The Division carries out R&D on technologies involved in the manufacturing and life cycle of a product, including material development, design, manufacturing processes, maintenance, recycling, and environmental impact reduction. It has numerous industry references and examples of projects developed for foundry customers across various sectors.
Rautomead Newsletter issue 01
continuouscasting.com
For over 30 years Rautomead Limited has specialised in the design and manufacture of continuous casting equipment for non-ferrous metals and alloys. There are now more than 300 Rautomead machines in operation in over 45 different countries worldwide.
Rautomead plants are being successfully applied to production of oxygen-free copper, a wide range of copper-based alloys, precious metals and zinc. Forms include wire rod, straight length bars, flats and hollow sections. According to material and section, the casting process selected may be vertical upwards, vertical downwards or horizontal. The machines may be used either as integrated melting, holding and casting machines, or may be arranged to be fed with pre-alloyed molten metal.
The Rautomead Continuous Casting System is based on electric resistance heating of its furnaces, with graphite containment crucibles, graphite heating elements and casting dies. This technology is particularly suited for production of high purity, high quality oxygen-free copper and copper alloy wire rods (copper silver, copper magnesium, copper tin).
The upward casting equipment may be used to manufacture rods of all diameters between 8.0mm and 30mm diameter and is suitable feedstock for wire drawing and continuous rotary extrusion processes. End use applications include: superfine wire, automotive wires, contact wire and trolley wires for high speed trains, data communication cables, CTC and transformer strips as well as enamelled wires.
Rautomead’s R&D facility at the factory in Dundee (casting equipment, technicians, design and operational experience) is available to companies who wish to commission experimental and research work to develop technology and tooling for the manufacture and processing of new alloys and materials. Rautomead’s partnership with the University of Dundee provides access to sophisticated laboratory equipment as well as support with analytical evaluation and academic contributions to the R&D effort
PEB Steel specializes in the Design, Fabrication and Erection of pre-engineered steel buildings (PEBs), steel structures for factories, warehouses, showrooms, commercial/ trade centers, supermarkets, sport stadiums, exhibition halls, aircraft hangars, etc.
Low pressure Molding could protect LED strip, PCB and magnetic very well. Macromelt & Technomelt as a common molding materials play in an encapsulating and environmentally protection on sensitive electronic components, IC molding sealing, Magnetic over molding and other sensitive components pakage. The main intention is to protect the sensitive electronic components during the molding stress, because high pressure molding would harm the properties of these components. Additionally, low pressure seal molding also protects electronic components against dust, moisture and vibration stress. It is also commonly used for Cable relief and sealing connectors.
Rautomead Newsletter issue 01
continuouscasting.com
For over 30 years Rautomead Limited has specialised in the design and manufacture of continuous casting equipment for non-ferrous metals and alloys. There are now more than 300 Rautomead machines in operation in over 45 different countries worldwide.
Rautomead plants are being successfully applied to production of oxygen-free copper, a wide range of copper-based alloys, precious metals and zinc. Forms include wire rod, straight length bars, flats and hollow sections. According to material and section, the casting process selected may be vertical upwards, vertical downwards or horizontal. The machines may be used either as integrated melting, holding and casting machines, or may be arranged to be fed with pre-alloyed molten metal.
The Rautomead Continuous Casting System is based on electric resistance heating of its furnaces, with graphite containment crucibles, graphite heating elements and casting dies. This technology is particularly suited for production of high purity, high quality oxygen-free copper and copper alloy wire rods (copper silver, copper magnesium, copper tin).
The upward casting equipment may be used to manufacture rods of all diameters between 8.0mm and 30mm diameter and is suitable feedstock for wire drawing and continuous rotary extrusion processes. End use applications include: superfine wire, automotive wires, contact wire and trolley wires for high speed trains, data communication cables, CTC and transformer strips as well as enamelled wires.
Rautomead’s R&D facility at the factory in Dundee (casting equipment, technicians, design and operational experience) is available to companies who wish to commission experimental and research work to develop technology and tooling for the manufacture and processing of new alloys and materials. Rautomead’s partnership with the University of Dundee provides access to sophisticated laboratory equipment as well as support with analytical evaluation and academic contributions to the R&D effort
PEB Steel specializes in the Design, Fabrication and Erection of pre-engineered steel buildings (PEBs), steel structures for factories, warehouses, showrooms, commercial/ trade centers, supermarkets, sport stadiums, exhibition halls, aircraft hangars, etc.
Low pressure Molding could protect LED strip, PCB and magnetic very well. Macromelt & Technomelt as a common molding materials play in an encapsulating and environmentally protection on sensitive electronic components, IC molding sealing, Magnetic over molding and other sensitive components pakage. The main intention is to protect the sensitive electronic components during the molding stress, because high pressure molding would harm the properties of these components. Additionally, low pressure seal molding also protects electronic components against dust, moisture and vibration stress. It is also commonly used for Cable relief and sealing connectors.
The expandable STMMA co-polymer is very popular in Chinese lost foam casting foundries. Here I posted the detailed specification of STMMA for studying by my friends.
The advantages of co-polymer used for lost foam casting:
Reduces carbon defects in castings
Reduces carurization defects on the surface of steel castings
Reduces smoke carbon
Improves surface finish of castings
Reduces the total production costs
TALAT Lecture 3801: Manufacturing Examples and FundamentalsCORE-Materials
This lecture describes the fundamentals of the superplastic behaviour phenomenon of aluminium alloys and the basic process parameters which govern the manufacturing of superplastic sheet metal parts. General background in production engineering and material science is assumed.
