested for compressive loading for 7, 14, 28 days respectively. The density is most important parameter of materials. It was observed that the density of materials significantly influences with addition of glass fibre. The density of materials decreases with percentage of glass fiber increase. The density of materials varies between 901.1 kg/m3 to 741.10kg/m3The compressive strength also significantly affected by percentages of glass fibre. The compressive strength ranging 82 kPa to 798 kPa.The compressive strength increases up to certain mix ratio then decrease continuously. The stiffness of sugar cane bagasse ash specimens reinforced with glass fiber at cement 20% more than 15% and 10%.The stiffness also increase with the curing period. The maximum load was observed at 0.6% mix ratio. The stress strain behavior was observed to be nonlinear.
This document describes several carbon black products from Carbon Black called KLAREX that are used to provide certain characteristics in rubber compounds. It lists the key features of KLAREX RG 223, 225, 227, 113, 315, 535, and 545 such as their ability to provide excellent dispersion and processing, high loading capacity, dimensional stability, and electrical resistivity. It also provides the typical measured properties of each product according to various ASTM testing standards.
Khetan RAMMING MASS is a manufacturer of silica ramming mass that has been established for 33 years. Their ramming mass is successfully used in induction furnaces up to 1720°C. It has a maximum grain size of 5mm and is suitable for induction furnace linings. Khetan ramming mass is superior to others because it is free of iron oxide, suitable up to high temperatures, has grain sizes tailored for each furnace, provides a low furnace down time, and undergoes quality testing for each batch.
This document discusses a study on using natural red mud as a partial replacement for cement in cement mortar. Preliminary tests were conducted on cement, fine aggregate, and red mud. Cement mortar cubes were prepared with 0%, 5%, 10%, 15%, and 20% replacements of cement with red mud. The compressive strengths of the cubes were tested at 7 and 28 days. The results showed that compressive strength decreased as the proportion of red mud increased. Specifically, compressive strengths dropped by 15-25% with a 20% replacement of cement with red mud. Therefore, red mud has potential as a partial cement replacement but reduces the strength of cement mortar.
This document summarizes results from an industrial scale pilot plant that tested a novel process for treating bauxite residue (red mud) from aluminum production. The process involves smelting the red mud in an electric arc furnace to produce two marketable products - pig iron and mineral wool fibers. No solid or liquid byproducts are produced. The pilot plant operated for over a year using a 1 megavolt-ampere electric arc furnace and a fiberization line. The mass and energy balances of the process are presented, along with preliminary scale-up calculations.
This document is a product brochure for Kohlenstoff® Carbon Blacks KLAREX RG 535 specialty carbon black. It provides data on the physical properties of KLAREX RG 535 compared to leading competitors, showing it has comparable or better properties. KLAREX RG 535 has an optimized morphology that reduces surface defects in extruded rubber parts while maintaining high electrical resistivity, important for applications like automotive weather stripping and hoses.
Himadri's KLAREX RG 113 carbon black is suitable for applications requiring high loading capacity, strength and low rejection rates. It has excellent dispersion properties, high loading capacity, low grit and ash content. Testing shows KLAREX RG 113 delivers comparable mechanical properties to international competitors. It has substantially lower sieve residue levels than ASTM N539 standards, resulting in improved surface finish for demanding applications. KLAREX RG 113 also has higher compound throughput and lower defect counts than international competitors, offering increased productivity and superior surface quality.
Effect of rice husk ash on compressive strength of concreteIndrajit Patra
The document describes a study on the use of rice husk ash (RHA) as a partial replacement for cement in concrete. RHA is a waste product from rice husking that contains high levels of silica and has pozzolanic properties. The objectives of the study were to determine the mix proportions for control concrete and test properties of RHA concrete. Tests were conducted on materials and concrete mixtures containing 0-30% RHA replacement to determine compressive strength and other properties. The results showed RHA can be effectively used to partially replace cement in concrete up to 20% replacement without significantly affecting strength.
KLAREX RG 535 is a specialty carbon black developed for mechanical rubber goods applications. It has a low surface area and medium-high structure that reduces visual imperfections on extruded rubber parts while also providing high electrical resistivity at relatively high carbon black loadings without using high white filler levels. KLAREX RG 535 offers advantages like high green strength, excellent extrusion properties, low hysteresis, and very low surface defects. Its key applications include automotive weather stripping, anti-vibration belts, and automotive hoses.
