Abstract

The invention relates to a cold-rolled continuously annealed steel strip or sheet having a tensile strength of 980 MPa or more, a total elongation of 8% or more and a hole expansion ratio of 50% or more, and to a method of producing the same.

IPC Classes  ?

• C22C 38/04 - Ferrous alloys, e.g. steel alloys containing manganese
• C22C 38/02 - Ferrous alloys, e.g. steel alloys containing silicon
• C22C 38/06 - Ferrous alloys, e.g. steel alloys containing aluminium
• C22C 38/38 - Ferrous alloys, e.g. steel alloys containing chromium with more than 1.5% by weight of manganese
• C22C 38/16 - Ferrous alloys, e.g. steel alloys containing copper
• C22C 38/08 - Ferrous alloys, e.g. steel alloys containing nickel
• C22C 38/12 - Ferrous alloys, e.g. steel alloys containing tungsten, tantalum, molybdenum, vanadium or niobium
• C22C 38/14 - Ferrous alloys, e.g. steel alloys containing titanium or zirconium
• C22C 38/00 - Ferrous alloys, e.g. steel alloys
• C21D 9/46 - Heat treatment, e.g. annealing, hardening, quenching or tempering, adapted for particular articlesFurnaces therefor for sheet metals
• C21D 8/02 - Modifying the physical properties by deformation combined with, or followed by, heat treatment during manufacturing of plates or strips
• C21D 6/00 - Heat treatment of ferrous alloys
• C21D 1/18 - HardeningQuenching with or without subsequent tempering
• C21D 1/19 - HardeningQuenching with or without subsequent tempering by interrupted quenching
• C21D 1/26 - Methods of annealing
• B32B 15/01 - Layered products essentially comprising metal all layers being exclusively metallic
• C23C 2/06 - Zinc or cadmium or alloys based thereon
• C23C 2/02 - Pretreatment of the material to be coated, e.g. for coating on selected surface areas
• C23C 2/40 - PlatesStrips
• C22C 18/00 - Alloys based on zinc
• C22C 18/04 - Alloys based on zinc with aluminium as the next major constituent
• C22C 21/02 - Alloys based on aluminium with silicon as the next major constituent
• C22C 21/10 - Alloys based on aluminium with zinc as the next major constituent

Abstract

This invention relates to metamaterials for shock absorption and load bearing applications and to the methods for producing said metamaterials, wherein the essence of the metamaterial design lies in creating materials through artificially crafted structural units with specific properties and functions.

IPC Classes  ?

• F16F 7/00 - Vibration-dampersShock-absorbers
• F16F 7/12 - Vibration-dampersShock-absorbers using plastic deformation of members
• B22F 10/00 - Additive manufacturing of workpieces or articles from metallic powder
• B33Y 10/00 - Processes of additive manufacturing
• B33Y 80/00 - Products made by additive manufacturing

Abstract

22 emissions produced in the reduction process of iron ore and to improved utilization of off-gases in such an iron-ore reduction process and to an apparatus therefor.

IPC Classes  ?

• C21B 5/06 - Making pig-iron in the blast furnace using top gas in the blast furnace process
• C21B 7/00 - Blast furnaces
• C21B 13/00 - Making spongy iron or liquid steel, by direct processes
• C07C 41/01 - Preparation of ethers
• C07C 41/09 - Preparation of ethers by dehydration of compounds containing hydroxy groups

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for manufacturing a hot-formed steel sheet product, the method comprising the steps of: providing a steel sheet and creating a Si-enriched surface layer on at least one surface of the steel sheet; cutting said steel sheet to obtain a coated steel blank; heating said steel blank to a temperature in the range of between the austenitization temperature of the steel and 950°C; transferring said heated blank to a die; hot-forming said heated blank in said die, preferably at a temperature in a range of 600°C to 830°C, to thereby obtain a hot formed steel sheet product; cooling said heated product down to below the Mf temperature of the steel.

IPC Classes  ?

• C21D 1/673 - Quenching devices for die quenching
• C22C 38/02 - Ferrous alloys, e.g. steel alloys containing silicon
• C22C 38/04 - Ferrous alloys, e.g. steel alloys containing manganese
• C22C 38/06 - Ferrous alloys, e.g. steel alloys containing aluminium
• C23C 10/08 - Solid state diffusion of only metal elements or silicon into metallic material surfaces using gases only one element being diffused
• C23C 10/60 - After-treatment
• C23C 16/24 - Deposition of silicon only
• C21D 9/46 - Heat treatment, e.g. annealing, hardening, quenching or tempering, adapted for particular articlesFurnaces therefor for sheet metals

Abstract

This invention relates to a method for producing a steel melt for casting into a cast product in a continuous casting machine with a reduced carbon footprint.

IPC Classes  ?

• C21B 13/00 - Making spongy iron or liquid steel, by direct processes
• C21B 13/14 - Multi-stage processes
• C21C 1/02 - Dephosphorising or desulfurising
• C21C 1/04 - Removing impurities other than carbon, phosphorus, or sulfur
• C21C 7/06 - Deoxidising, e.g. killing
• C21C 7/10 - Handling in vacuum

Abstract

The invention relates to a direct iron-ore reduction process comprising the steps of: producing a first gas stream of hydrogen and a second gas stream of nitrogen from liquid ammonia or an aqueous solution containing ammonia, in an ammonia electrolyser unit comprising at least one electrolysis cell; evacuating the first gas stream of hydrogen from the ammonia electrolyser unit; evacuating the second gas stream of nitrogen from the ammonia electrolyser unit; supplying iron ore to a direct-reduction reactor; supplying a hydrogen-containing reducing gas to the direct-reduction reactor, said hydrogen-containing reducing gas comprising at least part of the first gas stream of hydrogen; subjecting the iron ore to direct reduction with the hydrogen from the hydrogen-containing reducing gas in the direct-reduction reactor so as to obtain direct reduced iron, thereby generating a top gas; and evacuating the direct reduced iron from the direct-reduction reactor.

IPC Classes  ?

• C21B 13/00 - Making spongy iron or liquid steel, by direct processes
• C21B 13/02 - Making spongy iron or liquid steel, by direct processes in shaft furnaces

Abstract

This invention relates to a process for producing carburised molten metal in a smelting apparatus suitable for further processing and to an apparatus for performing the process.

IPC Classes  ?

• C21B 3/04 - Recovery of by-products, e.g. slag
• C21B 13/00 - Making spongy iron or liquid steel, by direct processes
• C21B 13/12 - Making spongy iron or liquid steel, by direct processes in electric furnaces
• C21B 13/14 - Multi-stage processes
• C22B 7/02 - Working-up flue dust
• C22B 7/04 - Working-up slag

Abstract

The invention relates to a method of producing a hot-rolled high strength structural steel having improved formability and toughness and to a method for producing such a steel strip.

IPC Classes  ?

• C21D 8/02 - Modifying the physical properties by deformation combined with, or followed by, heat treatment during manufacturing of plates or strips
• C22C 38/00 - Ferrous alloys, e.g. steel alloys
• C22C 38/02 - Ferrous alloys, e.g. steel alloys containing silicon
• C22C 38/04 - Ferrous alloys, e.g. steel alloys containing manganese
• C22C 38/06 - Ferrous alloys, e.g. steel alloys containing aluminium
• C22C 38/38 - Ferrous alloys, e.g. steel alloys containing chromium with more than 1.5% by weight of manganese
• C22C 38/32 - Ferrous alloys, e.g. steel alloys containing chromium with boron
• C22C 38/34 - Ferrous alloys, e.g. steel alloys containing chromium with more than 1.5% by weight of silicon

Abstract

This invention relates to a method and an apparatus for producing hot metallic charge material and for subsequent discharging the hot metallic charge material into a converter of a BOS-plant or into a reducing electrical arc furnace (REF) or into a submerged electric arc furnace (SAF), by feeding cold metallic charge material through a heating device.

IPC Classes  ?

• C21C 5/56 - Manufacture of steel by other methods
• F27B 3/18 - Arrangement of devices for charging
• F27D 13/00 - Apparatus for preheating chargesArrangements for preheating charges
• F27D 17/00 - Arrangements for using waste heatArrangements for using, or disposing of, waste gases

Abstract

A method of determining the elemental inhomogeneity of a continuously cast metal by laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01N 21/71 - Systems in which the material investigated is excited whereby it emits light or causes a change in wavelength of the incident light thermally excited
• G01N 33/204 - Structure thereof, e.g. crystal structure

Abstract

A method for manufacturing a steel sheet for a battery, a steel sheet for a battery case as well as to a battery case made therefrom.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01M 50/119 - Metals
• H01M 50/124 - Primary casingsJackets or wrappings characterised by the material having a layered structure

Abstract

A multi-slot gas wiping device for controlling the thickness of a molten metallic coating on a moving metal strip. The device including a nozzle system.

IPC Classes  ?

• C23C 2/20 - StripsPlates

Abstract

The invention relates to a process of manufacturing an electrocatalyst for alkaline water electrolysis, the method comprising the steps of: (i) producing an aqueous electrolyte comprising suspended graphene and graphite nanoplatelet structures having a thickness of <100 nm in an electrochemical cell, wherein the cell comprises: (a) a negative electrode which is graphitic, (b) a positive electrode which is graphitic, (c) an aqueous electrolyte which comprises ions in a solvent, said ions comprising cations and anions, wherein said anions comprise sulphate anions; and wherein the method comprises the step of passing a current through the cell to obtain exfoliated graphene and graphite nanoplatelet structures in the aqueous electrolyte in an amount of more than 5 g/l; (ii) composing an electroplating bath (2) comprising suspended graphene and graphite nanoplatelet structures in an amount of more than 2 g/l, the acidic electroplating bath comprising of an aqueous solution of nickel sulphate and the aqueous electrolyte comprising the suspended graphene and graphite nanoplatelet structures having a thickness of <100 nm in an amount of more than 5 g/l of step (i); and (iii) electrodepositing from the electroplating bath a combined layer of Ni or Ni-alloy and graphene and graphite particles on a carrier to form an electrocatalyst.