HDOT one of the topmost Manufacturing Units in IndiaGitanjali Singh
One of the esteemed fabrication units in India part of Hindustan Dorr Oliver; it manufactures several process equipments(solid liquid separation equipments, vacuum filtration products) utilised in water treatment plants, sewage treatment plants, ETPs, Pulp and paper mills, sugar plants, mineral processing units apart from food& beverages. Over and above it fabricated PVHE equipments for refineries, fertilisers, petrochemicals etc.
iMFT
REVOLUTIONARY TECHNOLOGY
With highly innovative iMFTTM technology we are setting new boundaries in manufacturing of conformal cooling components for die-casting industry.
ADVANTAGES Component dimension
• 900 x 600 x 500 mm
Functionality
• mirror polished inner channels
• no geometry limitations
Material used
• premium forged tool steel as required by the process
Efficiency
• short lead time
• high cost efficiency
One of the premier EPC companies in India in water, mineral processing, fertilisers, pulp and paper mills, nuclear and O&M. its known for its Design and Engineering skills and has a pan India presence.
Choosing the right PCB laminate is key to a quality product, You must consider application, assembly techniques, etc. But don't get caught by the "latest & greatest" fad. Make sensible decisions and save yourself money without compromising quality.
Romotas was founded in 1973 by Leon Terlecki.
Romotas has been a name synonymous with quality, integrity & innovation at every stage of our development. We continuously invest in new technologies whilst instilling the values and work ethics that have forged this company into the surface engineering powerhouse that it is.
Thermal Hardfacing Solution
The role of material in fertilizers industries with energy savingPremBaboo4
In Fertilizers industries the material plays a very important role. Right material can save energy as well as plant life and wrong selection of material may lead to catastrophic failures and outage of plants & even loss of Human lives, Right selection of material leads to long life of plant. In urea plant very corrosive chemicals are used for urea production. The raw material of urea plant is Ammonia and Carbon Dioxide gas which makes very corrosive chemical ammonium Carbamate. For reduced corrosion passivation air is used in reactor as well as stripper according to material of selection different quaintly of air is used. Controlled and less quantity of passivation air is required for Titanium and Zirconium material and hence saving of energy because the huge amount of ammonia is waste with venting of inerts, i.e. saving of energy and environments also. Passivation oxygen given in CO2 is directly proportional to ammonia losses in MP section. This paper intended how to increase life of urea reactor liner and energy saving with low passivation air and high N/C ratio, Ammonia is the noncorrosive and ammonia to CO2 Ratio is an important parameter for process optimization occurring less losses and less explosion probability in urea reactor because it affects the amount of produced urea and corrosion to the material in the reactor. Generally we are using urea reactor liner 316L (urea grade), now adopted 2RE69 for large capacity plant (world largest) and Duplex stainless steel.
Experience of material in fertilizers industriesPrem Baboo
Materials plays very important role in any industry. Selection of material is vital at design stage itself ,Wrong selection of material may lead to catastrophic failures and outage of plants & even loss of Human lives, Right selection of material leads to long life of plant. In the latest plants specialty 2 RE-69 materials are used for liner. The actual reactor has been constructed using a variety of materials, e.g. Zirconium, Vessel inside a protective liner. This paper intended study Material in urea plant in different vessels and equipment design. In Primary reformer numbers of materials are modified such as micro alloy are also used in tubes.
The expandable STMMA co-polymer is very popular in Chinese lost foam casting foundries. Here I posted the detailed specification of STMMA for studying by my friends.
The advantages of co-polymer used for lost foam casting:
Reduces carbon defects in castings
Reduces carurization defects on the surface of steel castings
Reduces smoke carbon
Improves surface finish of castings
Reduces the total production costs
TALAT Lecture 3801: Manufacturing Examples and FundamentalsCORE-Materials
This lecture describes the fundamentals of the superplastic behaviour phenomenon of aluminium alloys and the basic process parameters which govern the manufacturing of superplastic sheet metal parts. General background in production engineering and material science is assumed.
HDOT one of the topmost Manufacturing Units in IndiaGitanjali Singh
One of the esteemed fabrication units in India part of Hindustan Dorr Oliver; it manufactures several process equipments(solid liquid separation equipments, vacuum filtration products) utilised in water treatment plants, sewage treatment plants, ETPs, Pulp and paper mills, sugar plants, mineral processing units apart from food& beverages. Over and above it fabricated PVHE equipments for refineries, fertilisers, petrochemicals etc.
iMFT
REVOLUTIONARY TECHNOLOGY
With highly innovative iMFTTM technology we are setting new boundaries in manufacturing of conformal cooling components for die-casting industry.
ADVANTAGES Component dimension
• 900 x 600 x 500 mm
Functionality
• mirror polished inner channels
• no geometry limitations
Material used
• premium forged tool steel as required by the process
Efficiency
• short lead time
• high cost efficiency
One of the premier EPC companies in India in water, mineral processing, fertilisers, pulp and paper mills, nuclear and O&M. its known for its Design and Engineering skills and has a pan India presence.
Choosing the right PCB laminate is key to a quality product, You must consider application, assembly techniques, etc. But don't get caught by the "latest & greatest" fad. Make sensible decisions and save yourself money without compromising quality.
Romotas was founded in 1973 by Leon Terlecki.
Romotas has been a name synonymous with quality, integrity & innovation at every stage of our development. We continuously invest in new technologies whilst instilling the values and work ethics that have forged this company into the surface engineering powerhouse that it is.