Utilization of sugarcane bagasse ash in concretesnehith devasani
This document discusses the utilization of sugarcane bagasse ash in concrete. It describes how bagasse ash is obtained through the carbonization of bagasse, and its crystal structures and particle sizes are analyzed. The chemical and physical properties of bagasse ash are provided. The document also outlines applications of bagasse ash in construction materials and its advantages. A case study examines the use of bagasse ash in partially replacing cement in concrete mixtures and the results of compressive strength tests. The conclusion is that cement can be replaced with bagasse ash by up to 10% while maintaining higher concrete strengths.
KLAREX RG 227 is a carbon black developed by Himadri for use in extruded rubber products like weather stripping and hoses. It offers excellent dispersibility, improved processing characteristics, and dimensional stability. Testing shows KLAREX RG 227 delivers comparable tensile strength and elongation as competitors while exhibiting greater resistance to compression set, providing more dimensional stability. It also displays superior surface finish with the lowest defect levels of any carbon black in its size class. KLAREX RG 227's low viscosity allows for faster and easier processing.
This document summarizes the properties and benefits of KLAREX RG 223, a carbon black product suitable for critical extrusion applications like weather stripping and hoses. KLAREX RG 223 has excellent cleanliness, improved processing characteristics, and lower rejection rates. It provides longer filter life, superior extrudate surface finish with lower defect counts compared to ASTM N550 and international competitors. KLAREX RG 223 delivers dimensionally stable, smooth extrudates and comparable mechanical properties to alternatives at lower cost due to higher throughput and less scrap.
KLAREX RG 225 is an extremely clean carbon black grade with low PAH content, making it suitable for applications that require high quality such as weather stripping, hoses and profiles. It has excellent cleanliness and low grit, improving processing and dimensional stability. Mechanical properties and compression set of rubber compounds made with KLAREX RG 225 are comparable to international benchmarks. KLAREX RG 225 exhibits superior aging characteristics, retaining higher strain energy density and mechanical properties over time compared to competitors.
Preparation and photocatalytic properties of g c3 n4Biplob Shuvankar
This document summarizes the preparation and analysis of graphitic carbon nitride (g-C3N4) as a photocatalyst. It describes how heating melamine in a furnace above 345°C produces g-C3N4. X-ray diffraction and UV-visible spectroscopy were used to analyze the material's structure and light absorption. Scanning electron microscopy images show the morphology changes from granular to layered as the heating temperature increases. Transmission electron microscopy reveals the amorphous structure without crystal fringes. Applications of g-C3N4 include use as a metal-free photocatalyst for hydrogen generation, organic pollutant degradation, photovoltaics, chemical sensors, and photoelectric devices by
IRJET-Review on Bagasse Ash an Effective Replacement in Fly Ash BricksIRJET Journal
This document summarizes research on using sugarcane bagasse ash as a replacement for fly ash in clay bricks. Bagasse ash is a waste product from sugarcane processing. The study tested bricks with 10-80% bagasse ash replacements for fly ash, keeping lime and quarry dust at 10%. Bricks were tested for compression strength and water absorption. Results showed bricks with 10% bagasse ash replacement had the highest compression strength of 8.98 MPa. Water absorption of all bricks was under 16%. Compared to conventional clay bricks, bagasse ash bricks had higher strength, lower density and cost, and absorption under building standards. The optimal bagasse ash replacement was found to be 10-50% beyond which cracks
IRJET- Development of Al-Sic MMC by Bottom Pouring Stir Casting and Parametri...IRJET Journal
This document summarizes research on developing an aluminum-silicon carbide metal matrix composite (Al-SiC MMC) through bottom pouring stir casting. Al-SiC MMC samples were fabricated with 10%, 15%, and 20% weight fractions of silicon carbide particles. Hardness testing found the 10% composite had the highest hardness. Microstructure analysis of the 15% composite found uneven particle distribution. The document also reviews electrical discharge machining (EDM) as a method to machine such MMCs and discusses how machining parameters like current and pulse time impact the material removal rate, tool wear rate, and surface roughness during EDM of MMCs.