IPC Classes  ?

• C01B 32/19 - Preparation by exfoliation
• C25B 1/04 - Hydrogen or oxygen by electrolysis of water
• C25B 1/135 - Carbon
• C25B 11/052 - Electrodes comprising one or more electrocatalytic coatings on a substrate
• C25B 11/091 - Electrodes formed of electrocatalysts on a substrate or carrier characterised by the electrocatalysts material consisting of at least one catalytic element and at least one catalytic compoundElectrodes formed of electrocatalysts on a substrate or carrier characterised by the electrocatalysts material consisting of two or more catalytic elements or catalytic compounds
• C25D 3/12 - ElectroplatingBaths therefor from solutions of nickel or cobalt
• C25D 7/00 - Electroplating characterised by the article coated
• C25D 15/00 - Electrolytic or electrophoretic production of coatings containing embedded materials, e.g. particles, whiskers, wires

Abstract

A hot dip coating device to provide a metal coating on a moving metal sheet, containing a liquid bath of metal coating material in use. The metal coating material on the moving metal sheet in use, including a container for the liquid bath, a guide or sink roll in the container below liquid bath surface level in use to guide the moving metal sheet through the bath, and a gas knife, above the liquid bath in use, having an outlet to project wiping gas on the metal coating on the metal sheet. At least one supporting roll with the guide or sink roll in use influence metal sheet shape in its width direction at the gas knife location. The one supporting roll is above liquid bath surface level to operate on the metal sheet before the metal sheet enters the bath.

IPC Classes  ?

• C23C 2/20 - StripsPlates
• C23C 2/06 - Zinc or cadmium or alloys based thereon
• C23C 2/12 - Aluminium or alloys based thereon
• C23C 2/40 - PlatesStrips
• C23C 2/00 - Hot-dipping or immersion processes for applying the coating material in the molten state without affecting the shapeApparatus therefor

Abstract

An expansion joint for flexibly joining two tube segments for producing a tube for an evacuated tube transport system (ETT), wherein the expansion joint includes two annular rims and an annular flexible and airtight sleeve for rendering the expansion joint airtight wherein the sleeve includes two annular bead sections connected by an annular flexible carcass wherein each annular bead section includes a bead wire, and wherein the bead sections are designed to airtightly co-operate with rims that are fixed to the outside perimeter of each of the tube segments, wherein the rims are fixed at, or close to the opening of the tube segments.

IPC Classes  ?

• F16L 27/108 - Adjustable jointsJoints allowing movement comprising a flexible connection only the ends of the pipe being interconnected by a flexible sleeve the sleeve having the form of a bellows with only one corrugation
• B23P 11/00 - Connecting or disconnecting metal parts or objects by metal-working techniques, not otherwise provided for
• F16L 51/02 - Expansion-compensation arrangements for pipe-lines making use of a bellows or an expansible folded or corrugated tube

Abstract

The invention relates to a high strength steel sheet with excellent hole expandability having a hole expansion ratio of 40% or more, and to a method of producing the same.

IPC Classes  ?

• C21D 1/18 - HardeningQuenching with or without subsequent tempering
• C21D 1/22 - Martempering
• C21D 8/02 - Modifying the physical properties by deformation combined with, or followed by, heat treatment during manufacturing of plates or strips
• C21D 8/04 - Modifying the physical properties by deformation combined with, or followed by, heat treatment during manufacturing of plates or strips to produce plates or strips for deep-drawing
• C22C 38/02 - Ferrous alloys, e.g. steel alloys containing silicon
• C22C 38/04 - Ferrous alloys, e.g. steel alloys containing manganese
• C22C 38/06 - Ferrous alloys, e.g. steel alloys containing aluminium
• C21D 1/19 - HardeningQuenching with or without subsequent tempering by interrupted quenching

Abstract

A method for the electrodeposition of a functional or decorative chromium layer onto a metallic substrate in an electrodeposition process from a halide-ion free and boric acid free aqueous electrolyte solution and to the coated product obtained thereby.

IPC Classes  ?

• C25D 3/06 - ElectroplatingBaths therefor from solutions of chromium from solutions of trivalent chromium
• C25D 3/10 - ElectroplatingBaths therefor from solutions of chromium characterised by the organic bath constituents used
• C25D 7/06 - WiresStripsFoils
• C25D 17/10 - Electrodes
• C25D 21/12 - Process control or regulation

Abstract

A low carbon steel welded tube for low internal pressure applications, wherein the pressure in the tube is, in use, less than 10 kPa, wherein the low carbon steel constituting the welded tube is a hot-rolled steel strip having a thickness of between 8 and 40 mm and wherein the tube provides excellent magnetic shielding, having a composition comprising (in wt.%): - C : 0.001 - 0.100; - Mn: 0.100 - 0.400; - Si: 0 - 0.030 - Alzo: 0.015 - 0.075; - S: 0 - 0.025; - P: 0 - 0.025; - N: 0 - 0.010 optionally one or more of the following - Cr: 0 - 0.100; - Cu: 0 - 0.040; - Ni: 0 - 0.100; - Nb: 0 - 0.010; - V: 0 - 0.010; - B: 0 - 0.0030 - Ti: 0 - 0.010 - Mo: 0 - 0.020 - Sn: 0 - 0.100 - remainder iron and inevitable impurities resulting from the steelmaking process, wherein the average grainsize of the ferrite, as measured at ¼ thickness of the hot-rolled steel strip, in the steel is more than 10 µm, and to the use thereof..

IPC Classes  ?

• C21D 9/08 - Heat treatment, e.g. annealing, hardening, quenching or tempering, adapted for particular articlesFurnaces therefor for tubular bodies or pipes
• B21C 37/12 - Making tubes or metal hoses with helically arranged seams
• B23K 9/032 - Seam weldingBacking meansInserts for three-dimensional seams
• B23K 11/08 - Seam welding not restricted to one of the preceding subgroups
• C22C 38/02 - Ferrous alloys, e.g. steel alloys containing silicon
• C22C 38/04 - Ferrous alloys, e.g. steel alloys containing manganese
• C22C 38/06 - Ferrous alloys, e.g. steel alloys containing aluminium
• F16L 9/16 - Rigid pipes wound from sheets or strips, with or without reinforcement
• B21B 37/16 - Control of thickness, width, diameter or other transverse dimensions

Abstract

The invention relates to a high strength steel strip or sheet excellent in ductility and bendability. The invention also relates to a method for producing such steel strip or sheet.

IPC Classes  ?

• C21D 8/02 - Modifying the physical properties by deformation combined with, or followed by, heat treatment during manufacturing of plates or strips
• C21D 8/04 - Modifying the physical properties by deformation combined with, or followed by, heat treatment during manufacturing of plates or strips to produce plates or strips for deep-drawing
• C21D 9/46 - Heat treatment, e.g. annealing, hardening, quenching or tempering, adapted for particular articlesFurnaces therefor for sheet metals
• C21D 9/48 - Heat treatment, e.g. annealing, hardening, quenching or tempering, adapted for particular articlesFurnaces therefor for sheet metals deep-drawing sheets
• C21D 1/02 - Hardening articles or materials formed by forging or rolling, with no further heating beyond that required for the formation
• C21D 1/19 - HardeningQuenching with or without subsequent tempering by interrupted quenching
• C21D 1/20 - Isothermal quenching, e.g. bainitic hardening
• C21D 1/25 - Hardening, combined with annealing between 300 °C and 600 °C, i.e. heat refining ("Vergüten")
• C21D 1/18 - HardeningQuenching with or without subsequent tempering
• C22C 38/00 - Ferrous alloys, e.g. steel alloys
• C22C 38/02 - Ferrous alloys, e.g. steel alloys containing silicon
• C22C 38/04 - Ferrous alloys, e.g. steel alloys containing manganese
• C22C 38/06 - Ferrous alloys, e.g. steel alloys containing aluminium
• C22C 38/08 - Ferrous alloys, e.g. steel alloys containing nickel
• C22C 38/28 - Ferrous alloys, e.g. steel alloys containing chromium with titanium or zirconium
• C22C 38/26 - Ferrous alloys, e.g. steel alloys containing chromium with niobium or tantalum
• C22C 38/14 - Ferrous alloys, e.g. steel alloys containing titanium or zirconium
• C22C 38/16 - Ferrous alloys, e.g. steel alloys containing copper
• C22C 38/20 - Ferrous alloys, e.g. steel alloys containing chromium with copper
• C22C 38/38 - Ferrous alloys, e.g. steel alloys containing chromium with more than 1.5% by weight of manganese
• C22C 38/32 - Ferrous alloys, e.g. steel alloys containing chromium with boron
• C22C 38/12 - Ferrous alloys, e.g. steel alloys containing tungsten, tantalum, molybdenum, vanadium or niobium
• C22C 38/18 - Ferrous alloys, e.g. steel alloys containing chromium
• B32B 15/01 - Layered products essentially comprising metal all layers being exclusively metallic
• C23C 2/06 - Zinc or cadmium or alloys based thereon
• C23C 2/02 - Pretreatment of the material to be coated, e.g. for coating on selected surface areas
• C23C 2/28 - Thermal after-treatment, e.g. treatment in oil bath
• C23C 2/40 - PlatesStrips
• C25D 3/00 - ElectroplatingBaths therefor

Abstract

A tube section for constructing a tube for underpressure applications with an incircle having a diameter of at least 2 m and to an evacuated tube transport system tube produced therefrom.

IPC Classes  ?

• B61B 13/10 - Tunnel systems

Abstract

A method for treating the surface of a steel strip is provided where the method comprises the steps of providing a steel strip (5), plasma treatment of the steel strip by a magnetron plasma sputter unit (1); transferring of the plasma treated steel strip in atmospheric conditions to a post-processing unit (35) within 30 mins; and post processing the steel strip after the plasma treatment wherein the post-processing unit (35) is a continuous hot dip galvanizing unit.

IPC Classes  ?

