You know the problem: The MgO-based bricks for lining your rotary and shaft furnaces react with air humidity during storage. Refratechnik has now developed a pioneering solution: The PLUS Concept.
Refratechnik | Everything Starts with Refractory ProductsRefratechnik Group
Wherever our world is headed for: everything starts with refractory products.
Mega-skyscrapers, artificial islands, tunnels under the sea – all over the world, architects, engineers, and investors are implementing bold ideas and spectacular projects. New technologies make this possible.
Expect the Best. REFRATECHNIK.
Refratechnik Burton | Refractory Systems from the Global Market LeaderRefratechnik Group
The Refratechnik Group of companies originated from traditional craftsmanship and a working partnership between company founder Karl Albert and Nord deutsche Portlandcementfabriken – later named NordCement AG, now Holcim.
Based on more than 60 years of continuous development, the Group is one of the world's most successful and dynamic organizations in the refractory business.
Expect the Best. REFRATECHNIK.
The fast and lasting solution for hot and cold repairs.
For conventional hot or cold repairs, e.g. on casting ladles and covers, a time of roughly one day is required, plus about 1 to 1,2 tons of repair material.
We have developed a monolithic line of products that cuts the repair times and improves the working conditions: REFRASPRAY®.
REFRAWIRE® A new Technology for Prefabricated ComponentsRefratechnik Group
In applications subjected to fast temperature variations, severe abrasion, and high mechanical loads, standard concretes or refractory bricks are not always able to withstand these loads. Now, REFRAWIRE®, the latest generation of our prefabricated components is the ideal solution. Prefabricated REFRAWIRE® components were developed specifically to protect equipment linings from thermal shocks and mechanical influences.
Our bonding agent REFRAFLEX® is used in all of our MACARBON bricks. Consequently, there is no longer any valid reason to continue using pitch-based or classic resin-based refractory materials.
REFRAFLEX® is the first synthetic resin bonding agent that is better than pitch bonding, simply because it works without pitch.
Intelligent solutions in the overall refractory concept.
Refratechnik has developed optimized solutions for the wide range of demands placed on prefabricated refractories in all industries. Based on our long-term experience in manufacturing high-quality prefabricated refractories, new methods have been found for drying, combustion, and compacting technology.
Low-Alpha Technology: The innovative refractory solution for steel devices su...Refratechnik Group
In modern steel production, plant reliability is playing an increasingly important role. Innovative and comprehensive refractory concepts are decisive when it comes to optimizing steel production processes in terms of performance and costs. In close cooperation with our customers, we develop, test, and supply perfect solutions.
The quality of the refractory lining in the cement rotary kiln, viewed from an overall perspective, is becoming increasingly important for an economical plant operation. Refratechnik has been providing important impulses in this respect for many years.
Expect the Best. REFRATECHNIK
Refratechnik | Everything Starts with Refractory ProductsRefratechnik Group
Wherever our world is headed for: everything starts with refractory products.
Mega-skyscrapers, artificial islands, tunnels under the sea – all over the world, architects, engineers, and investors are implementing bold ideas and spectacular projects. New technologies make this possible.
Expect the Best. REFRATECHNIK.
Refratechnik Burton | Refractory Systems from the Global Market LeaderRefratechnik Group
The Refratechnik Group of companies originated from traditional craftsmanship and a working partnership between company founder Karl Albert and Nord deutsche Portlandcementfabriken – later named NordCement AG, now Holcim.
Based on more than 60 years of continuous development, the Group is one of the world's most successful and dynamic organizations in the refractory business.
Expect the Best. REFRATECHNIK.
The fast and lasting solution for hot and cold repairs.
For conventional hot or cold repairs, e.g. on casting ladles and covers, a time of roughly one day is required, plus about 1 to 1,2 tons of repair material.
We have developed a monolithic line of products that cuts the repair times and improves the working conditions: REFRASPRAY®.
REFRAWIRE® A new Technology for Prefabricated ComponentsRefratechnik Group
In applications subjected to fast temperature variations, severe abrasion, and high mechanical loads, standard concretes or refractory bricks are not always able to withstand these loads. Now, REFRAWIRE®, the latest generation of our prefabricated components is the ideal solution. Prefabricated REFRAWIRE® components were developed specifically to protect equipment linings from thermal shocks and mechanical influences.
Our bonding agent REFRAFLEX® is used in all of our MACARBON bricks. Consequently, there is no longer any valid reason to continue using pitch-based or classic resin-based refractory materials.
