Recent Grant Successes

ARC Linkage Grant:          

New Insights on the Role of Microalloying in High Strength Steels 

Prof E Pereloma; Prof SP Ringer; Dr JM Cairney; Dr FJ Barbaro; Mr CR Killmore

By gaining fundamental understanding of microalloying element interactions at an atomic level during various stages of steel processing, this project aims to assist optimisation of steel compositions and address important industrial issues. Further modifications of the Castrip process of steel strip production will be examined.

 

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The Fundamentals of Liquid Flow Through A Reactive Packed Bed

Dr BJ Monaghan; Prof AB Yu; Dr P Zulli; Dr SJ Chew; Dr PR Austin

A new and improved understanding of reactions that occur between liquids and coke in the lower zone of the blast furnace will enable ironmaking process optimization, and result in a significant reduction in carbon usage. This will decrease the amount of greenhouse gas emissions. The results will benefit metal refiners and associated support industries that utilize coal or coke in their process. Process optimization also helps to ensure that Australia's vitally important steel industry remains internationally competitive, able to provide both quality steel for domestic and export markets and employment for thousands of Australians.

 

ARC Linkage Grant:          

Advanced Testing and Structural Analysis for Assessment and Control of Hydrogen Damage in Structural Steels

Prof E Pereloma; Dr A Calka; Prof DP Dunne; Dr FJ Barbaro

Hydrogen offers the potential for reducing emissions in transport and energy generation industries as it is a low emission energy carrier. However, there remain questions in relation to the effects of hydrogen gas on the structural integrity of large structural steel components, such as gas distribution pipelines. The project aims to provide guidance on the safe use of hydrogen in high pressure vessels manufactured from low alloy ferritic steels. This project will increase confidence in relevant safety codes and standards, consequently increasing the likelihood of large scale uptake of hydrogen energy technologies.