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COMMISSIONING OF INDUCTION MELTING UNIT AT JIZZAX PLANT
On 10/01/22, the 25,000 ton induction melting unit for melting of basalt was launched at the Jizzax plant (Uzbekistan). Installation and commissioning on the rest of the production line continue.
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METHOD FOR WASTE-FREE MANUFACTURING OF MINERAL WOOL INSULATION PRODUCTS
On October 15, 2022, our patent “Method for waste-free production of thermal insulation products from mineral wool” (AT 524875, priority dd. August 16, 2021) was published.
The invention relates to a cost-effective, environmentally friendly and resource-saving method for the manufacturing of insulation products from mineral wool, in which at the production section (A) the melt produced in a cupola or in an electric arc or gas melting furnace is fed to fiber formation unit and processed step by step into a mineral wool product.
The invention is based on the unique advantage of the in-line induction melting furnace developed by IBE, which allows to produce a continuous flow of melt from a mixture of granular and fibrous raw material with a grain size of up to 12 mm in any proportion.
By adding a production section (B), in which granular (mainly shots and fine-grained fraction of the feedstock) and fibrous production waste from both production sites are melted in the in-line induction melting furnace and processed into mineral wool products, the problem of waste-free production is solved.
The need for briquetting or waste disposal is thus eliminated. Besides, there is no need to add crushed production waste, which reduces the quality of the final product, to the newly produced fibers.
Mineral raw materials (basalt and dolomite) can be additionally fed into the in-line induction melting furnace, which allows to increase the total production volume at a relatively low cost.
Advantageously, both production sites have coordinated production planning and control, as well as a common infrastructure, including power supply and utilities, automation, logistics, raw material processing, production waste processing, binder processing, packaging, maintenance and repair.
Patent AT524875: https://www.ibe.at/publications/
IBE loose stone wool
IBE loose stone wool is an efficient and economical thermal insulation material consisting of impregnated mineral wool fibres. This product can be manufactured even after the completion and putting into operation of the melting and fiberizing unit as part of the complete production line. It can be easily pulled apart and is therefore particularly suitable for filling in cavities that are difficult to access or complex construction parts. Like as stone wool in general, IBE loose stone wool is non-flammable (building material class A1), heat and sound insulating, non-aging and chemically neutral. The product is easy and quick to use.
UPDATE ON JIZZAX PRODUCTION PLANT: INSTALLATION OF SILO AND CONVEYOR SYSTEM IS IN FULL SWING
The silo and conveyor system is a system for storing, conveying and dosing the mineral input materials as well as for charging the melting furnace. Therefore, it is inevitable for commissioning of the plant. The installation work in this area is progressing rapidly. Three silo containers, metal constructions including stairs and a conveyor belt system for transporting the feed material from the silo system to the melting furnace have already been installed. Our on-site specialists coordinate the construction activities.
EQUIPMENT INSTALLATION HAS STARTED IN JIZZAX PRODUCTION PLANT
After completion of construction works and connection of the facility to power grid in January 2022, the installation of equipment is in full swing.
Our on-site specialists supervise equipment installation and coordinate the technical staff.
The assembly of the melting and fiberization unit has already been completed, and the first test mode melting can begin.
Read more about the progress of the project in our next post.
Two types of products from mineral wool waste
Using induction inline melting, we have obtained two types of products from mineral wool waste: glassy granulate (product of amorphous structure) and crystal structure castings (including shaped ones).
Such processing of mineral wool waste makes it possible to reduce the volume of waste by more than 50 times, which is a significant advantage for disposal. In addition, mineral wool waste loses its hazardous (carcinogenic) properties due to the transformation of fibers into granules or stones, which allows further use of waste in various industries.
Any mineral material with a fraction of 0 to 10 mm and a moisture content of up to 20% can be used for processing. A mixture of components that differ greatly in density and melting point is also possible.
For more information, please contact us at https://www.ibe.at/contact/ or office@ibe.at.
Latest update on the project for mineral wool insulation plant in Jizzax
The project for construction of a plant for manufacturing mineral wool insulation in Jizzax, Uzbekistan, which has started at the end of 2020, moves forward despite delays caused by the pandemic.
The construction work on the erection of plant building is currently nearing completion. The installation of equipment will begin in the near future, followed by a trial run.
The plant with a capacity of 25,000 t of mineral wool p/a is scheduled to go into operation in 2022.
Process of recovery of metals, developed by IB Engineering
Our company has developed a process IBEmr for the recovery of valuable metals from metal-containing waste.
Thanks to the new IBEmr technology, customers can not only reduce the transport and disposal costs when disposing of metal-containing waste, but also generate additional profit from recovered valuable metals.
You can find out more about the IBEmr process in our publication https://www.ibe.at/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Artikel-potenzial-induktives-schmelzen_en_08_09_2021.htm.
Waste inertization process developed by IB Engineering
Companies of different industries face the same issues while recycling industrial waste:
- high costs for transport and landfilling,
- strict environmental standards for waste disposal and, as a result, a failure to dispose of waste in its original form.
The IBEwi inertization process patented by our company is not only a reliable method to prevent the leaching out of toxic substances, but also a tool that allows to significantly reduce the volume of waste.
You can find out more about the waste inertization technology IBEwi in our publications:
https://www.ibe.at/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Inertisierung-Abfaelle-KMF1-2.htm