REFRAFLEX® is the first synthetic resin bonding agent that is better than pitch bonding, simply because it works without pitch.
Intelligent solutions in the overall refractory concept.
Refratechnik has developed optimized solutions for the wide range of demands placed on prefabricated refractories in all industries. Based on our long-term experience in manufacturing high-quality prefabricated refractories, new methods have been found for drying, combustion, and compacting technology.
Low-Alpha Technology: The innovative refractory solution for steel devices su...Refratechnik Group
In modern steel production, plant reliability is playing an increasingly important role. Innovative and comprehensive refractory concepts are decisive when it comes to optimizing steel production processes in terms of performance and costs. In close cooperation with our customers, we develop, test, and supply perfect solutions.
The quality of the refractory lining in the cement rotary kiln, viewed from an overall perspective, is becoming increasingly important for an economical plant operation. Refratechnik has been providing important impulses in this respect for many years.
Expect the Best. REFRATECHNIK
Refractory Concepts for Chemically and Mechanically Highly Stressed Industria...Refratechnik Group
Nowadays, topics such as recycling, waste disposal, energy recuperation, and energy balance are gaining in importance. Hereby, refractory materials can make decisive contributions. As a systems supplier, Refratechnik develops and manufactures refractory concepts for specific processing technologies to achieve optimum plant efficiency.
Refratechnik aimed at developing a range of refractory concretes that are insensitive to rapid heating.
The result of our research and development work is the Nanobond technology.
Saving energy with insulation.
A decisive role in modern process guidance for reducing energy consumption is played by the insulating materials used in every refractory lining.
As invisible but important components in every refractory lining, high-temperature insulating materials reduce the lining's thermal profile and thereby protect the furnace's steel shell from excesive heating effects.
With our newly developed PROLITE®, we offer our customers a highly insulating material made of biogenic silicilic acid, which combines these factors in a sustainable way.
REFRA-Rig II provides a complete installation system satisfying every requirement in respect of long-life technology, and its extensive equipment meets every need.
ALMAG® ES: Up to 30% Lower Heat Losses Through Kiln ShellRefratechnik Group
Energy efficiency is the most important factor for economic and ecological improvements of industries working on basic products such as cement, lime, steel, aluminium, ceramics, and many others.
REFRATHERM® Eco High-End Insulation for the Tunnel Kiln CarRefratechnik Group
For more than 50 years, Refratechnik has carried out research and development in the field of biogenic silica. First experiences in thermal processes have led to a continuous expansion of know-how and our own production of the material. The thermal insulating properties have been further developed and specialised for today’s applications.
The development of the special insulation REFRATHERM® Eco for use in the heavy clay industry opens up convincing new applications.
Refratechnik Training Center | A Value-Added Service for our Customers in Asia Refratechnik Group
Detailed knowledge about refractory materials as well as optimized installation methods are crucial for the operation of cement and lime kilns. Therefore it is important that the personnel involved in refractory linings can rely on a broad knowledge related to refractories.
Perfect Insulating Materials for the Steel Industry.
For more than 40 years Refratechnik has been developing products with this natural raw material. With the foundation of Refratechnik Casting in 1997 a re-orientation of Refratechnik’s activities, in this field, took place.
The Casting experts have 25 years of experience in the production and application of biogenic silicas. This know-how has helped put Refratechnik Casting into a commanding position.
The insulating covering agent for ingots.
NERMAT® AF's excellent insulating properties guarantee a slow solidification of the ingot top and a higher amount of impurities can be eliminated from the steel.
Refratechnik Casting develops, produces, and supplies highgrade process materials for steel production.
The Casting experts have 25 years of experience in the production
and application of biogenic silicas. This know-how has helped put
Refratechnik Casting into a commanding position.
Lining Concepts for the Lead Industry - Short Rotary FurnacesRefratechnik Group
The processes to produce non-ferrous metals are as varied and complex as the equipment required for the purpose.
For new linings, repair, and servicing of short rotary furnaces, Refratechnik Steel offers high-fired magnesia chromite products with low porosity and low SiO2 contents.
The gas purging of steel or metal melts is an important part of modern secondary metallurgy. Added alloying agents are dissolved more rapidly and better distributed by the injection of inert gases (argon and nitrogen) through a purging plug in the bottom or the wall of the casting ladle. In addition, homogenisation of the bath temperature is improved by gas purging.