Wear Properties of Thixoformed Al-5.7Si-2Cu-0.3Mg Aluminium AlloyDr. Manal Abdullatif
Earlier work has shown that Al-5.7Si-2Cu-0.3Mg aluminium alloy is suitable for
thixoforming process. Here, the dry sliding wear behaviour of the alloy, in the as-cast and
thixoformed conditions were investigated. The cooling slope technique was used to produce the alloy
with globular microstructure for the thixoforming process. Both the thixoformed and cast samples
were subjected to T6 heat treatments prior to the wear tests. The tests were carried out using a
pin-on-disc tribometer, against a hardened M2 tool steel disc of 62 HRC at different loads, under dry
sliding conditions at fixed sliding speed and sliding distance of 1 m.s–1 and 5 km respectively. The
microstructural response, worn surfaces was thoroughly and carefully examined using various
methods such as scanning electron microscopy, energy dispersive spectroscopy, and differential
scanning calorimetry. The density of the heat treated thixoformed alloys showed significant increase
in the hardness property, among others, due to its reduced porosity. Their wear test results also
observed that the weight loss of materials increase with an increase in the input load and the sliding
distance for all samples. However, the as-cast alloy displayed higher wear rate compared with the
thixoformed alloys. In general, the wear mechanisms showed a mixture of abrasive, oxidative and
delamination wear (mild wear) at low applied loads and mainly an adhesive (severe wear) at high
applied loads.
Production of Transformed Red Mud and Application in Mining Waste Treatment -...J.J.P. (Hans) Zijlstra
PDF of 12 pages, 29 figures, 3 tables on production of transformed red mud powder and pellets with examples of treatment of heavy metal contaminated mining waste water and solids.
Experimental Investigations on Tribiological Properties of 6061-T6 Al Alloy b...IJAEMSJORNAL
Microstructure and tribological properties of Al-TiB2 nano surface composite fabricated by Friction Stir Processing (FSP) were evaluated. To vary the percentage of TiB2 three different slot thickness viz. 1mm, 1.5 mm and 2mm were considered. Microstructural evaluations showed a nearly uniform distribution of TiB2 in the aluminium matrix after FSP with the addition of composite powder. Microhardness test results shoes FSW of Al6061-T6 alloy with 2mm groove width has more hardness. tribological properties were evaluated at two different sliding velocities 0.314m/s and 0.48m/s and results shows that at lower loads there is no much difference in wear rate of surface composite made with different slot sizes but with increase in load and sliding velocity wear rate was increased , however, larger slot Al6061-TiB2 Surface composites show better wear resistance.
This technical note summarizes a study on the thermal expansion of slate wastes from mining and processing activities. The researchers treated slate waste through a thermal expansion process using a rotary kiln to generate products for use in the cement industry. Characterization studies showed that thermal expansion decreased crystallinity and increased porosity and amorphous content. Thermally expanded slate had lower density, water absorption and higher loss on ignition compared to natural slate. Testing confirmed that thermally expanded slate exhibited pozzolanic activity and could partially replace Portland cement, making it a technically viable way to recycle slate wastes in construction.
This document summarizes the manufacturing and testing of iron-aluminum superalloy samples. It discusses that samples with varying iron-aluminum compositions were manufactured using powder metallurgy. The samples were then subjected to cyclic high temperature oxidation testing up to 900°C for 5 cycles. The samples demonstrated improved oxidation resistance compared to normal alloys, forming a protective aluminum oxide layer. Graphs show the weight gain of three samples over the cycles, with sample C exhibiting the lowest cumulative weight gain.
This document describes several carbon black products from Carbon Black called KLAREX that are used to provide certain characteristics in rubber compounds. It lists the key features of KLAREX RG 223, 225, 227, 113, 315, 535, and 545 such as their ability to provide excellent dispersion and processing, high loading capacity, dimensional stability, and electrical resistivity. It also provides the typical measured properties of each product according to various ASTM testing standards.
Khetan RAMMING MASS is a manufacturer of silica ramming mass that has been established for 33 years. Their ramming mass is successfully used in induction furnaces up to 1720°C. It has a maximum grain size of 5mm and is suitable for induction furnace linings. Khetan ramming mass is superior to others because it is free of iron oxide, suitable up to high temperatures, has grain sizes tailored for each furnace, provides a low furnace down time, and undergoes quality testing for each batch.
This document discusses a study on using natural red mud as a partial replacement for cement in cement mortar. Preliminary tests were conducted on cement, fine aggregate, and red mud. Cement mortar cubes were prepared with 0%, 5%, 10%, 15%, and 20% replacements of cement with red mud. The compressive strengths of the cubes were tested at 7 and 28 days. The results showed that compressive strength decreased as the proportion of red mud increased. Specifically, compressive strengths dropped by 15-25% with a 20% replacement of cement with red mud. Therefore, red mud has potential as a partial cement replacement but reduces the strength of cement mortar.
