Conducting aluminum melting tests using a hydrogen gas burner! (March 2024)

A test furnace based on actual equipment, with dissolution using a hydrogen burner and retention using an electric heater. Thorough testing for decarbonization in aluminum casting sites can be conducted together with our customers!

It is possible to conduct aluminum melting tests using hydrogen combustion with ingot input. Please use it to verify the quality of the molten metal and its impact on the products. The melting gas burner employs a hydrogen burner and electric heaters for retention! It is a hybrid furnace that enables carbon neutrality. By exchanging burner parts, you can switch between fuel gases (hydrogen/LNG (natural gas)/LPG), allowing for adaptability to trends in gas supply. Additionally, the furnace structure has a high oxide suppression effect, so you can confirm this effect in actual operation. We are committed to solving problems in aluminum casting sites and promoting low carbon emissions. Please feel free to reach out to us. ~Equipment Overview~ Test Furnace: Aluminum Handheld Melting Retention Furnace (Oxide Suppression Structure) Model: SMH-150H2 Melting Capacity: 150 kg/h Retention Capacity: Retention Chamber 800 kg/ch *Actual effective capacity during continuous melting, specific gravity 2.4 Melting Temperature: 660–680℃ Control Accuracy: ±5℃ ~Heat Source Configuration~ Melting Burner: Hydrogen Combustion Burner 116 kW × 1 unit Retention Heater: Immersion Type Electric Heater 9 kW × 2 units Fuel Used: Hydrogen (city gas 13A and propane gas are also possible) Power Supply: 200V/60Hz for power, 100V for operation

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Reduces the occurrence of oxides and significantly decreases the hassle of cleaning the retention chamber. (About once every six months to a year!)

Oxide Suppression Furnace: SMH Series (Aluminum Holding Melting Furnace & Aluminum Central Melting Furnace) 【Features】 ◇ Maintains a low atmosphere temperature (below 800°C) in the holding chamber and keeps the residual oxygen concentration below 1%, utilizing the protective effect of the aluminum oxide film to slow down the progress of oxidation with a new furnace structure. ◇ Equipped with a newly developed flat frame burner that prevents direct flame contact with the molten metal in the holding chamber, ensuring no disturbance to the surface of the molten metal. Additionally, energy-saving measures are implemented through a heat exchanger utilizing exhaust gas (a hybrid version with electric heaters is also available). ◇ To achieve significant forced convection heat transfer through matching the furnace structure, a newly developed melting burner is installed, taking into account flame length, diameter, and speed. 【Expected Effects】 (Compared to our conventional furnaces) By using the oxide suppression furnace… ○ Reduction in the frequency of cleaning the holding chamber (proven to be unnecessary for up to one year) ○ Elimination of flux treatment (may be performed in the melting chamber depending on the amount of dross) ○ Improvement in molten metal quality (reduction of hydrogen gas and inclusions in the molten metal) ○ Increased yield due to reduced material loss ○ Improved fuel efficiency through energy recovery from waste heat in the holding chamber ○ Improved working environment due to reduced surface temperature of the furnace

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Introducing the forefront of development! Hydrogen combustion without carbon dioxide emissions! SHOEI is advancing the adaptation of its proven in-house burners for hydrogen use.

【New Development! Hydrogen Gas Burner Lineup】 ◇ High-Temperature Furnace Hydrogen Gas Burner (EIS-H2) Achieves a wide combustion range and stable combustion For heat treatment furnaces, melting furnaces, heating furnaces, deodorization devices, etc. ◇ Package Burner (BJ-H2) ◇ Fan-Equipped Package Burner (SP-H2) Provides stable flames even under high furnace pressure conditions, with good operability and maintainability; suitable for low-temperature fields such as drying furnaces, as well as various industrial furnaces and deodorization devices. ◇ Hydrogen Combustion Recuperative Burner (STBW-H2) Equipped with a waste heat recovery device (heat exchanger), capable of reducing fuel usage by about 30% in addition to decarbonization. Developed in collaboration with Tokyo Gas Co., Ltd. and Tokyo Gas Engineering Solutions Co., Ltd.! For aluminum melting holding furnaces, preheating, heat treatment furnaces, etc. ◇ Hydrogen Combustion Single-End Radiant Tube Burner (TRFH-H2) Indirect heating method utilizing radiant heat With an integrated heat exchanger, the burner efficiency is high at 75%. ◇ Hydrogen Combustion Duct Burner (SDC-H2) Converts duct burners mounted on hot air generation devices to hydrogen combustion Suitable for various drying furnaces such as painting drying and food drying.

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In May 2023, we established the "Thermal Technology Research Institute," and over the past year, we have conducted numerous tests. ~ Test Equipment Overview ~ ◇ Aluminum Melting Holding Furnace This furnace allows for verification tests of "molten metal quality" and "melting efficiency" through hydrogen combustion melting. It is an actual machine-based aluminum melting furnace. Melting capacity: 150 kg/h Melting: Hydrogen combustion gas burner Holding: Electric heater ◇ Painting Drying Furnace (Testing Equipment) Using equipment comparable to actual production sites, tests can be conducted with four different heat sources. It accommodates various types of workpieces. In the fiscal year 2023, we conducted optimization tests of heat sources with approximately 20 customers. ◇ Direct Combustion Deodorization Device (On-site Testing Available) A movable demo unit that can conduct tests using actual odors in customer factories. - Treatable components: VOCs (volatile organic compounds) and various other odors. - Treatment capacity/temperature: Max. 1.0 m³N/min / 760℃ ⚪︎ Hydrogen Combustion Gas Burner As a manufacturer of industrial gas burners, we are advancing the hydrogen compatibility of our existing lineup. The combustion observation of hydrogen gas burners has received very positive feedback. Experience the forefront of technology development aimed at a decarbonized society.

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Are you making progress on measures for the "2024 Problem"? The management of drivers' working hours is becoming stricter, and in the logistics field, reducing "waiting time for loading" has become an urgent issue. To address this challenge, our company, Hotron, proposes the "Vehicle Detection Ultrasonic Sensor 'HM-UX2'," which instantly grasps the availability of loading bays. The 'HM-UX2' contributes to the resolution of waiting times by accurately understanding the availability status, reducing unnecessary waiting and queuing, and shortening waiting times, thereby alleviating the burden on drivers! By replacing the "eyes" of your loading bay management with this high-precision sensor, why not start taking measures against the "2024 Problem"? Take a look at the product features: "Can it accurately detect availability?" "Can we really use it in our company?" "I just want to know the cost, even if it's an estimate." If you have any questions or requests, please feel free to consult us first.

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