Environmentally Friendly Aluminum Scrap Dryer and Melter Promise Lower Energy Use, Higher Yields

An innovative melter and dryer developed by Energy Research Co. (ERCo) demonstrated a capability to reduce energy use for the secondary aluminum industry. Scrap is first dried and/or decoated in a controlled-atmosphere, indirect-heated rotating kiln (IDEX) that completely removes organics. The heat...

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Published inIndustrial Heating Vol. 72; no. 2; p. 41
Main Authors De Saro, Robert, Bateman, Willis
Format Magazine Article Trade Publication Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Troy BNP Media 01.02.2005
Subjects
Aluminum
Aluminum industry
Efficiency
Energy
Energy consumption
Energy efficiency
Flue gas
Furnaces
Gases
Heat
Melting
Oxidation
Production increases
Production methods
Scrap
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Summary:An innovative melter and dryer developed by Energy Research Co. (ERCo) demonstrated a capability to reduce energy use for the secondary aluminum industry. Scrap is first dried and/or decoated in a controlled-atmosphere, indirect-heated rotating kiln (IDEX) that completely removes organics. The heat content of the organics drives the process with little or no supplementary fuel required.
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ISSN:0019-8374
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