This document summarizes results from an industrial scale pilot plant that tested a novel process for treating bauxite residue (red mud) from aluminum production. The process involves smelting the red mud in an electric arc furnace to produce two marketable products - pig iron and mineral wool fibers. No solid or liquid byproducts are produced. The pilot plant operated for over a year using a 1 megavolt-ampere electric arc furnace and a fiberization line. The mass and energy balances of the process are presented, along with preliminary scale-up calculations.
This document is a product brochure for Kohlenstoff® Carbon Blacks KLAREX RG 535 specialty carbon black. It provides data on the physical properties of KLAREX RG 535 compared to leading competitors, showing it has comparable or better properties. KLAREX RG 535 has an optimized morphology that reduces surface defects in extruded rubber parts while maintaining high electrical resistivity, important for applications like automotive weather stripping and hoses.
Himadri's KLAREX RG 113 carbon black is suitable for applications requiring high loading capacity, strength and low rejection rates. It has excellent dispersion properties, high loading capacity, low grit and ash content. Testing shows KLAREX RG 113 delivers comparable mechanical properties to international competitors. It has substantially lower sieve residue levels than ASTM N539 standards, resulting in improved surface finish for demanding applications. KLAREX RG 113 also has higher compound throughput and lower defect counts than international competitors, offering increased productivity and superior surface quality.
Effect of rice husk ash on compressive strength of concreteIndrajit Patra
The document describes a study on the use of rice husk ash (RHA) as a partial replacement for cement in concrete. RHA is a waste product from rice husking that contains high levels of silica and has pozzolanic properties. The objectives of the study were to determine the mix proportions for control concrete and test properties of RHA concrete. Tests were conducted on materials and concrete mixtures containing 0-30% RHA replacement to determine compressive strength and other properties. The results showed RHA can be effectively used to partially replace cement in concrete up to 20% replacement without significantly affecting strength.
KLAREX RG 535 is a specialty carbon black developed for mechanical rubber goods applications. It has a low surface area and medium-high structure that reduces visual imperfections on extruded rubber parts while also providing high electrical resistivity at relatively high carbon black loadings without using high white filler levels. KLAREX RG 535 offers advantages like high green strength, excellent extrusion properties, low hysteresis, and very low surface defects. Its key applications include automotive weather stripping, anti-vibration belts, and automotive hoses.
Utilization of sugarcane bagasse ash in concretesnehith devasani
This document discusses the utilization of sugarcane bagasse ash in concrete. It describes how bagasse ash is obtained through the carbonization of bagasse, and its crystal structures and particle sizes are analyzed. The chemical and physical properties of bagasse ash are provided. The document also outlines applications of bagasse ash in construction materials and its advantages. A case study examines the use of bagasse ash in partially replacing cement in concrete mixtures and the results of compressive strength tests. The conclusion is that cement can be replaced with bagasse ash by up to 10% while maintaining higher concrete strengths.
KLAREX RG 227 is a carbon black developed by Himadri for use in extruded rubber products like weather stripping and hoses. It offers excellent dispersibility, improved processing characteristics, and dimensional stability. Testing shows KLAREX RG 227 delivers comparable tensile strength and elongation as competitors while exhibiting greater resistance to compression set, providing more dimensional stability. It also displays superior surface finish with the lowest defect levels of any carbon black in its size class. KLAREX RG 227's low viscosity allows for faster and easier processing.
This document summarizes the properties and benefits of KLAREX RG 223, a carbon black product suitable for critical extrusion applications like weather stripping and hoses. KLAREX RG 223 has excellent cleanliness, improved processing characteristics, and lower rejection rates. It provides longer filter life, superior extrudate surface finish with lower defect counts compared to ASTM N550 and international competitors. KLAREX RG 223 delivers dimensionally stable, smooth extrudates and comparable mechanical properties to alternatives at lower cost due to higher throughput and less scrap.
KLAREX RG 225 is an extremely clean carbon black grade with low PAH content, making it suitable for applications that require high quality such as weather stripping, hoses and profiles. It has excellent cleanliness and low grit, improving processing and dimensional stability. Mechanical properties and compression set of rubber compounds made with KLAREX RG 225 are comparable to international benchmarks. KLAREX RG 225 exhibits superior aging characteristics, retaining higher strain energy density and mechanical properties over time compared to competitors.