Thermal Hardfacing Solution
The role of material in fertilizers industries with energy savingPremBaboo4
In Fertilizers industries the material plays a very important role. Right material can save energy as well as plant life and wrong selection of material may lead to catastrophic failures and outage of plants & even loss of Human lives, Right selection of material leads to long life of plant. In urea plant very corrosive chemicals are used for urea production. The raw material of urea plant is Ammonia and Carbon Dioxide gas which makes very corrosive chemical ammonium Carbamate. For reduced corrosion passivation air is used in reactor as well as stripper according to material of selection different quaintly of air is used. Controlled and less quantity of passivation air is required for Titanium and Zirconium material and hence saving of energy because the huge amount of ammonia is waste with venting of inerts, i.e. saving of energy and environments also. Passivation oxygen given in CO2 is directly proportional to ammonia losses in MP section. This paper intended how to increase life of urea reactor liner and energy saving with low passivation air and high N/C ratio, Ammonia is the noncorrosive and ammonia to CO2 Ratio is an important parameter for process optimization occurring less losses and less explosion probability in urea reactor because it affects the amount of produced urea and corrosion to the material in the reactor. Generally we are using urea reactor liner 316L (urea grade), now adopted 2RE69 for large capacity plant (world largest) and Duplex stainless steel.
Experience of material in fertilizers industriesPrem Baboo
Materials plays very important role in any industry. Selection of material is vital at design stage itself ,Wrong selection of material may lead to catastrophic failures and outage of plants & even loss of Human lives, Right selection of material leads to long life of plant. In the latest plants specialty 2 RE-69 materials are used for liner. The actual reactor has been constructed using a variety of materials, e.g. Zirconium, Vessel inside a protective liner. This paper intended study Material in urea plant in different vessels and equipment design. In Primary reformer numbers of materials are modified such as micro alloy are also used in tubes.
LaserBond™ achieves a welded or metallurgical bond with minimal, precisely controlled heat input provided by an optimized laser beam. Temperature sensitive components and materials, such as hardened shafts, gears etc, can be repaired with minimal risk of distortion or other undesirable heat effects. The metallurgical bond allows LaserBond™ applied layers to be used in high impact, heavily loaded/stressed situations with no risk of spalling or separation of the overlay. The controlled energy minimizes the undesirable thermal decomposition of hard phases such as carbides, resulting in optimum wear resistance. Due to the extremely low dilution with the substrate, high specification materials can be applied in a thin layer with corrosion and wear resistant surfaces as thin as 0.3mm possible. Thick overlays for significant repairs of up to 20mm can also be applied in multiple passes. Heat affected zones are minimized and the stress related cracking inherent in welded or PTA applied hard facing is generally eliminated. Standard LaserBond™ overlay options include Tungsten Carbide, Stainless Steels, Nickel alloys such as Inconel, and Cobalt alloys such as Stellite1. Other materials can be applied on request.
The High Pressure High Velocity Oxy-Fuel process applies coating material at supersonic velocities, resulting in surfaces of the highest possible quality and performance.
HP HVOF coatings are very dense, very well bonded, and free of the oxides and tensile stresses typically found in coatings produced with other thermal spray processes. Consequently, they perform better in most service environments. HP HVOF wear resistant coatings are being adopted globally as an environmentally friendly, and technically superior, alternative to Chrome plating on components such as aircraft landing gear. Surfaces combining resistance to corrosion and wear are also routinely applied by HP HVOF. LaserBond™ approved HP HVOF coatings include Tungsten Carbide, Chrome Carbide, Nickel based alloys (e.g. Inconel 625 and 718), Cobalt alloys such as Stellite1, stainless steels and copper based alloys.
Ajith Ranasinghe | Sales Engineer
LaserBond Ltd
2/57 Anderson Road, Smeaton Grange NSW 2567
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ajithr@laserbond.com.au
ITMA Materials Technology is a Research and Technology Organization, aiming at providing solutions to industry by means of R&D Projects, Technical Assistances and Technological Services. Check out more info at our website.
I have presented these slides at the Energy Harvesting 2013 event funded by the EPSRC in London in March 25th.
This contains Morgan's involvement in developing a piezoelectric based commercial solution for the emerging energy harvesting technology.
In de technologische industrie worden dagelijks onderdelen gereinigd om corrosie te verwijderen of corrosie en slijtage te vermijden. Naast het reinigen moeten onderdelen die door corrosie of slijtage aangetast zijn vakkundig hersteld worden om ze terug te kunnen gebruiken. Deze studiedag belicht de beide groepen van bewerkingen en presenteert een aantal praktische cases. Hierbij zullen recente innovatieve technieken aan bod komen die problemen op het vlak van reinigen en herstellen succesvol hebben opgelost. - Droogijsstralen
3 d printing-for-everyone-from-personnal-to-professional-applications-sirrisSirris
Intellectual property, traceability and the counterfeiting of 3D printable objects
3D printing for everyone - From personal to professional applications
Julien Magnien - Sirris
The rise of 3D printing has been compared to the beginning of the industrial era in how deeply it might impact our society. TechSoup, EESTEC and TechforTrade host Dr. Phil Reeves for a 3D printing hack day.
Essentials of Automations: The Art of Triggers and Actions in FMESafe Software
In this second installment of our Essentials of Automations webinar series, we’ll explore the landscape of triggers and actions, guiding you through the nuances of authoring and adapting workspaces for seamless automations. Gain an understanding of the full spectrum of triggers and actions available in FME, empowering you to enhance your workspaces for efficient automation.
We’ll kick things off by showcasing the most commonly used event-based triggers, introducing you to various automation workflows like manual triggers, schedules, directory watchers, and more. Plus, see how these elements play out in real scenarios.
