Energy conservation by efficiently utilizing machining waste

Khalid Mahmood; Syed Waheed Ul Haq; Andrew Pinkerton

Energy conservation by efficiently utilizing machining waste

Khalid Mahmood, Syed Waheed Ul Haq, Andrew Pinkerton

The University of Manchester

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Abstract

Extraction of metals from natural ores and its subsequent processing involves huge energy consumption. The high usage of steel in particular means more efficient use of it could save energy at all stages of its production cycle. This paper explores an innovative method for more economical recycling of steel by reforming the machining swarf without the need for highly energy inefficient re-refining or recasting. Machining swarf is instead reformed using the laser assisted metal deposition technique. Analysis of reformed clads in terms of geometry, microstructural and physical properties shows encouraging results, thus indicating this technique could, with further development, reduce demand for raw material and the energy required to extract and refine it.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	host publication
Place of Publication	Pakistan
Publisher	IEEE
Publication status	Published - Oct 2010
Event	International Conference on Energy Systems Engineering (ICESE-2010) - Islamabad, Pakistan Duration: 25 Oct 2010 → 27 Oct 2010

Conference

Conference	International Conference on Energy Systems Engineering (ICESE-2010)
City	Islamabad, Pakistan
Period	25/10/10 → 27/10/10

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Energy conservation by efficiently utilizing machining waste

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