Disposing of waste foundry sand (WFS) is a major challenge for the foundry industry today. Utilizing reclaimed sand within the foundry can enhance the economics and efficiency of the process while reducing environmental impact. This invention aims to reclaim waste foundry sand using a two-stage attrition device designed to recycle WFS, allowing it to be reused for making molds and cores.
Type of IP
Helps in prevention of air and groundwater pollution by reclaiming waste sand efficiently in a cost-effective manner
- Reclaims waste sand at rates as low as 50 kg/hr
- Minimizes the need for thermal treatment which is usually required in conventional methods
- Uses only mechanical methods to reclaim green sand
- Significantly reduced reclamation costs makes the process much more affordable compared to traditional high-temperature treatments
- Eliminates the need for high-pressure treatments and fluidized beds
- Suitable for large-scale foundries, as it can be easily scaled up due to its simple construction, compact design, and cost-effectiveness
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The invention is at the stage of Pilot or full scale system demonstration in operational environment.
Sand industry, foundries
The applications and domains of this invention include Foundry Industry, Metal Casting, Environmental Management, Sustainable Manufacturing and Green Technologies.