Whether you’re tweaking your current setup or building from the ground up, this session will arm you with the tools and insights needed to transform your FME usage into a powerhouse of productivity. Join us to discover effective strategies that simplify complex processes, enhancing your productivity and transforming your data management practices with FME. Let’s turn complexity into clarity and make your workspaces work wonders!
Alt. GDG Cloud Southlake #33: Boule & Rebala: Effective AppSec in SDLC using ...James Anderson
Effective Application Security in Software Delivery lifecycle using Deployment Firewall and DBOM
The modern software delivery process (or the CI/CD process) includes many tools, distributed teams, open-source code, and cloud platforms. Constant focus on speed to release software to market, along with the traditional slow and manual security checks has caused gaps in continuous security as an important piece in the software supply chain. Today organizations feel more susceptible to external and internal cyber threats due to the vast attack surface in their applications supply chain and the lack of end-to-end governance and risk management.
The software team must secure its software delivery process to avoid vulnerability and security breaches. This needs to be achieved with existing tool chains and without extensive rework of the delivery processes. This talk will present strategies and techniques for providing visibility into the true risk of the existing vulnerabilities, preventing the introduction of security issues in the software, resolving vulnerabilities in production environments quickly, and capturing the deployment bill of materials (DBOM).
Speakers:
Bob Boule
Robert Boule is a technology enthusiast with PASSION for technology and making things work along with a knack for helping others understand how things work. He comes with around 20 years of solution engineering experience in application security, software continuous delivery, and SaaS platforms. He is known for his dynamic presentations in CI/CD and application security integrated in software delivery lifecycle.
Gopinath Rebala
Gopinath Rebala is the CTO of OpsMx, where he has overall responsibility for the machine learning and data processing architectures for Secure Software Delivery. Gopi also has a strong connection with our customers, leading design and architecture for strategic implementations. Gopi is a frequent speaker and well-known leader in continuous delivery and integrating security into software delivery.
Smart TV Buyer Insights Survey 2024 by 91mobiles.pdf91mobiles
91mobiles recently conducted a Smart TV Buyer Insights Survey in which we asked over 3,000 respondents about the TV they own, aspects they look at on a new TV, and their TV buying preferences.
In his public lecture, Christian Timmerer provides insights into the fascinating history of video streaming, starting from its humble beginnings before YouTube to the groundbreaking technologies that now dominate platforms like Netflix and ORF ON. Timmerer also presents provocative contributions of his own that have significantly influenced the industry. He concludes by looking at future challenges and invites the audience to join in a discussion.
Why You Should Replace Windows 11 with Nitrux Linux 3.5.0 for enhanced perfor...SOFTTECHHUB
The choice of an operating system plays a pivotal role in shaping our computing experience. For decades, Microsoft's Windows has dominated the market, offering a familiar and widely adopted platform for personal and professional use. However, as technological advancements continue to push the boundaries of innovation, alternative operating systems have emerged, challenging the status quo and offering users a fresh perspective on computing.
One such alternative that has garnered significant attention and acclaim is Nitrux Linux 3.5.0, a sleek, powerful, and user-friendly Linux distribution that promises to redefine the way we interact with our devices. With its focus on performance, security, and customization, Nitrux Linux presents a compelling case for those seeking to break free from the constraints of proprietary software and embrace the freedom and flexibility of open-source computing.
Transcript: Selling digital books in 2024: Insights from industry leaders - T...BookNet Canada
The publishing industry has been selling digital audiobooks and ebooks for over a decade and has found its groove. What’s changed? What has stayed the same? Where do we go from here? Join a group of leading sales peers from across the industry for a conversation about the lessons learned since the popularization of digital books, best practices, digital book supply chain management, and more.
Link to video recording: https://bnctechforum.ca/sessions/selling-digital-books-in-2024-insights-from-industry-leaders/
Presented by BookNet Canada on May 28, 2024, with support from the Department of Canadian Heritage.
Welcome to the first live UiPath Community Day Dubai! Join us for this unique occasion to meet our local and global UiPath Community and leaders. You will get a full view of the MEA region's automation landscape and the AI Powered automation technology capabilities of UiPath. Also, hosted by our local partners Marc Ellis, you will enjoy a half-day packed with industry insights and automation peers networking.
📕 Curious on our agenda? Wait no more!
10:00 Welcome note - UiPath Community in Dubai
Lovely Sinha, UiPath Community Chapter Leader, UiPath MVPx3, Hyper-automation Consultant, First Abu Dhabi Bank
10:20 A UiPath cross-region MEA overview
Ashraf El Zarka, VP and Managing Director MEA, UiPath
10:35: Customer Success Journey
Deepthi Deepak, Head of Intelligent Automation CoE, First Abu Dhabi Bank
11:15 The UiPath approach to GenAI with our three principles: improve accuracy, supercharge productivity, and automate more
Boris Krumrey, Global VP, Automation Innovation, UiPath
12:15 To discover how Marc Ellis leverages tech-driven solutions in recruitment and managed services.
Brendan Lingam, Director of Sales and Business Development, Marc Ellis
DevOps and Testing slides at DASA ConnectKari Kakkonen
My and Rik Marselis slides at 30.5.2024 DASA Connect conference. We discuss about what is testing, then what is agile testing and finally what is Testing in DevOps. Finally we had lovely workshop with the participants trying to find out different ways to think about quality and testing in different parts of the DevOps infinity loop.