REPROMAT - The Perfect Slag Conditioner for Steel ProductionRefratechnik Group
The use of reactive MgO has become established as an excellent solution for minimizing the attack on the refractory material by aggressive slags, and to obtain an optimum degree of saturation range in the slag. For this purpose, and as specialists for refractory products and process materials, Refratechnik has developed the special product REPROMAT.
REFRATHERM® | Refractory Insulating Products for the Cement and Lime IndustryRefratechnik Group
The use of refractory insulating products is absolutely indispensable for industrial high temperature processes that are economical and ecological.
Refratechnik Cement develops and constructs innovative refractory lining systems for the cement and lime industry, putting special emphasis on the heat-insulating properties.
Refractory insulating materials produced by Refratechnik Cement are amongst others supplied as plates, blankets, cords, wool or paper to cope with all demands that are made on advanced, high-grade refractory constructions.
The new development: Hybrid technology With the development of REFRACAST®️ Hybrid castables, Refratechnik Steel has optimized the technology of Sol-Gel bonded, cement-free castables even further.
CERAMAC® – the smart solution for the longest service life without emissions.
In the beginning, the original goal in developing CERAMAC® was to make it easier to meet environmental regulations and to improve the service life. In the lining concepts, the pre-fired material reduces the smoke emissions and the release of particles while also improving mechanical properties.
Intelligent refractory technology for the primary aluminium industryRefratechnik Group
With decades of experience in refractory technology for the aluminium industry, Refratechnik is one of the world's most innovative companies in this field.
For your activities in the aluminium industry, we offer comprehensive and customized refractory solutions. Our company's aim is to respond to the significantly increased demands made on refractory materials during recent years, by developing new and high-grade products.
High performance magnesia-spinel brick for transition zones in cement rotary kilns.
TOPMAG® TR – a benchmarking brick grade for transition zones in cement rotary kilns with properties for longer life time. TOPMAG® TR has been reinforced by utilizing high grade fusedspinel, which greatly enhances the thermochemical resistance. Specifically adjusted spinel content provides additional improved structural flexibility.
Refractory Product Line | Optimum Solutions for Cement PlantsRefratechnik Group
To meet the globally increasing demand for cement, energy saving firing systems with high specific output have been developed in the industrialized countries and introduced throughout the world. One of the primary results of these developments is the precalciner kiln with a short rotary kiln
section.
As each kiln is unique, appropriate refractories are a major factor in terms of service life.
Refractory Concepts for Chemically and Mechanically Highly Stressed Industria...Refratechnik Group
Nowadays, topics such as recycling, waste disposal, energy recuperation, and energy balance are gaining in importance. Hereby, refractory materials can make decisive contributions. As a systems supplier, Refratechnik develops and manufactures refractory concepts for specific processing technologies to achieve optimum plant efficiency.
Refratechnik aimed at developing a range of refractory concretes that are insensitive to rapid heating.
The result of our research and development work is the Nanobond technology.
Saving energy with insulation.
A decisive role in modern process guidance for reducing energy consumption is played by the insulating materials used in every refractory lining.
As invisible but important components in every refractory lining, high-temperature insulating materials reduce the lining's thermal profile and thereby protect the furnace's steel shell from excesive heating effects.
With our newly developed PROLITE®, we offer our customers a highly insulating material made of biogenic silicilic acid, which combines these factors in a sustainable way.
REFRA-Rig II provides a complete installation system satisfying every requirement in respect of long-life technology, and its extensive equipment meets every need.
ALMAG® ES: Up to 30% Lower Heat Losses Through Kiln ShellRefratechnik Group
Energy efficiency is the most important factor for economic and ecological improvements of industries working on basic products such as cement, lime, steel, aluminium, ceramics, and many others.
REFRATHERM® Eco High-End Insulation for the Tunnel Kiln CarRefratechnik Group
For more than 50 years, Refratechnik has carried out research and development in the field of biogenic silica. First experiences in thermal processes have led to a continuous expansion of know-how and our own production of the material. The thermal insulating properties have been further developed and specialised for today’s applications.
The development of the special insulation REFRATHERM® Eco for use in the heavy clay industry opens up convincing new applications.
Refratechnik Training Center | A Value-Added Service for our Customers in Asia Refratechnik Group
Detailed knowledge about refractory materials as well as optimized installation methods are crucial for the operation of cement and lime kilns. Therefore it is important that the personnel involved in refractory linings can rely on a broad knowledge related to refractories.
Perfect Insulating Materials for the Steel Industry.
For more than 40 years Refratechnik has been developing products with this natural raw material. With the foundation of Refratechnik Casting in 1997 a re-orientation of Refratechnik’s activities, in this field, took place.