• C23C 14/02 - Pretreatment of the material to be coated
• C23C 14/35 - Sputtering by application of a magnetic field, e.g. magnetron sputtering
• C23C 14/56 - Apparatus specially adapted for continuous coatingArrangements for maintaining the vacuum, e.g. vacuum locks
• H01J 37/34 - Gas-filled discharge tubes operating with cathodic sputtering
• H01J 37/32 - Gas-filled discharge tubes

Abstract

A metal substrate provided with a surface texture wherein the Maximum Zero Normalised Auto Correlation (MZNAC) of the surface texture is in the range of 0.2-0.8, as well as a method to apply such surface textures on a metal substrate.

IPC Classes  ?

• B23K 26/362 - Laser etching
• B21B 1/22 - Metal rolling methods or mills for making semi-finished products of solid or profiled cross-sectionSequence of operations in milling trainsLayout of rolling-mill plant, e.g. grouping of standsSuccession of passes or of sectional pass alternations for rolling bands or sheets of indefinite length
• B32B 15/01 - Layered products essentially comprising metal all layers being exclusively metallic
• B32B 3/26 - Layered products comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar shapeLayered products comprising a layer having particular features of form characterised by a particular shape of the outline of the cross-section of a continuous layerLayered products comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar shapeLayered products comprising a layer having particular features of form characterised by a layer with cavities or internal voids

Abstract

The present invention relates to a container for shielding an induction coil. It further relates to a physical vapor deposition system comprising such a container.

IPC Classes  ?

• H05B 6/24 - Crucible furnaces
• F27B 14/06 - Crucible or pot furnacesTank furnaces heated electrically, e.g. induction crucible furnaces, with or without any other source of heat
• F27D 11/06 - Induction heating, i.e. in which the material being heated, or its container or elements embodied therein, form the secondary of a transformer
• F27B 5/14 - Arrangements of heating devices

Abstract

The present invention relates to a method of determining the elemental inhomogeneity of a continuously cast metal by laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01N 21/71 - Systems in which the material investigated is excited whereby it emits light or causes a change in wavelength of the incident light thermally excited
• G01J 3/443 - Emission spectrometry
• G01N 33/204 - Structure thereof, e.g. crystal structure

Abstract

The invention relates to a cold-rolled and hot-press formed steel product with excellent hole expandability and to a method of producing the hot-press formed steel product.

IPC Classes  ?

• C21D 8/02 - Modifying the physical properties by deformation combined with, or followed by, heat treatment during manufacturing of plates or strips
• C22C 38/00 - Ferrous alloys, e.g. steel alloys
• C22C 38/02 - Ferrous alloys, e.g. steel alloys containing silicon
• C22C 38/04 - Ferrous alloys, e.g. steel alloys containing manganese
• C22C 38/06 - Ferrous alloys, e.g. steel alloys containing aluminium
• C22C 38/12 - Ferrous alloys, e.g. steel alloys containing tungsten, tantalum, molybdenum, vanadium or niobium
• C22C 38/14 - Ferrous alloys, e.g. steel alloys containing titanium or zirconium
• C22C 38/16 - Ferrous alloys, e.g. steel alloys containing copper
• C22C 38/18 - Ferrous alloys, e.g. steel alloys containing chromium
• C21D 1/22 - Martempering
• C21D 1/25 - Hardening, combined with annealing between 300 °C and 600 °C, i.e. heat refining ("Vergüten")

Abstract

A double-walled tube section for constructing a double-walled tube segment suitable for underpressure applications such as an evacuated tube transport system including elongated curved outer shell parts, interlayer shell parts and an inner wall. The elongated curved outer shell parts form the outer wall of the double-walled tube segment. The interlayer shell parts are of thin sheet and include a rectanqular portion having short edges and long edges and a flange on at least one of the short edges.

IPC Classes  ?

• F16L 9/14 - Compound tubes, i.e. made of materials not wholly covered by any one of the preceding groups
• B21C 37/15 - Making tubes of special shapeMaking the fittings
• B23K 31/02 - Processes relevant to this subclass, specially adapted for particular articles or purposes, but not covered by any single one of main groups relating to soldering or welding
• F16L 9/22 - Pipes composed of a plurality of segments
• F16L 9/18 - Double-walled pipesMulti-channel pipes or pipe assemblies
• B23K 101/06 - Tubes

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for manufacturing a steel sheet for a battery, a steel sheet for a battery case as well as to a battery case made therefrom.

IPC Classes  ?

• C01B 32/186 - Preparation by chemical vapour deposition [CVD]
• C23C 16/26 - Deposition of carbon only
• C23C 16/54 - Apparatus specially adapted for continuous coating
• C23C 16/56 - After-treatment
• H01M 50/10 - Primary casingsJackets or wrappings
• C23C 16/02 - Pretreatment of the material to be coated

Abstract

A high strength steel product and a process for producing a high strength steel product, the high strength steel product being useful for producing frame components for vehicles and automobiles.

IPC Classes  ?

• C21D 9/46 - Heat treatment, e.g. annealing, hardening, quenching or tempering, adapted for particular articlesFurnaces therefor for sheet metals
• C21D 8/02 - Modifying the physical properties by deformation combined with, or followed by, heat treatment during manufacturing of plates or strips
• C22C 38/00 - Ferrous alloys, e.g. steel alloys
• C22C 38/02 - Ferrous alloys, e.g. steel alloys containing silicon
• C22C 38/06 - Ferrous alloys, e.g. steel alloys containing aluminium
• C22C 38/42 - Ferrous alloys, e.g. steel alloys containing chromium with nickel with copper
• C22C 38/44 - Ferrous alloys, e.g. steel alloys containing chromium with nickel with molybdenum or tungsten
• C22C 38/46 - Ferrous alloys, e.g. steel alloys containing chromium with nickel with vanadium
• C22C 38/48 - Ferrous alloys, e.g. steel alloys containing chromium with nickel with niobium or tantalum
• C22C 38/50 - Ferrous alloys, e.g. steel alloys containing chromium with nickel with titanium or zirconium
• C22C 38/58 - Ferrous alloys, e.g. steel alloys containing chromium with nickel with more than 1.5% by weight of manganese

Abstract

The present invention relates to a multi-slot gas wiping device for controlling the thickness of a molten metallic coating on a moving metal strip.

IPC Classes  ?

• C23C 2/00 - Hot-dipping or immersion processes for applying the coating material in the molten state without affecting the shapeApparatus therefor
• B05C 11/06 - Apparatus for spreading or distributing liquids or other fluent materials already applied to a surfaceControl of the thickness of a coating with a blast of gas or vapour
• C23C 2/16 - Removing excess of molten coatingsControlling or regulating the coating thickness using fluids under pressure, e.g. air knives
• C23C 2/40 - PlatesStrips
• C23C 2/20 - StripsPlates

Abstract

A device and a method for continuous desulphurisation of liquid iron provided by a blast furnace process or a direct reduction process. The device including a desulphurisation reactor or a plurality of consecutive desulphurisation reactors. The desulphurisation reactor or reactors each include an entry section for receiving liquid iron from liquid iron production means or from the desulphurisation reactor immediately preceding the subsequent desulphurisation reactor, and a reaction section for removing the sulphur from the liquid iron.

IPC Classes  ?

• C21C 1/02 - Dephosphorising or desulfurising

Abstract

An expansion joint (2) for flexibly joining two tube segments (1) for producing a tube for an evacuated tube transport system (ETT), wherein the expansion joint (2) comprises two annular rims (15) and an annular flexible and airtight sleeve (14) for rendering the expansion joint airtight wherein the sleeve (14) comprises two annular bead sections (11) connected by an annular flexible carcass (13) wherein each annular bead section (11) comprises a bead wire (12), and wherein the bead sections (11) are designed to airtightly co-operate with the rims (15) that are fixed to the outside perimeter of each of the tube segments, wherein the rims (15) are preferably fixed at, or close to the opening of the tube segments (1).

IPC Classes  ?

• F16L 17/00 - Joints with packing adapted to sealing by fluid pressure
• F16L 17/06 - Joints with packing adapted to sealing by fluid pressure with sealing rings arranged between the end surfaces of the pipes or flanges or arranged in recesses in the pipe ends or flanges
• F16L 27/107 - Adjustable jointsJoints allowing movement comprising a flexible connection only the ends of the pipe being interconnected by a flexible sleeve
• F16L 27/108 - Adjustable jointsJoints allowing movement comprising a flexible connection only the ends of the pipe being interconnected by a flexible sleeve the sleeve having the form of a bellows with only one corrugation
• F16L 51/02 - Expansion-compensation arrangements for pipe-lines making use of a bellows or an expansible folded or corrugated tube
• B61B 13/10 - Tunnel systems

Abstract

A tube section for constructing a tube suitable for underpressure applications with an incircle having a diameter of at least 2 m and to an evacuated tube transport system tube produced therefrom.

IPC Classes  ?

• B61B 13/10 - Tunnel systems

Abstract

A method of manufacturing iron in a metallurgical vessel, the vessel including a bath of molten iron with on top of the bath of molten iron a layer of slag, wherein a metalliferrous feed, carbon containing material, fluxing material, and oxygen or an oxygen-containing gas are introduced into the vessel to convert the metalliferrous feed into molten iron that is collected in the bath of molten iron and continuously or semi-continuously tapped from the vessel through an iron—outlet of the vessel, and wherein the composition of the fluxing material is selected to acquire a predetermined slag chemistry, which slag is regularly tapped out of the vessel through a slag—outlet, and the fluxing material includes slag derived from a steelmaking process.

IPC Classes  ?

• C21B 3/02 - General features in the manufacture of pig-iron by applying additives, e.g. fluxing agents
• C21B 13/00 - Making spongy iron or liquid steel, by direct processes

Abstract

This invention relates to a method for the electrodeposition of a functional or decorative chromium layer onto a metallic substrate in an electrodeposition process from a halide-ion free and boric acid free aqueous electrolyte solution and to the coated product obtained thereby.

IPC Classes  ?