Preparation and photocatalytic properties of g c3 n4Biplob Shuvankar
This document summarizes the preparation and analysis of graphitic carbon nitride (g-C3N4) as a photocatalyst. It describes how heating melamine in a furnace above 345°C produces g-C3N4. X-ray diffraction and UV-visible spectroscopy were used to analyze the material's structure and light absorption. Scanning electron microscopy images show the morphology changes from granular to layered as the heating temperature increases. Transmission electron microscopy reveals the amorphous structure without crystal fringes. Applications of g-C3N4 include use as a metal-free photocatalyst for hydrogen generation, organic pollutant degradation, photovoltaics, chemical sensors, and photoelectric devices by
IRJET-Review on Bagasse Ash an Effective Replacement in Fly Ash BricksIRJET Journal
This document summarizes research on using sugarcane bagasse ash as a replacement for fly ash in clay bricks. Bagasse ash is a waste product from sugarcane processing. The study tested bricks with 10-80% bagasse ash replacements for fly ash, keeping lime and quarry dust at 10%. Bricks were tested for compression strength and water absorption. Results showed bricks with 10% bagasse ash replacement had the highest compression strength of 8.98 MPa. Water absorption of all bricks was under 16%. Compared to conventional clay bricks, bagasse ash bricks had higher strength, lower density and cost, and absorption under building standards. The optimal bagasse ash replacement was found to be 10-50% beyond which cracks
IRJET- Development of Al-Sic MMC by Bottom Pouring Stir Casting and Parametri...IRJET Journal
This document summarizes research on developing an aluminum-silicon carbide metal matrix composite (Al-SiC MMC) through bottom pouring stir casting. Al-SiC MMC samples were fabricated with 10%, 15%, and 20% weight fractions of silicon carbide particles. Hardness testing found the 10% composite had the highest hardness. Microstructure analysis of the 15% composite found uneven particle distribution. The document also reviews electrical discharge machining (EDM) as a method to machine such MMCs and discusses how machining parameters like current and pulse time impact the material removal rate, tool wear rate, and surface roughness during EDM of MMCs.
Wear Properties of Thixoformed Al-5.7Si-2Cu-0.3Mg Aluminium AlloyDr. Manal Abdullatif
Earlier work has shown that Al-5.7Si-2Cu-0.3Mg aluminium alloy is suitable for
thixoforming process. Here, the dry sliding wear behaviour of the alloy, in the as-cast and
thixoformed conditions were investigated. The cooling slope technique was used to produce the alloy
with globular microstructure for the thixoforming process. Both the thixoformed and cast samples
were subjected to T6 heat treatments prior to the wear tests. The tests were carried out using a
pin-on-disc tribometer, against a hardened M2 tool steel disc of 62 HRC at different loads, under dry
sliding conditions at fixed sliding speed and sliding distance of 1 m.s–1 and 5 km respectively. The
microstructural response, worn surfaces was thoroughly and carefully examined using various
methods such as scanning electron microscopy, energy dispersive spectroscopy, and differential
scanning calorimetry. The density of the heat treated thixoformed alloys showed significant increase
in the hardness property, among others, due to its reduced porosity. Their wear test results also
observed that the weight loss of materials increase with an increase in the input load and the sliding
distance for all samples. However, the as-cast alloy displayed higher wear rate compared with the
thixoformed alloys. In general, the wear mechanisms showed a mixture of abrasive, oxidative and
delamination wear (mild wear) at low applied loads and mainly an adhesive (severe wear) at high
applied loads.
Production of Transformed Red Mud and Application in Mining Waste Treatment -...J.J.P. (Hans) Zijlstra
PDF of 12 pages, 29 figures, 3 tables on production of transformed red mud powder and pellets with examples of treatment of heavy metal contaminated mining waste water and solids.
