Industrial Materials for the Future
The Industrial Materials for the Future program seeks to meet U.S. industry needs with materials that are stronger and lighter, with resistance to high-temperature fatigue and improved resistance to corrosion and wear. To help achieve this goal, a team of researchers from West Virginia University, the University of Missouri-Rolla, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Secat, Energy Industries of Ohio and over 25 industrial partners are working on a project that will develop multifunctional metallic and refractory materials and surface treatment, coatings and claddings for life improvement of molten metal containment and submerged hardware and improved thermal management in aluminum, steel, and metal casting industries. By the year 2020 we are expecting to save 1% due to improved pot hardware and efficient molten metal handling. This translates to a savings of 10 trillion Btu by year 2020 and a cost savings of $ 100 million (this is not just for galvanizing lines) by year 2020 for all galvanizing lines and for metal casting, steel production, and aluminum production, all put together.
List of industry partners
Links to Participating Companies
Secure IMF Project Website
GEPDSS Software Installation
Instructions for GEPDSS Software
Projects:
- MULTIFUNCTIONAL METALLIC AND REFRACTORY MATERIALS FOR ENERGY EFFICIENT HANDLING OF MOLTEN METALS
Contacts:
- Frank Goodwin
International Lead Zinc Research Organization
(919) 361-4647 ex. 3018 - Xingbo Liu
West Virginia University
Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering
(304) 293-3111 ext. 2324