• C25D 3/06 - ElectroplatingBaths therefor from solutions of chromium from solutions of trivalent chromium
• C25D 5/18 - Electroplating using modulated, pulsed or reversing current
• C25D 17/10 - Electrodes

Abstract

A hot rolled high strength steel sheet with improved formability, including of the following elements in weight %:0.13-0.35 C; 0.80-3.50 Mn; 0.01-2.50 Si; 0.02-1.00 Al; wherein the sum of Si and Al is 0.52-2.50; and optionally one or more selected from: 0.0002-0.0030 Ca; 0.0004-0.0100 REM; 0.10-1.00 Cu; 0.10-1.50 Cr; 0.10-1.00 Ni; 0.05-0.50 Mo; 0.0005-0.0050 B; 0.010-0.100 Nb; 0.010-0.100 Ti; 0.020-0.200 V; wherein the sum of Nb+Ti+V is 0-0.250 and wherein the sum of Cr+Ni+Cu+Mo is 0-1.50, and at most 0.100 P; at most 0.050 S; at most 0.0100 N; the balance inevitable impurities and Fe, wherein the hot rolled high strength steel sheet has a complex phase microstructure including in vol. %:65% or more of a matrix of a mixture of carbide free bainitic ferrite (BF) and/or tempered martensite (TM), and 5 to 25% of retained austenite (RA).

IPC Classes  ?

• C21D 9/46 - Heat treatment, e.g. annealing, hardening, quenching or tempering, adapted for particular articlesFurnaces therefor for sheet metals
• C21D 8/02 - Modifying the physical properties by deformation combined with, or followed by, heat treatment during manufacturing of plates or strips
• C21D 6/00 - Heat treatment of ferrous alloys
• C22C 38/54 - Ferrous alloys, e.g. steel alloys containing chromium with nickel with boron
• C22C 38/50 - Ferrous alloys, e.g. steel alloys containing chromium with nickel with titanium or zirconium
• C22C 38/48 - Ferrous alloys, e.g. steel alloys containing chromium with nickel with niobium or tantalum
• C22C 38/44 - Ferrous alloys, e.g. steel alloys containing chromium with nickel with molybdenum or tungsten
• C22C 38/42 - Ferrous alloys, e.g. steel alloys containing chromium with nickel with copper
• C22C 38/00 - Ferrous alloys, e.g. steel alloys
• C22C 38/46 - Ferrous alloys, e.g. steel alloys containing chromium with nickel with vanadium
• C22C 38/04 - Ferrous alloys, e.g. steel alloys containing manganese
• C22C 38/06 - Ferrous alloys, e.g. steel alloys containing aluminium
• C22C 38/02 - Ferrous alloys, e.g. steel alloys containing silicon

Abstract

Provided is method of manufacturing a steel article having a microstructure that is principally a mixture of bainite and martensite, and having a tensile strength higher than 780 MPa.

IPC Classes  ?

• C21D 1/20 - Isothermal quenching, e.g. bainitic hardening
• C21D 8/04 - Modifying the physical properties by deformation combined with, or followed by, heat treatment during manufacturing of plates or strips to produce plates or strips for deep-drawing
• C21D 9/48 - Heat treatment, e.g. annealing, hardening, quenching or tempering, adapted for particular articlesFurnaces therefor for sheet metals deep-drawing sheets
• C22C 38/00 - Ferrous alloys, e.g. steel alloys
• C22C 38/02 - Ferrous alloys, e.g. steel alloys containing silicon
• C22C 38/04 - Ferrous alloys, e.g. steel alloys containing manganese
• C22C 38/20 - Ferrous alloys, e.g. steel alloys containing chromium with copper
• C22C 38/24 - Ferrous alloys, e.g. steel alloys containing chromium with vanadium
• C22C 38/26 - Ferrous alloys, e.g. steel alloys containing chromium with niobium or tantalum
• C22C 38/28 - Ferrous alloys, e.g. steel alloys containing chromium with titanium or zirconium
• C22C 38/32 - Ferrous alloys, e.g. steel alloys containing chromium with boron
• C22C 38/38 - Ferrous alloys, e.g. steel alloys containing chromium with more than 1.5% by weight of manganese
• C22C 38/46 - Ferrous alloys, e.g. steel alloys containing chromium with nickel with vanadium
• C22C 38/50 - Ferrous alloys, e.g. steel alloys containing chromium with nickel with titanium or zirconium
• C22C 38/54 - Ferrous alloys, e.g. steel alloys containing chromium with nickel with boron
• C22C 38/58 - Ferrous alloys, e.g. steel alloys containing chromium with nickel with more than 1.5% by weight of manganese

Abstract

Provided is method of manufacturing a steel article having a microstructure that is principally a mixture of bainite and martensite, and having a tensile strength higher than 780 MPa.

IPC Classes  ?

• C21D 1/20 - Isothermal quenching, e.g. bainitic hardening
• C21D 8/04 - Modifying the physical properties by deformation combined with, or followed by, heat treatment during manufacturing of plates or strips to produce plates or strips for deep-drawing
• C21D 9/48 - Heat treatment, e.g. annealing, hardening, quenching or tempering, adapted for particular articlesFurnaces therefor for sheet metals deep-drawing sheets
• C22C 38/00 - Ferrous alloys, e.g. steel alloys
• C22C 38/02 - Ferrous alloys, e.g. steel alloys containing silicon
• C22C 38/04 - Ferrous alloys, e.g. steel alloys containing manganese
• C22C 38/20 - Ferrous alloys, e.g. steel alloys containing chromium with copper
• C22C 38/24 - Ferrous alloys, e.g. steel alloys containing chromium with vanadium
• C22C 38/26 - Ferrous alloys, e.g. steel alloys containing chromium with niobium or tantalum
• C22C 38/28 - Ferrous alloys, e.g. steel alloys containing chromium with titanium or zirconium
• C22C 38/32 - Ferrous alloys, e.g. steel alloys containing chromium with boron
• C22C 38/38 - Ferrous alloys, e.g. steel alloys containing chromium with more than 1.5% by weight of manganese
• C22C 38/46 - Ferrous alloys, e.g. steel alloys containing chromium with nickel with vanadium
• C22C 38/50 - Ferrous alloys, e.g. steel alloys containing chromium with nickel with titanium or zirconium
• C22C 38/54 - Ferrous alloys, e.g. steel alloys containing chromium with nickel with boron
• C22C 38/58 - Ferrous alloys, e.g. steel alloys containing chromium with nickel with more than 1.5% by weight of manganese

Abstract

the strength of the magnet field of the electromagnetic pump.

IPC Classes  ?

• C23C 14/24 - Vacuum evaporation
• F04B 17/04 - Pumps characterised by combination with, or adaptation to, specific driving engines or motors driven by electric motors using solenoids
• H02K 44/04 - Conduction pumps
• F04B 49/06 - Control using electricity

Abstract

Smelting metalliferous feed material process forming molten metal in smelting apparatus including smelt cyclone above and communicating with smelting vessel to contain molten metal and slag bath, including: partially reducing and melting feed material in smelt cyclone, allowing the molten partially reduced feed material flow downwardly into vessel, supplying oxygen-containing gas and carbonaceous material to vessel, smelting molten partially reduced feed material in molten metal and slag bath in vessel forming molten metal discharged from vessel and reaction products projected upwardly from molten bath, at least partially combusting combustible materials in reaction products in vessel space above molten bath, supplying oxygen-containing gas to smelt cyclone. Further combusting reaction products in smelt cyclone, discharging from smelt cyclone offgas including reaction products, supplying oxygen-containing gas into offgas duct upstream high temperature section combusting remaining offgas combustible materials while sufficiently hot for safe ignition and avoiding downstream burner-managed incineration.

IPC Classes  ?

• C21B 13/00 - Making spongy iron or liquid steel, by direct processes
• C21B 13/10 - Making spongy iron or liquid steel, by direct processes in hearth-type furnaces
• F23L 9/04 - Passages or apertures for delivering secondary air for completing combustion of fuel by discharging the air beyond the fire, i.e. nearer the smoke outlet
• F27B 1/24 - Cooling arrangements
• F27D 17/00 - Arrangements for using waste heatArrangements for using, or disposing of, waste gases

Abstract

This invention relates to a tube section for constructing a tube for underpressure applications with an incircle having a diameter of at least 2 m and to an evacuated tube transport system tube produced therefrom.

IPC Classes  ?

• B61B 13/10 - Tunnel systems

Abstract

The invention relates to a metal substrate provided with a surface texture characterised in that the Maximum Zero Normalised Auto Correlation (MZNAC) of the surface texture is in the range of 0.2 – 0.8, as well as a method to apply such surface textures on a metal substrate.

IPC Classes  ?

• B21B 1/22 - Metal rolling methods or mills for making semi-finished products of solid or profiled cross-sectionSequence of operations in milling trainsLayout of rolling-mill plant, e.g. grouping of standsSuccession of passes or of sectional pass alternations for rolling bands or sheets of indefinite length
• B21H 8/00 - Rolling metal of indefinite length in repetitive shapes specially designed for the manufacture of particular objects
• B23K 26/34 - Laser welding for purposes other than joining

Abstract

wherein the zinc containing materials are injected into the smelt cyclone and/or into the smelting vessel.

IPC Classes  ?

• C22B 19/36 - Obtaining zinc oxide in blast or reverberatory furnaces
• C22B 19/08 - Obtaining zinc by distilling in blast furnaces

Abstract

A method for off-gas composition control, wherein the off-gas results from a smelting apparatus for smelting a metalliferous feed material, wherein the smelting apparatus includes a smelting vessel, a smelt cyclone mounted on the smelting vessel and in connection with the inside of the smelting vessel and an off-gas duct connected to the smelt cyclone, wherein the method provides that an oxygen containing gas containing 95% oxygen or more is injected into the smelt cyclone and that the feed material is injected into the smelt cyclone with a carrier gas other than nitrogen gas.

IPC Classes  ?

• C21B 13/00 - Making spongy iron or liquid steel, by direct processes
• C21B 11/08 - Making pig-iron other than in blast furnaces in hearth-type furnaces

Abstract

remainder iron and inevitable impurities.

IPC Classes  ?

