Industrial Consultancy & Sponsored Research (IC&SR) , IIT Madras

Tundish for better Inclusion Separation

Categories for this Invention

Category – Metallurgy/Materials Engineering

Applications – Steel Production, Metal Casting, Metallurgical processes, Manufacturing/ Chemical

Industry –  Steel Manufacturing, Metalworking, Extraction / Mining

Market – The global Steel market size was valued at USD 1159247.89 million in 2022 and is expected to expand at a CAGR of 3.3% during the forecast period, reaching USD 1408401.06 million by 2028

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Problem Statement

  • Existing tundish designs struggle to effectively remove small-sized impurities (<50 µm) from molten steel, impacting its quality and processing.
  • There is a critical need for a tundish design that efficiently separates smaller impurities (<20 µm) from molten steel, ensuring cleaner steel production and desired material properties.

Technology

Enhanced Inclusion Separation:

  • The invention focuses on improving the separation of non-metallic inclusions (NMIs) from molten steel, particularly targeting smaller impurities (<50 µm) for better steel quality.

Unique Tundish Design:

  • It introduces a novel tundish design featuring a recirculating region, a contoured neck region, and a reservoir region, optimizing the flow dynamics to achieve superior inclusion separation.

Gradual Flow Expansion:

  • The contoured bottom wall of the neck region facilitates a gradual expansion of molten metal, reducing velocity and enhancing the effectiveness of inclusion removal.

Application Versatility:

  • The design can be tailored for various steel production configurations, offering adaptability for single or multiple strands, thereby accommodating diverse industrial needs.

Significant Efficiency Gains:

  • Compared to traditional tundish designs, this invention promises a substantial increase in inclusion separation efficiency, contributing to the production of cleaner and higher-quality steel.

Key Features / Value Proposition

User Perspective:

  • Enhanced steel quality through superior inclusion removal.
  • Increased operational efficiency and cost-effectiveness for steel manufacturers.

Technical Perspective:

  • Advanced flow dynamics for superior inclusion separation.
  • Adaptable design for seamless integration and enhanced process efficiency.

Questions about this Technology?

Contact For Licensing

sm-marketing@imail.iitm.ac.in
ipoffice2@iitm.ac.in

Research Lab

Prof. Sabita Sarkar

Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering

Intellectual Property

  • IITM IDF Ref. 1592
  • IN 474018 (Patent Granted)

Technology Readiness Level

TRL- 4

Technology Validated in lab

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