The Casting experts have 25 years of experience in the production and application of biogenic silicas. This know-how has helped put Refratechnik Casting into a commanding position.
The insulating covering agent for ingots.
NERMAT® AF's excellent insulating properties guarantee a slow solidification of the ingot top and a higher amount of impurities can be eliminated from the steel.
Refratechnik Casting develops, produces, and supplies highgrade process materials for steel production.
The Casting experts have 25 years of experience in the production
and application of biogenic silicas. This know-how has helped put
Refratechnik Casting into a commanding position.
Lining Concepts for the Lead Industry - Short Rotary FurnacesRefratechnik Group
The processes to produce non-ferrous metals are as varied and complex as the equipment required for the purpose.
For new linings, repair, and servicing of short rotary furnaces, Refratechnik Steel offers high-fired magnesia chromite products with low porosity and low SiO2 contents.
The gas purging of steel or metal melts is an important part of modern secondary metallurgy. Added alloying agents are dissolved more rapidly and better distributed by the injection of inert gases (argon and nitrogen) through a purging plug in the bottom or the wall of the casting ladle. In addition, homogenisation of the bath temperature is improved by gas purging.
REPROMAT - The Perfect Slag Conditioner for Steel ProductionRefratechnik Group
The use of reactive MgO has become established as an excellent solution for minimizing the attack on the refractory material by aggressive slags, and to obtain an optimum degree of saturation range in the slag. For this purpose, and as specialists for refractory products and process materials, Refratechnik has developed the special product REPROMAT.
REFRATHERM® | Refractory Insulating Products for the Cement and Lime IndustryRefratechnik Group
The use of refractory insulating products is absolutely indispensable for industrial high temperature processes that are economical and ecological.
Refratechnik Cement develops and constructs innovative refractory lining systems for the cement and lime industry, putting special emphasis on the heat-insulating properties.
Refractory insulating materials produced by Refratechnik Cement are amongst others supplied as plates, blankets, cords, wool or paper to cope with all demands that are made on advanced, high-grade refractory constructions.
The new development: Hybrid technology With the development of REFRACAST®️ Hybrid castables, Refratechnik Steel has optimized the technology of Sol-Gel bonded, cement-free castables even further.
CERAMAC® – the smart solution for the longest service life without emissions.
In the beginning, the original goal in developing CERAMAC® was to make it easier to meet environmental regulations and to improve the service life. In the lining concepts, the pre-fired material reduces the smoke emissions and the release of particles while also improving mechanical properties.
Intelligent refractory technology for the primary aluminium industryRefratechnik Group
With decades of experience in refractory technology for the aluminium industry, Refratechnik is one of the world's most innovative companies in this field.
For your activities in the aluminium industry, we offer comprehensive and customized refractory solutions. Our company's aim is to respond to the significantly increased demands made on refractory materials during recent years, by developing new and high-grade products.
High performance magnesia-spinel brick for transition zones in cement rotary kilns.
TOPMAG® TR – a benchmarking brick grade for transition zones in cement rotary kilns with properties for longer life time. TOPMAG® TR has been reinforced by utilizing high grade fusedspinel, which greatly enhances the thermochemical resistance. Specifically adjusted spinel content provides additional improved structural flexibility.
Refractory Product Line | Optimum Solutions for Cement PlantsRefratechnik Group
To meet the globally increasing demand for cement, energy saving firing systems with high specific output have been developed in the industrialized countries and introduced throughout the world. One of the primary results of these developments is the precalciner kiln with a short rotary kiln
section.
As each kiln is unique, appropriate refractories are a major factor in terms of service life.
Take it Easy! Easy Dry (ED) Refractory Concrete TechnologyRefratechnik Group
During the past years, the technological and economic demands of the global cement industry have increased significantly. This leads to clear specifications for our refractory products, as required for modern production processes.
Permatech is a leading advisor on waterproofing for applicators, consultant, developers and building owner as our specialization is exclusively on waterproofing, this approach enables us to propose the most advanced system guaranteeing waterproofing.
For over 30 years our products have delivered reliable energy efficient roof savings with maintenance solutions to commercial/industrial roofs. Now used on all continents, these all elastomeric roof leak repair compounds and ENERGY STAR® certified coating maintenance systems are proven most effective for all climates.
Manufactured for Architects, Building Owners, Facility Managers and Roofing Professionals who take their buildings, their business and their jobs seriously!
