Low Energy Casting: : Novel induction technologies for energy efficient rapid melting

Funder	Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council
Recipient Organization	Cranfield University
Country	United Kingdom
Start Date	May 02, 2021
End Date	May 01, 2024
Duration	1,095 days
Number of Grantees	2
Roles	Student; Supervisor
Data Source	UKRI Gateway to Research
Grant ID	`2628145`

Grant Description

This project aims to develop new technologies to significantly improve the energy efficiency of metal casting processes for the production of quality castings with high structural integrity using the CRIMSON casting technique.

CRIMSON (Constrained Rapid Induction Melting Single Shot Up-casting) is a novel counter gravity casting approach designed for improving the energy efficiency in casting processes and lowering the environmental footprint of foundries.

It mainly comprises induction melting of only the precise quantity of metal for a single casting, using high quality raw materials, followed by filling the mould by controlled (turbulence-free) counter gravity flow of molten alloy.