Experimental Investigations on Tribiological Properties of 6061-T6 Al Alloy b...IJAEMSJORNAL
Microstructure and tribological properties of Al-TiB2 nano surface composite fabricated by Friction Stir Processing (FSP) were evaluated. To vary the percentage of TiB2 three different slot thickness viz. 1mm, 1.5 mm and 2mm were considered. Microstructural evaluations showed a nearly uniform distribution of TiB2 in the aluminium matrix after FSP with the addition of composite powder. Microhardness test results shoes FSW of Al6061-T6 alloy with 2mm groove width has more hardness. tribological properties were evaluated at two different sliding velocities 0.314m/s and 0.48m/s and results shows that at lower loads there is no much difference in wear rate of surface composite made with different slot sizes but with increase in load and sliding velocity wear rate was increased , however, larger slot Al6061-TiB2 Surface composites show better wear resistance.
This technical note summarizes a study on the thermal expansion of slate wastes from mining and processing activities. The researchers treated slate waste through a thermal expansion process using a rotary kiln to generate products for use in the cement industry. Characterization studies showed that thermal expansion decreased crystallinity and increased porosity and amorphous content. Thermally expanded slate had lower density, water absorption and higher loss on ignition compared to natural slate. Testing confirmed that thermally expanded slate exhibited pozzolanic activity and could partially replace Portland cement, making it a technically viable way to recycle slate wastes in construction.
This document summarizes the manufacturing and testing of iron-aluminum superalloy samples. It discusses that samples with varying iron-aluminum compositions were manufactured using powder metallurgy. The samples were then subjected to cyclic high temperature oxidation testing up to 900°C for 5 cycles. The samples demonstrated improved oxidation resistance compared to normal alloys, forming a protective aluminum oxide layer. Graphs show the weight gain of three samples over the cycles, with sample C exhibiting the lowest cumulative weight gain.
This document summarizes the manufacturing and testing of iron-aluminum superalloy samples. It discusses that samples with varying iron-aluminum compositions were manufactured using powder metallurgy. The samples were then subjected to cyclic high temperature oxidation testing up to 900°C for 5 cycles. The samples demonstrated improved oxidation resistance compared to normal alloys, forming a protective aluminum oxide layer. Graphs show the cumulative weight gain of 3 samples over the cycles.
Effect of LVOF Sprayed Coating in Oxidation & Hot Corrosion Performance of Bo...IJRES Journal
Oxidation and hot corrosion is the major degradation mechanism of failure of boiler and gas turbine components. These failures occur because of the usage of wide range of fuels such as coal, oil at increased temperatures. To obviate these problems, in current investigation Al2O3+40%TiO2 powder has been deposited on Boiler Steel SA-192by LVOF (Low velocity oxy fuel process). The oxidation and hot corrosion performances of Al2O3+40%TiO2 coated as well as bare Boiler Steel SA-192 has been evaluated in air and with aggressive environment Na2SO4+60%V2O5 under cyclic conditions at an elevated temperatures of 8500C & 9500C. The kinetics of the corrosion is approximated by weight change measurements made after each cycle for total duration of 50 cycles. Each cycle consists of keeping the samples for 1 hour duration in Kanthol wire tube furnace at 8500C and 9500C followed by 20 minute cooling in ambient air. Weight change data has been taken after each cycle by digital electronic balance machine with an accuracy of 1 milligram. Graphs have been plotted between weight gains per surface area to number of cycles. Boiler Steel SA-192 has shown poor performance in oxidising and in hot corrosion environment it suffered intensive spallation in the form of removal of scales. To improve oxidation and hot corrosion resistance Al2O3+40%TiO2 coating has been successfully deposited on Boiler Steel SA-192 by Low velocity oxy fuel process using CERAJET spray nozzle (A proprietary item of MECPL, Jodhpur). Coating has shown approximately 90% & 92% improvement respectively in the oxidation and hot corrosion resistance of Boiler Steel SA-192have been observed .
This document provides an overview of Chandan Sharma's summer training at the Bokaro Steel Plant in Jharkhand, India. It discusses the various departments and processes within the plant, including the air separation unit, propane gas unit, protective gas plant, by-product plant, and energy management department. The concluding section reflects on the valuable experience and opportunities provided by the training.
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This document discusses various techniques for synthesizing nanoparticles, including sol-gel synthesis, colloidal precipitation, co-precipitation, combustion technique, hydrothermal technique, high energy ball milling, and sonochemistry. It provides details on specific methods like the Frens method for synthesizing gold nanoparticles, co-precipitation reaction for iron oxide nanoparticles using FeCl3 and benzene tetracarboxylic acid, combustion synthesis using lithium nitrate and bismuth nitrate with urea and glycerol, and hydrothermal treatment for titanium dioxide nanoparticles. The advantages of these techniques in producing nanoparticles at low temperatures and with good control of properties are highlighted.