A presentation around Guard Industry Australia's quality of service and commitment to great product.
A cutting edge product on the market that will help protect your hard workmanship.
Our heavy duty products are 100% Eco - Friendly. With 10 year Guarantee.
Guard Industry Australia
For all areas of production in the steel industry where there is a demand for refractory technology, Refratechnik Steel offer concepts and solutions which are adapted fundamentally to our customer`s individual situation. In this endeavour, we are able to draw on our extensive range of refractory products.
When repairing or re-lining furnace stacks, installation time and the selection of suitable material are decisive criteria for construction site planning.
Qualified consultation by our experienced employees enables the customer to find the best solution for the respective lining requirements from the wide range of material groups. Hereby, the customer's needs and the task on hand are always the central issues: Minimum costs, minimum time, and maximum quality regarding input of labour and product.
Our Road to Becoming the World's Largest Family-run Refractory CompanyRefratechnik Group
For more than 65 years we have been pioneers in refractory technology.
Based on an initial bright idea of the company founder, and followed by modest successes in the production and sales of refractory bricks in 1950 in Vogelbeck near Göttingen (Germany), we have grown to become a globally operating company.
Our family-based background is a substantial part of Refratechnik‘s success story. Our team spirit, our expert competence, our consistency, and the personal focus on our customers are unique in our field of business.
Meanwhile, our family-owned company is in the third generation, and today we are proud of our achievements, and excellently set up for the future.
www.refra.com/en/History
A unique service provided to our customers.
From instruction to implementation :
Training sessions, workshops and seminars organized at regular intervals for customers and their personnel involved in refractory affairs constitute a substantial part of Refratechnik’s service and after sales care. So, to keep our customers worldwide instantly updated, regular invitations to attend these technical events are issued. Actually, all of these activities are assembled under the label „REFRA-Academy”.
Intelligent Refractory Technology for the Aluminium Industry. Casthouse. Refratechnik Group
High-performance products and intelligent refractory concepts.
Refratechnik is one of the most important companies in the refractory industry and, with its shaped and unshaped products, a global partner of the cement, steel and aluminium industry.
Monolithic products, soon to include pre-shaped products (bricks and prefabricated components), are playing an increasingly important part in Refratechnik's service spectrum, enjoying a notable increase in sales and commanding the highest of respect on the market.
Present Status and Future Demand of Refractories for SteelmakingRefratechnik Group
Article by Prof. Dr. Helge Jansen
Refratechnik Steel GmbH
Refractory technology for steelmaking has been developed and updates significantly over the last 35 years in response to upgradation and changes in steel making process for making different special qualities steel e.g. stringent secondary refining like LF, VD, VOD, RH, etc., higher share of continuous casting process, low non-metallic inclusion and less hydrogen content in steel, ultra-low carbon steel for automobile sector with high demand of clean steel and many more.
First published on Iron & Steel Review Magazine, July 2018
Installation of Refractory Materials in Rotary Kilns ”Essential principles"Refratechnik Group
This guide provides a brief overview of the steps for the installation materials in rotary kilns.
Please note that this guide does not claim to be complete, especially with regard to work safety and prevention of accidents.
For any further questions you may have, please do not hesitate to contact your local Refratechnik representative.
The innovative injection system for Nanobond dry gunning concretes.
Principle of the injection system REFRAJET®: Addmix is an innovative injection system from Refratechnik that optimizes the conventional dry gunning procedure. REFRAJET® Addmix was developed specifically for the installation of cement-free sol-gel bonded refractory concretes of the type REFRAJET® Nanobond.
Flexible, durable, individual.
Nowadays, and apart from the actual tasks, hot metal transport vessels are sometimes used to carry out metallurgical processing steps that go far beyond the transport from blast furnace to steel plant, and for filling the converters.
We have taken this into account, and for all standard lining concepts we supply bauxite, calcined or carbon-bonded andalusite and – to an increasing degree – high-grade carbon-bonded bauxite with SiC additive. And of course, refractory castables for pouring areas and repair are also included in the product range.
REFRA-Shell II is a measurement tool for rotary kilns that is used to determine the curvature of the kiln shell during operation. This elastic deformation is called ovality and is primarily present in the area of a kiln tyre. The measurement gives some accurate information on the degree of mechanical load the refractory material/kiln shell are exposed to, allowing to define countermeasures in terms of refractory selection and/or mechanical maintenance in advance and thus to increase the lifetime of the kiln components.
