Energy Efficient Coke Brass and Bell Metal Melting Furnace

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Title of Product/Design/Equipment

Energy Efficient Coke Brass and Bell Metal Melting Furnace

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IPR Status

Patent/Abroad IPR Details

Patent Application No.: 0596DEL2013

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Application/Uses

Coke Brass and Bell Metal Melting Furnace

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Salient Technical Features including Competing Features

The existing traditional brass melting furnaces are fuel inefficient. The operators are exposed to toxic flue gases and the flue contains high suspended particulate matter (SPM) resulting serious health hazard for the artisans. These also contribute to atmospheric pollution.

The features of the developed furnace are:

~ 20% reduction in coke consumption

~ 80% less suspended particulate matter (SPM) and Zn vapour in flue. Reduction in melting cycle resulting in -25% increase in productivity. Minimum alteration of existing operating practices of traditional brass melting furnace. Construction by using locally available materials

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Level/Scale of Development

Per batch melting capacity 3-10 kg.

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Environmental Considerations

Less C0₂ emission, less SPM and less effect on Zn vapour on human body as well as on environment.

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Status of Commercialization

Technology transferred to: I) M/S Moradabad Industrial Development Company, Moradadad, UP, ii) M/S Technical Training Institute, Balasore, Odisha, ii) In process with West Bengal Khadi & Village Industries Board on behalf of MSME &T Department, Govt, of W.B

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Major Raw Materials to be Utilized

For furnace construction: Locally available Bricks, Mud and Steel grate.

For operation: Brass / Bell metal and coke

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Major Plant Equipment and Machinery Required

Shaded area of about 3m X 3m along with a V4 HP air blower

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Techno-Economics

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Technology Package

(a) Process-Know-how, (b) Details of furnace construction, (c) Plant Layout and (d) Quality Assurance Methods.

Assistance in setting up the plant on separate terms.