• C21D 9/52 - Heat treatment, e.g. annealing, hardening, quenching or tempering, adapted for particular articlesFurnaces therefor for wiresHeat treatment, e.g. annealing, hardening, quenching or tempering, adapted for particular articlesFurnaces therefor for strips
• C21D 9/46 - Heat treatment, e.g. annealing, hardening, quenching or tempering, adapted for particular articlesFurnaces therefor for sheet metals
• C21D 8/02 - Modifying the physical properties by deformation combined with, or followed by, heat treatment during manufacturing of plates or strips
• C21D 6/00 - Heat treatment of ferrous alloys
• C22C 38/14 - Ferrous alloys, e.g. steel alloys containing titanium or zirconium
• C22C 38/06 - Ferrous alloys, e.g. steel alloys containing aluminium
• C22C 38/04 - Ferrous alloys, e.g. steel alloys containing manganese
• C22C 38/02 - Ferrous alloys, e.g. steel alloys containing silicon
• C22C 38/00 - Ferrous alloys, e.g. steel alloys
• C22C 38/12 - Ferrous alloys, e.g. steel alloys containing tungsten, tantalum, molybdenum, vanadium or niobium

Abstract

meanmean is at most 30 μm and wherein the material area fraction is at least 30%.

IPC Classes  ?

• B21H 8/00 - Rolling metal of indefinite length in repetitive shapes specially designed for the manufacture of particular objects
• B21B 1/22 - Metal rolling methods or mills for making semi-finished products of solid or profiled cross-sectionSequence of operations in milling trainsLayout of rolling-mill plant, e.g. grouping of standsSuccession of passes or of sectional pass alternations for rolling bands or sheets of indefinite length
• B21B 27/00 - RollsLubricating, cooling or heating rolls while in use
• B23K 26/352 - Working by laser beam, e.g. welding, cutting or boring for surface treatment

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for removal of a zinc-based coating from a metal substrate provided with a zinc based coating by means of laser ablation, wherein the method include the steps of: - providing a metal substrate with a zinc-based coating, - defining a surface area from which the zinc-based coating is to be removed, - controlling a laser device to provide a laser beam for ablation of the zinc based coating, wherein the laser device provides a pulsed laser beam with a wavelength in a range of 680 – 1500 nm and a pulse duration in a range of 1 – 900 ps, - determining the thickness of the zinc based coating layer, - setting the fluence of the laser beam to a value above a threshold value for the ablation of the zinc based layer and determining the number of pulses per laser spot area required for the ablation of the zinc based coating over the complete thickness thereof, - positioning and moving the laser device and the metal substrate relative to each other, and removing the zinc based coating from the metal substrate over the defined surface area.

IPC Classes  ?

• B23K 26/40 - Removing material taking account of the properties of the material involved
• B23K 26/362 - Laser etching

Abstract

A metal substrate provided with surface textures wherein different texture patterns are provided over predefined surface areas of the metal substrate and wherein the different texture patterns are tailored to predefined surface properties of a product which is to be made out of the metal substrate as well as to a method for applying such surface textures on the metal substrate.

IPC Classes  ?

• B21B 1/22 - Metal rolling methods or mills for making semi-finished products of solid or profiled cross-sectionSequence of operations in milling trainsLayout of rolling-mill plant, e.g. grouping of standsSuccession of passes or of sectional pass alternations for rolling bands or sheets of indefinite length
• B23K 26/352 - Working by laser beam, e.g. welding, cutting or boring for surface treatment
• B32B 3/00 - Layered products comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar shapeLayered products comprising a layer having particular features of form
• C23C 2/26 - After-treatment
• B32B 3/28 - Layered products comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar shapeLayered products comprising a layer having particular features of form characterised by a particular shape of the outline of the cross-section of a continuous layerLayered products comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar shapeLayered products comprising a layer having particular features of form characterised by a layer with cavities or internal voids characterised by a layer comprising a deformed thin sheet, e.g. corrugated, crumpled
• B32B 3/30 - Layered products comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar shapeLayered products comprising a layer having particular features of form characterised by a particular shape of the outline of the cross-section of a continuous layerLayered products comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar shapeLayered products comprising a layer having particular features of form characterised by a layer with cavities or internal voids characterised by a layer formed with recesses or projections, e.g. grooved, ribbed
• F16S 1/00 - Sheets, panels, or other members of similar proportionsConstructions comprising assemblies of such members
• F16S 1/04 - Sheets, panels, or other members of similar proportionsConstructions comprising assemblies of such members produced by deforming or otherwise working a flat sheet
• F16S 1/06 - Sheets, panels, or other members of similar proportionsConstructions comprising assemblies of such members produced by deforming or otherwise working a flat sheet by deforming only
• B21B 1/26 - Metal rolling methods or mills for making semi-finished products of solid or profiled cross-sectionSequence of operations in milling trainsLayout of rolling-mill plant, e.g. grouping of standsSuccession of passes or of sectional pass alternations for rolling bands or sheets of indefinite length in a continuous process by hot-rolling
• B23K 101/18 - Sheet panels
• B23K 101/00 - Articles made by soldering, welding or cutting
• B23K 101/16 - Bands or sheets of indefinite length

Abstract

Double-walled tube section for constructing a double-walled tube segment suitable for underpressure applications such as an evacuated tube transport system.

IPC Classes  ?

• E21D 11/00 - Lining tunnels, galleries or other underground cavities, e.g. large underground chambersLinings thereforMaking such linings in situ, e.g. by assembling
• B21C 37/15 - Making tubes of special shapeMaking the fittings
• B61B 13/08 - Sliding or levitation systems
• B61B 13/10 - Tunnel systems
• B61B 13/12 - Systems with propulsion devices between or alongside the rails, e.g. pneumatic systems
• F16L 9/18 - Double-walled pipesMulti-channel pipes or pipe assemblies
• E21D 11/38 - WaterproofingHeat insulatingSoundproofingElectric insulating
• B23K 31/02 - Processes relevant to this subclass, specially adapted for particular articles or purposes, but not covered by any single one of main groups relating to soldering or welding

Abstract

This invention relates to a device and a method for continuous desulphurisation of liquid iron provided by a blast furnace process or a direct reduction process.

IPC Classes  ?

• C21C 1/02 - Dephosphorising or desulfurising
• C21C 7/00 - Treating molten ferrous alloys, e.g. steel, not covered by groups
• C21C 7/064 - DephosphorisingDesulfurising

Abstract

A method for producing a tube segment and a tube for an evacuated tube transport system and a method for producing the tube segment.

IPC Classes  ?

• B65G 51/18 - Adaptations of pipes or tubesPipe or tube joints
• B61B 13/10 - Tunnel systems
• B21C 37/15 - Making tubes of special shapeMaking the fittings
• B61B 13/12 - Systems with propulsion devices between or alongside the rails, e.g. pneumatic systems
• B65G 51/03 - Directly conveying the articles, e.g. slips, sheets, stockings, containers or workpieces, by flowing gases over a flat surface or in troughs
• B65G 54/02 - Non-mechanical conveyors not otherwise provided for electrostatic, electric, or magnetic

Abstract

This invention relates to a high strength steel product and a process for producing a high strength steel product, the high strength steel product being useful for producing frame components for vehicles and automobiles.

IPC Classes  ?

• C21D 8/02 - Modifying the physical properties by deformation combined with, or followed by, heat treatment during manufacturing of plates or strips
• C21D 1/22 - Martempering
• C21D 1/25 - Hardening, combined with annealing between 300 °C and 600 °C, i.e. heat refining ("Vergüten")
• C22C 38/34 - Ferrous alloys, e.g. steel alloys containing chromium with more than 1.5% by weight of silicon
• C22C 38/38 - Ferrous alloys, e.g. steel alloys containing chromium with more than 1.5% by weight of manganese
• C21D 1/673 - Quenching devices for die quenching

Abstract

Method of manufacturing iron in a metallurgical vessel, said vessel comprising a bath of molten iron with on top of the bath of molten iron a layer of slag, wherein a metalliferrous feed, carbon containing material, fluxing material, and oxygen or an oxygen-containing gas are introduced into the vessel to convert the metalliferrous feed into molten iron that is collected in the bath of molten iron and continuously or semi-continuously tapped from the vessel through an iron - outlet of the vessel, and wherein the composition of the fluxing material is selected to acquire a predetermined slag chemistry, which slag is regularly tapped out of the vessel through a slag - outlet, and the fluxing material comprises slag derived from a steelmaking process.

IPC Classes  ?

• C21B 3/02 - General features in the manufacture of pig-iron by applying additives, e.g. fluxing agents
• C21B 13/00 - Making spongy iron or liquid steel, by direct processes

Abstract

This invention relates to a tube section for constructing a tube suitable for underpressure applications with an incircle having a diameter of at least 2 m and to an evacuated tube transport system tube produced therefrom.

IPC Classes  ?

• B21C 37/15 - Making tubes of special shapeMaking the fittings
• B61B 13/08 - Sliding or levitation systems
• B61B 13/10 - Tunnel systems
• B61B 13/12 - Systems with propulsion devices between or alongside the rails, e.g. pneumatic systems

Abstract

This invention relates to a method for producing a high strength steel strip with a good deep drawability and a high strength steel produced thereby.

IPC Classes  ?