"Sputtered Aluminum and titanium based coatings for improved oxidation resistance of magnesium", the oxidation's examination properties of magnesium (Mg) and potential coatings to upgrade or prevent of high temperature oxidation are analyzed. Aluminum, titanium and aluminum-titanium coatings are utilized as targets materials. All coatings are finished using magnetron sputtering.
Studies on aluminium silicon eutectic alloy casting and design approach of it...IAEME Publication
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Study on hardening mechanisms in aluminium alloysIJERA Editor
The Al-Zn-Mg alloys are most commonly used age-hardenable aluminium alloys. The hardening mechanism is
further enhanced in addition of Sc. Sc additions to aluminium alloys are more promising. Due to the
heterogeneous distribution of nano-sized Al3Sc precipitates hardening effect can be accelerated. Mainly,
highlight on hardening mechanism in Al-Zn-Mg alloys with Sc effect is to study. In addition, several
characterisations have been done to age-hardening measurements at elevated temperatures from 120oC to 180
oC. The ageing kinetics has also been calculated from Arrhenius equation. Furthermore, friction stir processing
(FSP) can be introduced to surface modification process and hardened the cast aluminium alloys. In this study,
hardening mechanism can be evaluated by Vicker’s hardness measurement and mechanical testing is present
task.
Study on hardening mechanisms in aluminium alloysIJERA Editor
The Al-Zn-Mg alloys are most commonly used age-hardenable aluminium alloys. The hardening mechanism is
further enhanced in addition of Sc. Sc additions to aluminium alloys are more promising. Due to the
heterogeneous distribution of nano-sized Al3Sc precipitates hardening effect can be accelerated. Mainly,
highlight on hardening mechanism in Al-Zn-Mg alloys with Sc effect is to study. In addition, several
characterisations have been done to age-hardening measurements at elevated temperatures from 120oC to 180
oC. The ageing kinetics has also been calculated from Arrhenius equation. Furthermore, friction stir processing
(FSP) can be introduced to surface modification process and hardened the cast aluminium alloys. In this study,
hardening mechanism can be evaluated by Vicker’s hardness measurement and mechanical testing is present
task.
Briquetting of Ferro Manganese Fines & Use in Steel MakingPRABHASH GOKARN
Ferro Manganese(FeMn) is used for alloying & refining of steel. During manufacture of FeMn fines are generated which are not useable (except in small induction furnaces). This paper describes a process for agglomeration of FeMn fines and its use in steel making.
Paper submitted for NMD 2012.
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- Hismelt can utilize poorer quality raw materials like non-coking coal and non-agglomerated iron ore fines compared to blast furnaces.
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International Conference on NLP, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning an...gerogepatton
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Advanced control scheme of doubly fed induction generator for wind turbine us...IJECEIAES
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A review on techniques and modelling methodologies used for checking electrom...nooriasukmaningtyas
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represents a multi-tiered application layer protocol extensively utilized in Supervisory Control and Data
Acquisition (SCADA)-based smart grids to facilitate real-time data gathering and control functionalities.
Robust Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS) are necessary for early threat detection and mitigation because
of the interconnection of these networks, which makes them vulnerable to a variety of cyberattacks. To
solve this issue, this paper develops a hybrid Deep Learning (DL) model specifically designed for intrusion
detection in smart grids. The proposed approach is a combination of the Convolutional Neural Network
(CNN) and the Long-Short-Term Memory algorithms (LSTM). We employed a recent intrusion detection
dataset (DNP3), which focuses on unauthorized commands and Denial of Service (DoS) cyberattacks, to
train and test our model. The results of our experiments show that our CNN-LSTM method is much better
at finding smart grid intrusions than other deep learning algorithms used for classification. In addition,
our proposed approach improves accuracy, precision, recall, and F1 score, achieving a high detection
accuracy rate of 99.50%.
Redefining brain tumor segmentation: a cutting-edge convolutional neural netw...IJECEIAES
Medical image analysis has witnessed significant advancements with deep learning techniques. In the domain of brain tumor segmentation, the ability to
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the state-of-the-art Deeplabv3+ architecture with the ResNet18 backbone. The
model is rigorously trained and evaluated, exhibiting remarkable performance
metrics, including an impressive global accuracy of 99.286%, a high-class accuracy of 82.191%, a mean intersection over union (IoU) of 79.900%, a weighted
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Using recycled concrete aggregates (RCA) for pavements is crucial to achieving sustainability. Implementing RCA for new pavement can minimize carbon footprint, conserve natural resources, reduce harmful emissions, and lower life cycle costs. Compared to natural aggregate (NA), RCA pavement has fewer comprehensive studies and sustainability assessments.
