Upgrading Of River Sand for Steel Foundry

Process

Process for upgrading of river sand for steel foundry.

Uses

Used for Steel Foundry.

Salient Features

The process produces sand suitable for foundry purposes having Fe2O3 content <1%.

Environmental Considerations

Effluent has got no adverse effect on environment

Scale of Development

Process developed in pilot plant level (1 ton per hour)

Commercialisation Status

To be commercialised

Major Raw Materials

River sand

Major Plant Equipment/Machinery

Washer, Classifier, Magnetic separator.

Techno-Economics

A plant of 24 tpd requires a capital investment of Rs. 25 lakhs.

Technology Package

• Process know-how
• Process flowsheet with material and water balance
• Equipment details
• Advice and assistance in setting up the plant and operation on separate terms.

Released Through

NML/CSIR

For further information please contact

Director
National Metallurgical Laboratory
Jamshedpur-831 007, India