Accelerate your Kubernetes clusters with Varnish CachingThijs Feryn
A presentation about the usage and availability of Varnish on Kubernetes. This talk explores the capabilities of Varnish caching and shows how to use the Varnish Helm chart to deploy it to Kubernetes.
This presentation was delivered at K8SUG Singapore. See https://feryn.eu/presentations/accelerate-your-kubernetes-clusters-with-varnish-caching-k8sug-singapore-28-2024 for more details.
Epistemic Interaction - tuning interfaces to provide information for AI supportAlan Dix
Paper presented at SYNERGY workshop at AVI 2024, Genoa, Italy. 3rd June 2024
https://alandix.com/academic/papers/synergy2024-epistemic/
As machine learning integrates deeper into human-computer interactions, the concept of epistemic interaction emerges, aiming to refine these interactions to enhance system adaptability. This approach encourages minor, intentional adjustments in user behaviour to enrich the data available for system learning. This paper introduces epistemic interaction within the context of human-system communication, illustrating how deliberate interaction design can improve system understanding and adaptation. Through concrete examples, we demonstrate the potential of epistemic interaction to significantly advance human-computer interaction by leveraging intuitive human communication strategies to inform system design and functionality, offering a novel pathway for enriching user-system engagements.
A tale of scale & speed: How the US Navy is enabling software delivery from l...sonjaschweigert1
Rapid and secure feature delivery is a goal across every application team and every branch of the DoD. The Navy’s DevSecOps platform, Party Barge, has achieved:
- Reduction in onboarding time from 5 weeks to 1 day
- Improved developer experience and productivity through actionable findings and reduction of false positives
- Maintenance of superior security standards and inherent policy enforcement with Authorization to Operate (ATO)
Development teams can ship efficiently and ensure applications are cyber ready for Navy Authorizing Officials (AOs). In this webinar, Sigma Defense and Anchore will give attendees a look behind the scenes and demo secure pipeline automation and security artifacts that speed up application ATO and time to production.
We will cover:
- How to remove silos in DevSecOps
- How to build efficient development pipeline roles and component templates
- How to deliver security artifacts that matter for ATO’s (SBOMs, vulnerability reports, and policy evidence)
- How to streamline operations with automated policy checks on container images
The Art of the Pitch: WordPress Relationships and SalesLaura Byrne
Clients don’t know what they don’t know. What web solutions are right for them? How does WordPress come into the picture? How do you make sure you understand scope and timeline? What do you do if sometime changes?
All these questions and more will be explored as we talk about matching clients’ needs with what your agency offers without pulling teeth or pulling your hair out. Practical tips, and strategies for successful relationship building that leads to closing the deal.
Elevating Tactical DDD Patterns Through Object CalisthenicsDorra BARTAGUIZ
After immersing yourself in the blue book and its red counterpart, attending DDD-focused conferences, and applying tactical patterns, you're left with a crucial question: How do I ensure my design is effective? Tactical patterns within Domain-Driven Design (DDD) serve as guiding principles for creating clear and manageable domain models. However, achieving success with these patterns requires additional guidance. Interestingly, we've observed that a set of constraints initially designed for training purposes remarkably aligns with effective pattern implementation, offering a more ‘mechanical’ approach. Let's explore together how Object Calisthenics can elevate the design of your tactical DDD patterns, offering concrete help for those venturing into DDD for the first time!
LF Energy Webinar: Electrical Grid Modelling and Simulation Through PowSyBl -...DanBrown980551
Do you want to learn how to model and simulate an electrical network from scratch in under an hour?
Then welcome to this PowSyBl workshop, hosted by Rte, the French Transmission System Operator (TSO)!
During the webinar, you will discover the PowSyBl ecosystem as well as handle and study an electrical network through an interactive Python notebook.
PowSyBl is an open source project hosted by LF Energy, which offers a comprehensive set of features for electrical grid modelling and simulation. Among other advanced features, PowSyBl provides:
- A fully editable and extendable library for grid component modelling;
- Visualization tools to display your network;
- Grid simulation tools, such as power flows, security analyses (with or without remedial actions) and sensitivity analyses;
The framework is mostly written in Java, with a Python binding so that Python developers can access PowSyBl functionalities as well.
What you will learn during the webinar:
- For beginners: discover PowSyBl's functionalities through a quick general presentation and the notebook, without needing any expert coding skills;
- For advanced developers: master the skills to efficiently apply PowSyBl functionalities to your real-world scenarios.
2. INDUSTRY REFERENCES
Boeing Airbus EADS Aernnova
Renault PSA Wolkswagen Honda
FIAT KYB Grupo Antolin Hispacold
CAF Irizar Cie Automotive Fagor
Enterprise Bravo INAUSA Nicolás Correa MTorres
Alcoa Aleastur J.L. French Ansola Befesa
Foseco Alumalsa Bostlan Dalphimetal
Env. Met. Alava Acciona Windpower Orbea Bicicletas Alcatel Espacio
ESA CMD Ferroli FIASA
Loramendi Mapsa Ronal Ibérica CESA
Sammic Air Liquide Praxair Tafime
Televes VALEO Schindler Dacia
Asturiana del Cinc Aurrenak I. Lebario Hydro
Grupo Abengoa Böhler uddeholm Comp. Vilanova Fiasa
Cemex Ferroli Hormesa Gis 2003
Insertec HUF España Guinea Hnos……………
3. The Division carries out R&D on technologies involved in the manufacturing and life cycle of a
product: material development & modification, design & engineering, manufacturing processes,
maintenance, after sale, disassembling, recycling and impact on the environment:
Modelling,
Modelling, Post- processing
Post- processing Disassembly //
Disassembly
Manufacturing
Manufacturing
Materials
Materials Design &
Design & &
& Recycling &
Recycling &
Process
Process
Engineering
Engineering Testing rigs
Testing rigs environment
environment
• Nanostructured & • Predictive • Metal casting • Surface Finishing • Selective
nanocomposite simulation. (Ferrous & Non- and cleaning. extraction of
materials. • Proc. modelling. ferrous alloys). • Coatings. materials from
• MMC & OMCs. • Design for weight • Steelmaking • Heat Treatments industrial waste.