• B32B 15/01 - Layered products essentially comprising metal all layers being exclusively metallic
• C21D 8/02 - Modifying the physical properties by deformation combined with, or followed by, heat treatment during manufacturing of plates or strips
• C21D 8/04 - Modifying the physical properties by deformation combined with, or followed by, heat treatment during manufacturing of plates or strips to produce plates or strips for deep-drawing
• C23C 2/02 - Pretreatment of the material to be coated, e.g. for coating on selected surface areas
• C23C 2/06 - Zinc or cadmium or alloys based thereon
• C23C 2/28 - Thermal after-treatment, e.g. treatment in oil bath
• C23C 2/40 - PlatesStrips
• C22C 38/00 - Ferrous alloys, e.g. steel alloys
• C22C 38/02 - Ferrous alloys, e.g. steel alloys containing silicon
• C22C 38/04 - Ferrous alloys, e.g. steel alloys containing manganese
• C22C 38/06 - Ferrous alloys, e.g. steel alloys containing aluminium
• C22C 38/20 - Ferrous alloys, e.g. steel alloys containing chromium with copper
• C22C 38/22 - Ferrous alloys, e.g. steel alloys containing chromium with molybdenum or tungsten
• C22C 38/24 - Ferrous alloys, e.g. steel alloys containing chromium with vanadium
• C22C 38/26 - Ferrous alloys, e.g. steel alloys containing chromium with niobium or tantalum
• C22C 38/28 - Ferrous alloys, e.g. steel alloys containing chromium with titanium or zirconium
• C22C 38/32 - Ferrous alloys, e.g. steel alloys containing chromium with boron
• C22C 38/38 - Ferrous alloys, e.g. steel alloys containing chromium with more than 1.5% by weight of manganese

Abstract

A hot dip coating device to provide a metal coating on a moving metal sheet, containing a liquid bath of metal coating material in use. The metal coating material on the moving metal sheet in use, including a container for the liquid bath, a guide or sink roll in the container below liquid bath surface level in use to guide the moving metal sheet through the bath, and a gas knife, above the liquid bath in use, having an outlet to project wiping gas on the metal coating on the metal sheet. At least one supporting roll with the guide or sink roll in use influence metal sheet shape in its width direction at the gas knife location. The one supporting roll is above liquid bath surface level to operate on the metal sheet before the metal sheet enters the bath. A method for use of the device.

IPC Classes  ?

• C23C 2/20 - StripsPlates
• C23C 2/40 - PlatesStrips
• C23C 2/12 - Aluminium or alloys based thereon
• C23C 2/06 - Zinc or cadmium or alloys based thereon
• C23C 2/00 - Hot-dipping or immersion processes for applying the coating material in the molten state without affecting the shapeApparatus therefor

Abstract

The present invention relates to a hot rolled high strength steel sheet with improved formability, consisting of the following elements in weight %:0.13-0.35 C; 0.80-3.50 Mn; 0.01-2.50 Si; 0.02-1.00 Al; wherein the sum of Si and Al is 0.52-2.50; and optionally one or more selected from: 0.0002-0.0030 Ca; 0.0004-0.0100 REM; 0.10-1.00 Cu; 0.10-1.50 Cr; 0.10-1.00 Ni; 0.05-0.50 Mo; 0.0005-0.0050 B; 0.010-0.100 Nb; 0.010-0.100 Ti; 0.020-0.200 V; wherein the sum of Nb+Ti+V is 0-0.250 and wherein the sum of Cr+Ni+Cu+Mo is 0-1.50, and at most 0.100 P; at most 0.050 S; at most 0.0100 N; the balance consisting of inevitable impurities and Fe, wherein the hot rolled high strength steel sheet has a complex phase microstructure comprising in vol.%:65% or more of a matrix of a mixture of carbide free bainitic ferrite (BF) and/or tempered martensite (TM), and 5 to 25% of retained austenite (RA).

IPC Classes  ?

• C22C 38/04 - Ferrous alloys, e.g. steel alloys containing manganese
• C22C 38/02 - Ferrous alloys, e.g. steel alloys containing silicon
• C22C 38/06 - Ferrous alloys, e.g. steel alloys containing aluminium
• C22C 38/00 - Ferrous alloys, e.g. steel alloys
• C22C 38/16 - Ferrous alloys, e.g. steel alloys containing copper
• C22C 38/18 - Ferrous alloys, e.g. steel alloys containing chromium
• C22C 38/12 - Ferrous alloys, e.g. steel alloys containing tungsten, tantalum, molybdenum, vanadium or niobium
• C22C 38/14 - Ferrous alloys, e.g. steel alloys containing titanium or zirconium
• C22C 38/38 - Ferrous alloys, e.g. steel alloys containing chromium with more than 1.5% by weight of manganese
• C22C 38/34 - Ferrous alloys, e.g. steel alloys containing chromium with more than 1.5% by weight of silicon
• C21D 8/02 - Modifying the physical properties by deformation combined with, or followed by, heat treatment during manufacturing of plates or strips
• C22C 38/28 - Ferrous alloys, e.g. steel alloys containing chromium with titanium or zirconium
• C22C 38/22 - Ferrous alloys, e.g. steel alloys containing chromium with molybdenum or tungsten
• C22C 38/32 - Ferrous alloys, e.g. steel alloys containing chromium with boron
• C21D 9/46 - Heat treatment, e.g. annealing, hardening, quenching or tempering, adapted for particular articlesFurnaces therefor for sheet metals

Abstract

A gas sampling lance with a gas sample pipe for sampling gases wherein the gas sample pipe is divided in a lance pipe and a connecting pipe which connects the lance pipe to a gas scrubber, a first scraper to clean the inside of the lance pipe and a second scraper to clean the inside of the connecting pipe.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01N 1/24 - Suction devices
• G01N 33/00 - Investigating or analysing materials by specific methods not covered by groups
• G01N 1/22 - Devices for withdrawing samples in the gaseous state

Abstract

Method of producing a polyhedral helical tube, a polyhedral helical tube and use thereof.

IPC Classes  ?

• B21C 37/12 - Making tubes or metal hoses with helically arranged seams

Abstract

Double-walled tube section for constructing a double-walled tube segment suitable for underpressure applications such as an evacuated tube transport system.

IPC Classes  ?

• B61B 13/08 - Sliding or levitation systems
• B61B 13/12 - Systems with propulsion devices between or alongside the rails, e.g. pneumatic systems
• B21C 37/15 - Making tubes of special shapeMaking the fittings
• F16L 9/18 - Double-walled pipesMulti-channel pipes or pipe assemblies
• E21D 11/00 - Lining tunnels, galleries or other underground cavities, e.g. large underground chambersLinings thereforMaking such linings in situ, e.g. by assembling

Abstract

This invention relates to a high strength cold-rolled and heat-treated steel strip and strip produced thereby, useful for producing frame components for vehicles and automobiles such as frames for trucks.

IPC Classes  ?

• C21D 6/00 - Heat treatment of ferrous alloys
• C21D 8/02 - Modifying the physical properties by deformation combined with, or followed by, heat treatment during manufacturing of plates or strips
• C21D 1/18 - HardeningQuenching with or without subsequent tempering
• C21D 1/25 - Hardening, combined with annealing between 300 °C and 600 °C, i.e. heat refining ("Vergüten")
• C22C 38/00 - Ferrous alloys, e.g. steel alloys
• C22C 38/04 - Ferrous alloys, e.g. steel alloys containing manganese
• C22C 38/06 - Ferrous alloys, e.g. steel alloys containing aluminium
• C22C 38/14 - Ferrous alloys, e.g. steel alloys containing titanium or zirconium
• C22C 38/60 - Ferrous alloys, e.g. steel alloys containing lead, selenium, tellurium or antimony, or more than 0.04% by weight of sulfur

Abstract

A cold-rolled martensitic steel having high strength and high bendability having a microstructure consisting of 90 to 100 vol.% of martensite and 0 to 10 vol.% in total of ∑(bainite + retained austenite) consisting of: • 0.13 - 0.25 wt.% C; • 0.40 - 1.20 wt.% Mn; • 0.04 - 1.00 wt.% Cr; • 5 - 50 ppm by weight B; • 0.020 - 0.2 wt.% AI_tot; • 5 - 80 ppm by weight N; • 0.001 to 0.040 wt.% Ti; • 0 - 0.003 wt.% Ca; • 0 - 0.030 wt.% P; • 0 - 0.010 wt.% S; • 0 - 0.080 wt.% Si; • 0 - 0.10 wt.% Nb; • 0 - 0.10 wt.% Cu; • 0 - 0.20 wt.% Mo; • 0 - 0.060 wt.% Ni; • 0 - 0.10 wt.% V; • ∑(Cu+V+Ni+Mo) < 0.50 wt.%; • CE = C + Mn/6 + (Cr + Mo + V)/5 + (Ni + Cu + Si)/15 < 0.46; remainder iron and inevitable impurities, the steel having a yield strength of at least 880 MPa and an ultimate tensile strength of at least 1180 MPa and an average bending angle (BA-L+BA-T)/2 of at least 90°.

IPC Classes  ?

• C21D 8/02 - Modifying the physical properties by deformation combined with, or followed by, heat treatment during manufacturing of plates or strips
• C21D 8/04 - Modifying the physical properties by deformation combined with, or followed by, heat treatment during manufacturing of plates or strips to produce plates or strips for deep-drawing
• C21D 9/46 - Heat treatment, e.g. annealing, hardening, quenching or tempering, adapted for particular articlesFurnaces therefor for sheet metals
• C21D 9/48 - Heat treatment, e.g. annealing, hardening, quenching or tempering, adapted for particular articlesFurnaces therefor for sheet metals deep-drawing sheets
• C21D 9/00 - Heat treatment, e.g. annealing, hardening, quenching or tempering, adapted for particular articlesFurnaces therefor
• C21D 1/673 - Quenching devices for die quenching
• C22C 38/22 - Ferrous alloys, e.g. steel alloys containing chromium with molybdenum or tungsten
• C22C 38/24 - Ferrous alloys, e.g. steel alloys containing chromium with vanadium
• C22C 38/26 - Ferrous alloys, e.g. steel alloys containing chromium with niobium or tantalum
• C22C 38/28 - Ferrous alloys, e.g. steel alloys containing chromium with titanium or zirconium
• C22C 38/32 - Ferrous alloys, e.g. steel alloys containing chromium with boron
• C22C 38/42 - Ferrous alloys, e.g. steel alloys containing chromium with nickel with copper
• C22C 38/44 - Ferrous alloys, e.g. steel alloys containing chromium with nickel with molybdenum or tungsten
• C22C 38/46 - Ferrous alloys, e.g. steel alloys containing chromium with nickel with vanadium
• C22C 38/48 - Ferrous alloys, e.g. steel alloys containing chromium with nickel with niobium or tantalum
• C22C 38/50 - Ferrous alloys, e.g. steel alloys containing chromium with nickel with titanium or zirconium
• C22C 38/54 - Ferrous alloys, e.g. steel alloys containing chromium with nickel with boron
• C22C 38/00 - Ferrous alloys, e.g. steel alloys
• C22C 38/02 - Ferrous alloys, e.g. steel alloys containing silicon
• C22C 38/04 - Ferrous alloys, e.g. steel alloys containing manganese
• C22C 38/06 - Ferrous alloys, e.g. steel alloys containing aluminium

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for the direct reduction of iron ore using a reducing agent generated in an assembly of solid oxide electrolysis cell modules wherein the direct reduction of the iron ore is controlled dependent on the availability of energy sources to generate electrical energy for the assembly of solid oxide electrolysis.

