Lessons learned from industrial assessments of metal casting facilities

摘要

his article presents recommendations for saving energy that are based on ten industrial energy assessments performed at metal casting facilities and foundries. The facilities assessed produce castings of aluminum, copper, bronze, iron and steel. Thy uti- lize a variety of molding processes and require large amounts of energy. The energy sources used for melting were electricity, natural gas, and Coke. Support activities involved the use of natural gas and electricity. Recommendations that are of interest to all foundries and metal Casting companies are discussed.