Authors:
Federico Simone Gobber (1), Antonio Pennacchio (1), Marco Actis Grande (1), Paolo Priarone (2)
1- Department of Applied Science and Technology, Politecnico di Torino, Alessandria, Italy
2- Department of Management and Production Engineering, Politecnico di Torino, Torino, Italy
Abstract:
Sustainability in production processes is a crucial topic that ensures the responsible use of resources, minimizes environmental impact, fosters long-term viability, and aligns economic success with ecological and social well-being. Regarding powder production via gas-atomization, powder quality and powder yield represent the main aspects to be maximized in order to achieve a robust process. However, gas-atomization energy consumption varies depending on gas-atomization pressure, heating time, power, and consumable reuse. This study proposes a methodology to optimize gas-atomized powder production by reducing the equivalent carbon generated per kilogram of powder. The methodology incorporates particle size distribution, morphology, and environmental impact considerations. The article reports a comprehensive case study for super-duplex steel powders produced by a lab-scale inert gas atomizer. The purpose of the study is to present a general methodology to evaluate the sustainability of gas – atomized powder.
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.59499/EP246282648