Final project report on grocery store management system..pdfKamal Acharya
In today’s fast-changing business environment, it’s extremely important to be able to respond to client needs in the most effective and timely manner. If your customers wish to see your business online and have instant access to your products or services.
Online Grocery Store is an e-commerce website, which retails various grocery products. This project allows viewing various products available enables registered users to purchase desired products instantly using Paytm, UPI payment processor (Instant Pay) and also can place order by using Cash on Delivery (Pay Later) option. This project provides an easy access to Administrators and Managers to view orders placed using Pay Later and Instant Pay options.
In order to develop an e-commerce website, a number of Technologies must be studied and understood. These include multi-tiered architecture, server and client-side scripting techniques, implementation technologies, programming language (such as PHP, HTML, CSS, JavaScript) and MySQL relational databases. This is a project with the objective to develop a basic website where a consumer is provided with a shopping cart website and also to know about the technologies used to develop such a website.
This document will discuss each of the underlying technologies to create and implement an e- commerce website.
Hierarchical Digital Twin of a Naval Power SystemKerry Sado
A hierarchical digital twin of a Naval DC power system has been developed and experimentally verified. Similar to other state-of-the-art digital twins, this technology creates a digital replica of the physical system executed in real-time or faster, which can modify hardware controls. However, its advantage stems from distributing computational efforts by utilizing a hierarchical structure composed of lower-level digital twin blocks and a higher-level system digital twin. Each digital twin block is associated with a physical subsystem of the hardware and communicates with a singular system digital twin, which creates a system-level response. By extracting information from each level of the hierarchy, power system controls of the hardware were reconfigured autonomously. This hierarchical digital twin development offers several advantages over other digital twins, particularly in the field of naval power systems. The hierarchical structure allows for greater computational efficiency and scalability while the ability to autonomously reconfigure hardware controls offers increased flexibility and responsiveness. The hierarchical decomposition and models utilized were well aligned with the physical twin, as indicated by the maximum deviations between the developed digital twin hierarchy and the hardware.
Explore the innovative world of trenchless pipe repair with our comprehensive guide, "The Benefits and Techniques of Trenchless Pipe Repair." This document delves into the modern methods of repairing underground pipes without the need for extensive excavation, highlighting the numerous advantages and the latest techniques used in the industry.
Learn about the cost savings, reduced environmental impact, and minimal disruption associated with trenchless technology. Discover detailed explanations of popular techniques such as pipe bursting, cured-in-place pipe (CIPP) lining, and directional drilling. Understand how these methods can be applied to various types of infrastructure, from residential plumbing to large-scale municipal systems.
Ideal for homeowners, contractors, engineers, and anyone interested in modern plumbing solutions, this guide provides valuable insights into why trenchless pipe repair is becoming the preferred choice for pipe rehabilitation. Stay informed about the latest advancements and best practices in the field.
Water scarcity is the lack of fresh water resources to meet the standard water demand. There are two type of water scarcity. One is physical. The other is economic water scarcity.
Saudi Arabia stands as a titan in the global energy landscape, renowned for its abundant oil and gas resources. It's the largest exporter of petroleum and holds some of the world's most significant reserves. Let's delve into the top 10 oil and gas projects shaping Saudi Arabia's energy future in 2024.
Welcome to WIPAC Monthly the magazine brought to you by the LinkedIn Group Water Industry Process Automation & Control.
In this month's edition, along with this month's industry news to celebrate the 13 years since the group was created we have articles including
A case study of the used of Advanced Process Control at the Wastewater Treatment works at Lleida in Spain
A look back on an article on smart wastewater networks in order to see how the industry has measured up in the interim around the adoption of Digital Transformation in the Water Industry.
Immunizing Image Classifiers Against Localized Adversary Attacksgerogepatton
This paper addresses the vulnerability of deep learning models, particularly convolutional neural networks
(CNN)s, to adversarial attacks and presents a proactive training technique designed to counter them. We
introduce a novel volumization algorithm, which transforms 2D images into 3D volumetric representations.
When combined with 3D convolution and deep curriculum learning optimization (CLO), itsignificantly improves
the immunity of models against localized universal attacks by up to 40%. We evaluate our proposed approach
using contemporary CNN architectures and the modified Canadian Institute for Advanced Research (CIFAR-10
and CIFAR-100) and ImageNet Large Scale Visual Recognition Challenge (ILSVRC12) datasets, showcasing
accuracy improvements over previous techniques. The results indicate that the combination of the volumetric
input and curriculum learning holds significant promise for mitigating adversarial attacks without necessitating
adversary training.