• New alloys and reduction. • MMCs, plastic & • Cr, Cd free treatm. • Waste to energy
materials (e.g by • Ecodesign. OMC processing. & coat. valorization.
SHS) • Process & equip. • Cutting, Forming. • Integral • Recycling and
• High T materials. eng. (e.g. friction • Powder Metall. maintenance & valorization of end-
• Cellular materials. stir welding , • Welding & Joining. after sale service. of-life products.
• Coatings (thin, thermal spraying, • Surface Eng. (esp. • Advanced testing • Automatized
thick) & surface drilling & cutting, Thermal Spraying) rigs. disassembling.
treatments. pick & place, etc.) • Clean processing. •. . . . . . . . • .........
•. . . . . . . . . . . • .......... •. . . . . . . . .
4. REFERENCES for the European Project
European project that responds to the need of foundry sector
to seek solutions to the problem of the emission of dioxines ,
generated by the usual melting processes during casting of
ferrous metals.
Impact
•Reduction of the emission of diioxines.
Heating system for
casting laddles
Patent with priority date 23-
12-99 (“New casting furnace
for moulding”) led to a family
of patents granted in another
8 countries: USA, Russia,
Japan, Korea, France,
Germany, Great Britain and
Italy.
Sale in December 2007 of an
exclusive licence for
exploitation of the technology
to SERT-METAL (France).
Income of 6 to 9 Million € over
the next 10 years from
royalties for the sale of
installations.
5. REFERENCES for the European Project
The general objective of EDEFU project consists on investigating, developing
and to validate with prototypes on scale, new technologies of heating,
development of new materials to improve the heat insulations, new efficient
designs and innovating recovery systems of residues generated in the own
one make, so that they can allow the main consuming industries of energy,
the beginning of a new era of eco-efficient companies.
The ratification of the success of the project will be demonstrated through the
validation carried out with 4 demonstrators developed and implemented
using new technologies for the sector involved in the project: Foundry,
Glass, Cement and Ceramic. Quantified technical targets will reach
• 20% reduction in power consumption based on different process
assessments
• the null particle emission to the atmosphere through own integration in the
process
• the transformation of heat loses in other exploitable energies
• the reduction in at least 50% in the generation of wastes through innovating
recovery system of wastes of internal form
• and the reusability of the 100% of the generated CO
6. Main target of PLASMAPOUR: Energy Efficiency & Metallurgical Quality
Transfer ladle
POURING
MELTING
MELT COLD POUR HOT
PLASMA ACTION
To ensure correct
Less energy consumption Temperature adjusting metallurgical quality
Less oxidation at the right pouring To avoid defects linked the
Less refractory consumption
moment pouring temperatures
7. INDUSTRIAL INSTALLATIONS
LINGOTES ESPECIALES- Spain Plasma embedded on a tundish
Capacity 3 Ton.
Disk brake manufacturer Grey iron
Instalation: September 2010
Without plasma heater temperature
drop down 3°C per minute Refilling
With plasma heater temperature
stabilized
8. FUCHOSA- Spain Plasma embedded on a pressurized
furnace with inductor. (Hybride option)
Brake forks manufacturer Capacity 8 Ton.
Ductile iron
Instalation: September 2009
WITHOUT WITH PLASMA DIFFERENCE
Quantity of mold poured 4756 4335
% of mould poured at +/-3°C / set point 1.14% 62.00% + 60.86%
% of mould poured +/-5°C/ set point 9.89% 82.00% + 72.11%
% of mould poured +/-10°C/ set point 32.13% 97.00% + 64.88%
% of mould poured < - 10°C/ set point 73.00% 1.70% - 71.30%
% of mould poured > 10°C/ set point 2.80% 1.10% - 1.70%
9. MAGN 2008-2012
MAG N nesium ew Technological Opportunities
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• Promote the Metal Sector in Spain through a
program of investment in high technology
• Get more knowledge and technologies on
metallurgy, processing and finishing of
magnesium
• Put Spain in the top of a futures market to
trend upward.
• Spanish Consortium to strengthen
competitiveness based on technology and
knowledge and strategy aligned with the
European R & D of seven framework. ECOFOND
• 18 industrial partners and 20 technological
centers and universities
• Budget: 32.000.000 € - Tecnalia: 5,000,000€
10.
11. EQUIPMENT AND PILOT PLANTS
• Sand Casting and gravity casting
• High pressure Die Casting for aluminium and magnesium.
• Lost foam.
• Different melting furnace. Rotative, induction resistance
• New Rheocasting of aluminium and magnesium.
• Squeeze casting direct, investment casting, Plaster casting and centrifugal
casting
• Mould with sensors to gas, contact metal, etc.
• Simulation of process: PROCAST y SALSA.