Literature Review Basics and Understanding Reference Management.pptxDr Ramhari Poudyal
Three-day training on academic research focuses on analytical tools at United Technical College, supported by the University Grant Commission, Nepal. 24-26 May 2024
1. SYNTHESIS & EVALUATION OF MECHANICAL
& WEAR PROPERTIES OF Mg–Al ALLOY FOR
AEROSPACE APPLICATION
Under The Guidance Of –
DR. T. RAM PRABHU
DEPUTY. DIRECTOR / SCIENTIST, HAL BANGALORE
PRESENTED BY
MR. KATITRA DEBNATH
2. THE INTRO
- Magnesium(The Primary material), the reason for aerospace
applications.
- Casting are made but there are problems related to inconsistency in
mechanical properties.
- The Heat Treatment Cycle : Avoiding Grain Coarsening
- Main motive : Addition of grain refineries to the melt
3. Method Followed – Sand Casting (Reason – Uniform properties and high yield
strength)
Hexachloroethane addition – Used for alloys containing Aluminium as major
alloying element.
To add volatile carbon-containing compounds (synthetic graphite, activated
charcoal)
Grain refinement has been attributed to inoculation of the melt.
Release of chlorine causes degassing of the melt.
Grain size obtained using is 100 μm.
WHY GRAIN REFINEMENT ??
4. GA9 is magnesium casting alloy - French specification.
The equivalent specifications are AZ81 and AZ91.
AZ81 is a sand cast alloy and AZ91 is a die cast alloy.
GA9 alloy can be used for sand casting. It has good castability (good
fluidity, less shrinkage, no hot cracking, less defects).
THE Mg-Al ALLOY
5. APPLICATIONS
o Aerospace engine, oil pump and cover.
o Casings of aerospace engines.
o Plate oil pump of engines.
SAND CASTING PART OF AN
AEROSPACE ENGINE
6. Preparation of the molten melt alongwith the heat treatment.
Preparation of the test specimens for the testing and investigations.
Evaluating the results on the basis of mechanical properties.
Microstructural analysis
Tensile and Hardness tests
OBJECTIVE
7. Mould Making
Charge Preparation
Charged Materials
Remelts
Magnesium metal and Mg-2 % Mn alloy
Aluminum 99.7 % purity and Zinc 99.95 % purity
Flux – magnesium electron and C2Cl6 tablets (100 grams each)
Synthetic graphite (grain refineries) of particle size 21um (320 grams approx.)
Activated charcoal (grain refineries) of similar sizes for next 2 batches
METHODOLOGY
9. Cleaning Steel Crucible
Materials charged (standard procedure)
Molten metal preheated and poured into
sand moulds
Temperature raised to 750°C
Molten metal mixed thoroughly
Two tablets of hexachloroethane was plunged (Degassing)
Temperature was raised to 780°C (750°C - grain refineries)
Next the moulds were broken by knocking
and fettling
MELTING
10. The 24 hours solutionising heat treatment in three steps to avoid grain
coarsening.
Solutionising: at 410 ± 5 0 C for 6 hrs. ± 5 minutes
Solutionising: at 350 ± 5 0 C for 2 hrs. ± 5 minutes
Solutionising: at 410 ± 5 0 C for 10 hrs. ± 5 minutes
2:1 mixture of FeS and S powder used (Prevent Mg from burning)
Radiography was followed to find the porosities/inclusions
HEAT TREATMENT
11. TESTS CONDUCTED
o Tensile Test – According to ASTM standards
o Hardness Test – (Brinnel Hardness Machine)
o Microstructure Analysis (At 100X)
o Wear Test (future)
16. CONCLUSIONS
Activated charcoal (0.98%) batch has higher tensile test values as compared to
the other batches.
Improvement in the hardness values of the samples of batches of activated
charcoal compared with the base alloy from 76.5bhn to 98.6bhn.
Improvement in the microstructure with the addition of grain refineries.
The average mechanical properties of the test bars in as solutionised condition
meets the specification requirements of GA9.
Effective filters should be used to avoid inclusions.