IPC Classes  ?

• C21B 13/00 - Making spongy iron or liquid steel, by direct processes
• H01M 8/0606 - Combination of fuel cells with means for production of reactants or for treatment of residues with means for production of gaseous reactants

Abstract

Evacuated tube transport system tube, which in use is near vacuum, comprising a plurality of tube segments with an internal diameter of at least 3 m, wherein the tube segments consist of a single-walled metal tube and wherein the surface of the tube is provided with protruding or intruding reinforcements against buckling.

IPC Classes  ?

• B61B 13/10 - Tunnel systems

Abstract

The invention relates to a plasma cleaning apparatus comprising a container defining an ionisation chamber provided with an opening, a shielding container shielding the container defining the ionisation chamber provided with an opening, wherein the openings of the container defining the ionisation chamber and the opening of the shielding container are in register, a gas supply, a power supply, a plurality of magnets, wherein the plurality of magnets are placed inside the ionisation chamber.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01J 37/32 - Gas-filled discharge tubes
• H01J 37/34 - Gas-filled discharge tubes operating with cathodic sputtering

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for the recovery of zinc from zinc containing materials using a smelting apparatus for smelting a metalliferous feed material, wherein the smelting apparatus comprises a smelting vessel, a smelt cyclone mounted on the smelting vessel and in connection with the inside of the smelting vessel and an off-gas duct connected to the smelt cyclone, and wherein the method comprises the steps of: - injecting the feed material with a carrier gas into the smelt cyclone, - injecting an oxygen containing gas into the smelt cyclone, - injecting coal with a carrier gas into the smelting vessel, - injecting an oxygen containing gas into the smelting vessel, - optionally injecting fluxes with a carrier gas into the smelting vessel, wherein the zinc containing materials are injected into the smelt cyclone and/or into the smelting vessel.

IPC Classes  ?

• C21B 13/00 - Making spongy iron or liquid steel, by direct processes
• C22B 19/08 - Obtaining zinc by distilling in blast furnaces
• C22B 19/36 - Obtaining zinc oxide in blast or reverberatory furnaces
• F27D 17/00 - Arrangements for using waste heatArrangements for using, or disposing of, waste gases

Abstract

A process for smelting a metalliferous feed material to form a molten metal in a smelting apparatus, with the apparatus including (i) a smelting vessel that is adapted to contain a bath of molten metal and slag and (ii) a smelt cyclone that is positioned above and communicates with the smelting vessel, and with the process including the steps of: (i) partially reducing and melting a metalliferous feed material in the smelt cyclone and allowing the molten partially reduced metalliferous feed material to flow downwardly into the vessel, (ii) supplying an oxygen-containing gas and a carbonaceous material to the vessel and smelting molten partially reduced metalliferous feed material in a bath of molten metal and slag in the vessel and forming molten metal that ultimately is discharged from the vessel and reaction products (including solids and gases) that are projected upwardly from the molten bath, (iii) at least partially combusting combustible materials in the reaction products in a space in the vessel that is above the molten bath, (iv) supplying oxygen-containing gas to the smelt cyclone and further combusting combustible materials in the reaction products in the smelt cyclone, (v) discharging an offgas from the smelt cyclone, the offgas including the reaction products, and (vi) supplying oxygen-containing gas into the offgas duct in an upstream (in the direction of movement of the offgas through the duct) high temperature section of the offgas duct so that there is combustion of the remaining combustible materials in the offgas while the offgas is sufficiently hot to ensure safe ignition and thereby avoid the need for any type of downstream burner-managed incineration device.

IPC Classes  ?

• C21B 13/00 - Making spongy iron or liquid steel, by direct processes
• F27B 3/22 - Arrangements of air or gas supply devices
• F27D 17/00 - Arrangements for using waste heatArrangements for using, or disposing of, waste gases
• F27D 3/16 - Introducing a fluid jet or current into the charge

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for off-gas composition control, wherein the off-gas results from a smelting apparatus for smelting a metalliferous feed material, wherein the smelting apparatus comprises a smelting vessel, a smelt cyclone mounted on the smelting vessel and in connection with the inside of the smelting vessel and an off-gas duct connected to the smelt cyclone, wherein the method provides that an oxygen containing gas containing 95% oxygen or more is injected into the smelt cyclone and that the feed material is injected into the smelt cyclone with a carrier gas other than nitrogen gas.

IPC Classes  ?

• C21B 11/08 - Making pig-iron other than in blast furnaces in hearth-type furnaces
• C21B 13/00 - Making spongy iron or liquid steel, by direct processes

Abstract

The invention relates to a metal substrate provided with surface textures wherein different texture patterns are provided over predefined surface areas of the metal substrate and wherein the different texture patterns are tailored to predefined surface properties of a product which is to be made out of the metal substrate as well as to a method for applying such surface textures on the metal substrate.

IPC Classes  ?

• C23C 2/26 - After-treatment
• B21B 1/22 - Metal rolling methods or mills for making semi-finished products of solid or profiled cross-sectionSequence of operations in milling trainsLayout of rolling-mill plant, e.g. grouping of standsSuccession of passes or of sectional pass alternations for rolling bands or sheets of indefinite length
• B23K 26/00 - Working by laser beam, e.g. welding, cutting or boring
• B21B 1/08 - Metal rolling methods or mills for making semi-finished products of solid or profiled cross-sectionSequence of operations in milling trainsLayout of rolling-mill plant, e.g. grouping of standsSuccession of passes or of sectional pass alternations for rolling work of special cross-section, e.g. angle steel
• B23K 101/16 - Bands or sheets of indefinite length
• B23K 101/18 - Sheet panels
• B23K 101/00 - Articles made by soldering, welding or cutting
• B23K 26/352 - Working by laser beam, e.g. welding, cutting or boring for surface treatment

Abstract

An evacuated tube transport system tube.

IPC Classes  ?

• B32B 1/08 - Tubular products
• B32B 3/12 - Layered products comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar shapeLayered products comprising a layer having particular features of form characterised by a discontinuous layer, i.e. apertured or formed of separate pieces of material characterised by a layer of regularly-arranged cells whether integral or formed individually or by conjunction of separate strips, e.g. honeycomb structure
• B32B 3/28 - Layered products comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar shapeLayered products comprising a layer having particular features of form characterised by a particular shape of the outline of the cross-section of a continuous layerLayered products comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar shapeLayered products comprising a layer having particular features of form characterised by a layer with cavities or internal voids characterised by a layer comprising a deformed thin sheet, e.g. corrugated, crumpled
• B32B 7/08 - Interconnection of layers by mechanical means
• B32B 7/12 - Interconnection of layers using interposed adhesives or interposed materials with bonding properties
• B32B 15/04 - Layered products essentially comprising metal comprising metal as the main or only constituent of a layer, next to another layer of a specific substance
• B32B 15/18 - Layered products essentially comprising metal comprising iron or steel
• B61B 13/10 - Tunnel systems
• B32B 5/18 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by features of a layer containing foamed or specifically porous material
• B32B 5/20 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by features of a layer containing foamed or specifically porous material foamed in situ
• B32B 3/04 - Layered products comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar shapeLayered products comprising a layer having particular features of form characterised by features of form at particular places, e.g. in edge regions characterised by a layer folded at the edge, e.g. over another layer
• B32B 3/18 - Layered products comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar shapeLayered products comprising a layer having particular features of form characterised by a discontinuous layer, i.e. apertured or formed of separate pieces of material characterised by an internal layer formed of separate pieces of material

Abstract

A method to operate an apparatus for feeding liquid metal to an evaporator device in a vacuum chamber, wherein the feed tube runs from a container adapted to contain a liquid metal to the evaporator device and wherein an electromagnetic pump is provided in the feed tube and a valve in the feed tube between the electromagnetic pump and the evaporator device. An at least partially gas permeable electromagnetic pump, which is enclosed in a pressure controlled enclosure, is used in the method wherein electromagnetic pump and the pressure controlled enclosure are controlled such that filling and draining of the evaporator device and feed tube can be done without affecting the vacuum pressure in the vacuum chamber.

IPC Classes  ?

• C23C 14/24 - Vacuum evaporation
• C23C 14/14 - Metallic material, boron or silicon
• H02K 44/02 - Electrodynamic pumps
• H02K 44/04 - Conduction pumps
• C23C 14/16 - Metallic material, boron or silicon on metallic substrates or on substrates of boron or silicon
• C23C 14/56 - Apparatus specially adapted for continuous coatingArrangements for maintaining the vacuum, e.g. vacuum locks

Abstract

The invention relates to a method to control slag foaming in a smelting process in a vessel for smelting an iron-containing feed material comprising the steps of: - measuring vibration of the metallurgical vessel with an accelerometer at one or more positions on the vessel, - comparing values derived from accelerometer data with a threshold value which indicates the onset of a slag foaming incident, and - adjusting the smelting process if the value derived from the accelerometer data passes a predefined alarm value, - wherein the smelting process is adjusted by adjusting the amounts of the gaseous and/or the solid components injected in the smelting process.

IPC Classes  ?