12. FACILITIES: pilot plant
Sand Gravity MATERIALS: Aluminium
Lost foam Magnesium, Titaniun
Copper, zic, Steel, iron alloy
HPDC
Squeeze casting Direct
Thixocasting
13. FACILITIES: Laboratories
Mechanical characterization (universal Machines of test, creep, impact,
tests under cryogenic conditions, to room temperature and high
temperatures, dynamic, fatigue)
15. REFERENCES for the Foundry INDUSTRY
CASTPRESS: a laboratory for pressure die casting in Tecnalia - Foundry
Instalations:
Machine 950 Tn, melting and heating furnaces
for Al and Mg, automatic feeder, refrigeration
and lubrification systems and
Semisolid processing machine (Thixo &
Rheocasting).
Type of research projects carried out:
Life improvement of moulds and dies. (Investigating on diferent materials and treatments /
coatings and testing them in a special thermal fatigue testing machine.
Study of process innefficiencies. Testing on moulds.
R&D and testing of new non-ferrous alloys for pressure die casting to improve their
properties.
R&D of new semi-solid technologies. (Development of proper alloys for the transformation of
material in a semisolid-state and development of new processes for the preparation and injection
of semi-solid materials).
Improvement of machines and pressure die casting equipment.
17. REFERENCES for the Foundry INDUSTRY
CLOSED CELL METAL FOAMS
Production of components with foams
• Rectangular blocks
(200x80x80 mm3) of foamed
Al used for further production
of foam Al sandwich
structures made of an inner
foam core and an outer Al
dense skin (6 mm thickness)
by LPC technique.
• Injection parameters
controlled to avoid any
deformation of foam insert.
• Other technologies also
applied to produce these
sandwiches such as SC or
HPDC but the high pressures
involved in these
technologies can lead to foam
damage or even penetration
of molten aluminium in the
own inner foam structure.
Low Pressure die casting (LPDC) device for the production of aluminium foam sandwich
structures. On the left, the principle of the LPDC process is described. On the right hand side,
an industrial LPDC device together with a mould and a detail of a foam insert are shown
18. REFERENCES for the Foundry INDUSTRY
Alloying tablets
Industrial validation of Al
alloying tablets
Cylindrical alloying tablets of 90 mm diameter and
different heights according to different densities
and alloying metal contents in the composition
Tablets contain from 75% of alloying element, and
are usually available in units of 500 g or 1 Kg of
metal. The balance can be made up of pure
aluminium, non-hygroscopic sodium free flux, or a
mixture of both components.
The tablets are wrapped in plastic or aluminium
foil sleeves of 3 to 5 units packed into cardboard
boxes, each one containing usually 6 sleeves. Both
sleeves and boxes show the description of the
product, and they are colour coded for easing the
identification of the alloying element.
The company provides other alloying metals,
weights, sizes, packaging and/or specifications: Mn
Tablets, Cu, Fe, Ti, Cr, Ni.
19. REFERENCES for the Foundry INDUSTRY
Manufacturing of die pressure casting moulds by
“Stratoconception” and brazing
Process description
• Fabrication of moulds by stratification
and brazing.
• Optimized the brazing process without
high vacuum with cost-saving.
• Validated the process under pressure
die casting and gravity casting with
repetitive results.
20. REFERENCES for the Foundry INDUSTRY
Design and optimization of automotive components
Need:
To adequate Al material and process to the
performance required, looking for the best properties.
Know how:
•Knowledge of processes (e.g. high P die casting,
gravity with sand and metallic mould, low P,
Thixocasting , Squeeze Casting, etc)
•Characterization , materials properties and
properties required to meet end-use industrial
specifications.
Results of the project:
•Technological mapping (material, process,
properties, end use applications)
21. REFERENCES for the Foundry INDUSTRY
Optimization and improvement of the Lock Screw
(design for aluminium)
Need
Traditional lock screws are made from spheroidal cast iron
and their design has changed little over the years.
OCAMICA Hnos, the company manufacturing the lock
screw, is collaborating with TECNALIA to develop a new
product with the sole limitation of the minimum resistance
it has to withstand. This product is widely used in
construction, workshops, etc.
Solution
After validation on the OCAMICA test benches, the product
was presented at several international trade fairs with
satisfactory results, allowing the client to penetrate new
markets.
All the production is currently sent to France, the United
Kingdom, Ireland, Norway, etc.
22. REFERENCES for the Foundry INDUSTRY
Development of an intelligent T control system for the mould .
NEED:
•Self-regulation of refrigeration and lubrification of high pressure die casting molds as a
function of internal and external T and automatic data saving.
•Important for moulding company, to obtain all information relative to performance of
mould.
KNOW – HOW & SOLUTION:
•Mold Design & simulation experience, know how in refrigeration and lubrication
systems and development of taylored control solutions
•Development of an intelligent management and control algorithm of the mold by a PLC.
Internal and
external
refrigeration
Infrared
measurement
Intelligent control Calculated output of
700
refrigeration times
600
500
400
Serie1
Tª
Serie2
300
Thermocouple
200
T Inputs PLC
100
measurement 0
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23. REFERENCES for the Foundry INDUSTRY
CASTPRESS: Case 2 Project
Endurance of die casting mouls
NEED:
•Improve lifetime of molds in high pressure die casting.
KNOW – HOW:
•Materials and their behaviour under extreme conditions.
•Surface thermochemical treatments and coating technologies.
•Design and development of new testing concepts.
SOLUTION:
•Design and development of a thermal fatigue testing machine.
•Selection of best combination of material and surface treatment.
See
Video
24. REFERENCES for the Foundry INDUSTRY
CASTING of LIGHT MATERIALS: Aluminium and Mg
Target
Weight Reduction and High Performance
Technology
ALUMINIUM: Gravity Casting,
Investment/Lost Wax Casting , Lost Foam
(Sand / Magnetic moulding - Steel Shots),
HPDC, Squeeze Casting, Plaster Casting
MAGNESIUM: Gravity, Investment / lost
wax, Lost Foam (Sand), HPDC (Projects
Starting December 2008)
Application
s
ALUMINIUM: Know-
Products: Brake disk, Piston, Cylinder Head, How
Callyper Material development, characterization
MAGNESIUM: and process
(Projects Starting December 2008)
Products: Seat Frame, Steering Wheel,
Instrument panel carrier
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25. REFERENCES for the Foundry INDUSTRY
CASTING: Al-MMCs (Aluminium Matrix Composites)
Need
Manufacturing prototypes of an automotive component
(brake drum) in a composite material and the fine
tuning of the different forming technologies: gravity
metal mould casting, sand mould casting and Squeeze
Casting.
These composites are known for their high wear
resistance, excellent mechanical properties at average
in-service temperatures and their heat conductivity.
Solution Brake drum
(Courtesy of Fagor Ederlan)
Comparison of the results of the metal mould and sand
mould techniques shows the former to be best: a
smaller grain size is achieved, as well as reduced
porosity, giving improved mechanical properties that
can be improved by subsequent heat treatment.
Specific industrial applications for automotive
components: brake discs and drums, clutch discs, Squeeze Casting Process
cylinders and pistons.
26. REFERENCES for the Foundry INDUSTRY
CASTING: Al-MMCs (Aluminium Matrix Composites)
Material:
Al/TiB2 composites produced by “in situ”
methods
Improvements:
Wear, Low CTE, lightness and mechanical
properties at high temperatures
Aplications:
Clutch discs, pistons and railway brake discs
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27. REFERENCES for the Foundry INDUSTRY
CASTING: Al-MMCs (Aluminium Matrix Composites)
Material:
Al/Al2O3 and Al/SiCp Composites
Improvements:
Wear, Lightness, Low CTE and Mechanical
Properties at high temperatures LOCAL REINFORCEMENT
Aplications:
Clutch discs and ventilated brake discs
28. REFERENCES for the Foundry INDUSTRY
Chemical Conversion Coatings
Chromium free conversion coating
Patents: WO2008094193, EP1887105
F.J. Cano, U. Izagirre, O. Zubillaga, P. Santa Coloma, 13/02/2008
• Based on conducting polymers and zirconates.
• Aluminium alloys
SSF Tested panels
2024 T3 alloy – 336 hours
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29. REFERENCES for the Foundry INDUSTRY
Anodising
Chromium free anodising based on nanoparticles and conducting polymers
Patent: PCT/ES 2008/000056
F. J. Cano, O. Zubillaga, G. Imbuluzketa, I. Azkarate
• Based on oxalic acid, conducting
polymers and nanoparticles.
• Aluminum alloys
Nanoparticles top layer: 150nm
Anodic oxide layer: 2.7 microns
TEM cross section
2
30. REFERENCES for the Foundry INDUSTRY
Thermal Spraying : Development of technology & equipment (3 of 3)
See
Video
Protection of Al moulds with wear &
corrosion resistant coatings
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31. REFERENCES for the Foundry INDUSTRY
Permanent wear resistant coatings for die casting and low
pressure injection molding of Al parts (I)
Development of permanent or semi-permanent
coatings produced by PVD (Physical Vapour
Deposition), with a wear life significantly higher (min.
x 4-6 times) than traditional demoulding agents and
avoiding or minimising their problems.
Work consisted on:
•Study on compatible coatings with die casting molds
and dies able to improve performance of actual
solutions.
•Optimizing PVD processes for the present industrial
application.
•Establishment of procedures for its application on
moulds.
•Industrials tests with the new coatings.
•Cuantify the improvement and define possible
applications.
Coquilleuse équipée de deux outillages.
•These coatings shall improve availability and Outillage revêtu du dépôt Outillage revêtu de poteyages
productivity of moulds. PVD - CrAlN conventionnels.
32. REFERENCES for the Foundry INDUSTRY
Permanent wear resistant coatings for die casting and low
pressure injection molding of Al parts (II)
Ejection des grappes de coulée. Après 150 cycles, aspect du dépôt PVD-CrAlN sur la broche centrale.
33. Solid lubricant coatings on Al parts (by PVD Technology)
Novel solid lubricant coating based on MoS2 on Al pistons (2 stroke engine) to reduce
friction (under conditions of reduced oil-petrol mixture) reduced friction and emissions.
• Reduction of oil content in petrol–oil mixture reduced emisions
(from 1,5 to 0,3% oil reduction 15% reduction in hidrocarbons, 10% in CO, 10% in visible smoke)
• Solid lubrication in contacting surfaces to counteract loss of liquid lubrication.
• Hard wear resistant coating + outer solid lubricant, to extend wear life.
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34. REFERENCES for the Foundry INDUSTRY
Example:
Production of Al powder from Al/plastic film waste
Aluminium / plastic film waste from discarded packaging (e.g. for food, cosmetics,
etc.) is transformed by means of a propietary process into two valuable products:
Aluminium powder and heat.
Aluminium powder:
•94-97% pure Al, 1% Fe residual
•150 – 500 µm powder size
Heat:
•By product gas as a result of
the combustion of plastic: with
Al coated plastic film waste
a calorific value of 7000 kcal/m2
(lower than natural gas 9000
kcal/m2)
Successful industrial trials carried out with: exothermic sleeves & Al tablets
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Editor's Notes
Ampliación del Nº de residuos que actualmente reciclan.