• C21C 5/46 - Details or accessories
• C21C 5/35 - Blowing from above and through the bath
• C21C 7/00 - Treating molten ferrous alloys, e.g. steel, not covered by groups
• C21C 7/076 - Use of slags or fluxes as treating agents

Abstract

The invention relates to a steel strip or sheet having a complex phase microstructure comprising one or more of ferrite, carbide free bainite, martensite and/or retained austenite in its microstructure comprising: - 0.16 – 0.25 wt.% C; - 1.50 - 4.00 wt.% Mn; - 5 - 50 ppm B; - 5 - 100 ppm N; - 0.001 – 1.10 wt.% Al_tot; - 0.05 - 1.10 wt.% Si; - 0 - 0.04 wt.% Ti; - 0 – 0.10 wt.% Cu; - 0 - 0.10 wt.% Mo; - 0 – 0.10 wt.% Ni; - 0 - 0.20 wt.% V; - 0 – 0.05 wt.% P; - 0 – 0.05 wt.% S; - 0 – 0.10 wt.% Sn; - 0 – 0.025 wt.% Nb - 0 – 0.025 wt% Ca; remainder iron and inevitable impurities.

IPC Classes  ?

• C21D 8/02 - Modifying the physical properties by deformation combined with, or followed by, heat treatment during manufacturing of plates or strips
• C22C 38/00 - Ferrous alloys, e.g. steel alloys
• C22C 38/02 - Ferrous alloys, e.g. steel alloys containing silicon
• C22C 38/04 - Ferrous alloys, e.g. steel alloys containing manganese
• C22C 38/06 - Ferrous alloys, e.g. steel alloys containing aluminium
• C22C 38/32 - Ferrous alloys, e.g. steel alloys containing chromium with boron

Abstract

Method for producing a tube segment (1) and a tube for an evacuated tube transport system and to a method for producing said tube segment (1).

IPC Classes  ?

• E21D 11/15 - Plate liningsLaggings, i.e. linings designed for holding back formation material or for transmitting the load to main supporting members

Abstract

This invention relates to a method for a stator for a linear motor consisting of a stack of electrical steel laminations, and stators produced thereby.

IPC Classes  ?

• H02K 41/02 - Linear motorsSectional motors
• H02K 15/02 - Processes or apparatus specially adapted for manufacturing, assembling, maintaining or repairing of dynamo-electric machines of stator or rotor bodies
• E01B 25/32 - Stators, guide rails or slide rails
• B61B 13/08 - Sliding or levitation systems
• B60L 13/00 - Electric propulsion for monorail vehicles, suspension vehicles or rack railwaysMagnetic suspension or levitation for vehicles
• B61B 13/00 - Other railway systems

Abstract

This invention relates to a method for producing stacks of electrical steel laminations, e.g. for the production of stators for magnetic levitation trains and stacks produced thereby.

IPC Classes  ?

• H02K 15/02 - Processes or apparatus specially adapted for manufacturing, assembling, maintaining or repairing of dynamo-electric machines of stator or rotor bodies
• H02K 41/02 - Linear motorsSectional motors
• E01B 25/32 - Stators, guide rails or slide rails
• B60L 13/00 - Electric propulsion for monorail vehicles, suspension vehicles or rack railwaysMagnetic suspension or levitation for vehicles
• B61B 13/00 - Other railway systems

Abstract

A method and arrangement for the texturing of a moving steel strip wherein a texture is applied to a surface of a moving steel strip by ablation by means of a single laser beam or a plurality of laser beams directed at the surface of the moving steel strip and wherein a liquid is supplied on the moving steel strip over a surface area on the moving steel strip that covers the working area of the single laser beam or the plurality of laser beams on the moving steel strip.

IPC Classes  ?

• B23K 26/352 - Working by laser beam, e.g. welding, cutting or boring for surface treatment
• B23K 26/00 - Working by laser beam, e.g. welding, cutting or boring
• B23K 26/08 - Devices involving relative movement between laser beam and workpiece
• B23K 26/16 - Removal of by-products, e.g. particles or vapours produced during treatment of a workpiece
• B23K 26/12 - Working by laser beam, e.g. welding, cutting or boring in a special environment or atmosphere, e.g. in an enclosure
• B23K 26/361 - Removing material for deburring or mechanical trimming
• B23K 26/0622 - Shaping the laser beam, e.g. by masks or multi-focusing by direct control of the laser beam by shaping pulses
• B21B 1/22 - Metal rolling methods or mills for making semi-finished products of solid or profiled cross-sectionSequence of operations in milling trainsLayout of rolling-mill plant, e.g. grouping of standsSuccession of passes or of sectional pass alternations for rolling bands or sheets of indefinite length
• B21B 37/46 - Roll speed or drive motor control
• B23K 101/16 - Bands or sheets of indefinite length
• B23K 103/04 - Steel alloys

Abstract

An apparatus for feeding liquid metal to an evaporator device in a vacuum chamber, wherein the apparatus includes a container adapted to contain a liquid metal, a feed tube from the closed container to the evaporator device and an electromagnetic pump provided in the feed tube, and wherein the electromagnetic pump is placed in a vacuum enclosure.

IPC Classes  ?

• C23C 14/24 - Vacuum evaporation
• H02K 44/04 - Conduction pumps

Abstract

An austenitic, low-density, high-strength steel strip or sheet having a high ductility, and a method of producing the steel strip or sheet, and for its use.

IPC Classes  ?

• C22C 38/02 - Ferrous alloys, e.g. steel alloys containing silicon
• C22C 38/00 - Ferrous alloys, e.g. steel alloys
• C21D 9/52 - Heat treatment, e.g. annealing, hardening, quenching or tempering, adapted for particular articlesFurnaces therefor for wiresHeat treatment, e.g. annealing, hardening, quenching or tempering, adapted for particular articlesFurnaces therefor for strips
• C21D 9/46 - Heat treatment, e.g. annealing, hardening, quenching or tempering, adapted for particular articlesFurnaces therefor for sheet metals
• C21D 8/02 - Modifying the physical properties by deformation combined with, or followed by, heat treatment during manufacturing of plates or strips
• C21D 6/04 - Hardening by cooling below 0° C
• C21D 6/00 - Heat treatment of ferrous alloys
• C23C 2/40 - PlatesStrips
• C22C 38/06 - Ferrous alloys, e.g. steel alloys containing aluminium
• C22C 38/42 - Ferrous alloys, e.g. steel alloys containing chromium with nickel with copper
• C22C 38/46 - Ferrous alloys, e.g. steel alloys containing chromium with nickel with vanadium
• C22C 38/48 - Ferrous alloys, e.g. steel alloys containing chromium with nickel with niobium or tantalum
• C22C 38/50 - Ferrous alloys, e.g. steel alloys containing chromium with nickel with titanium or zirconium
• C22C 38/58 - Ferrous alloys, e.g. steel alloys containing chromium with nickel with more than 1.5% by weight of manganese
• C22C 38/04 - Ferrous alloys, e.g. steel alloys containing manganese
• C22C 38/40 - Ferrous alloys, e.g. steel alloys containing chromium with nickel
• C22C 38/20 - Ferrous alloys, e.g. steel alloys containing chromium with copper
• C22C 38/28 - Ferrous alloys, e.g. steel alloys containing chromium with titanium or zirconium
• C22C 38/38 - Ferrous alloys, e.g. steel alloys containing chromium with more than 1.5% by weight of manganese
• C22C 38/26 - Ferrous alloys, e.g. steel alloys containing chromium with niobium or tantalum
• C22C 38/24 - Ferrous alloys, e.g. steel alloys containing chromium with vanadium
• C23C 2/12 - Aluminium or alloys based thereon
• C23C 2/06 - Zinc or cadmium or alloys based thereon
• C23C 2/28 - Thermal after-treatment, e.g. treatment in oil bath
• C23C 2/02 - Pretreatment of the material to be coated, e.g. for coating on selected surface areas
• C22C 38/44 - Ferrous alloys, e.g. steel alloys containing chromium with nickel with molybdenum or tungsten
• B32B 15/01 - Layered products essentially comprising metal all layers being exclusively metallic
• C25D 3/56 - ElectroplatingBaths therefor from solutions of alloys

Abstract

22(CIGS)-based thin-film solar cells and a method to produce such solar cells. The (CIGS)-based thin-film solar cell comprises a mild steel substrate (1) having a thickness of between 0.025 and 3.0 mm coated on at least one side with a nickel layer (2) on top thereof and a chromium layer (3) on top of the nickel layer to form a coated mild steel substrate (4), the nickel and chromium layers jointly forming a barrier layer, wherein the coated mild steel substrate is further coated with a CIGS-based solar cell comprising: a) a molybdenum back contact layer (5) b) a CIGS active layer (6) c) an n-type semiconductor layer such as a CdS or a ZnS layer (7) d) a transparent conductive oxide (TCO) layer (8), wherein the nickel layer thickness is between 0.25 and 5.5 µm, and the chromium layer thickness is between 0.01 and 0.30 µm.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01L 31/0392 - SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES NOT COVERED BY CLASS - Details thereof characterised by their semiconductor bodies characterised by their crystalline structure or particular orientation of the crystalline planes including thin films deposited on metallic or insulating substrates
• H01L 31/0749 - SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES NOT COVERED BY CLASS - Details thereof adapted as photovoltaic [PV] conversion devices characterised by at least one potential-jump barrier or surface barrier the potential barriers being only of the PN heterojunction type including a AIBIIICVI compound, e.g. CdS/CuInSe2 [CIS] heterojunction solar cells

Abstract

This invention relates to a method for operating a continuous processing line comprising an annealing step for the production of continuously processed rolled steel strip using a computer aided dynamic property predictive control model.

IPC Classes  ?

• G05B 13/04 - Adaptive control systems, i.e. systems automatically adjusting themselves to have a performance which is optimum according to some preassigned criterion electric involving the use of models or simulators
• C21D 11/00 - Process control or regulation for heat treatments
• C21D 9/56 - Continuous furnaces for strip or wire

Abstract

The invention relates to a hot dip coating device to provide a metal coating on a moving metal sheet, containing a liquid bath of metal coating material in use, wherein the metal coating material is to be provided on the moving metal sheet in use, comprising a container for the liquid bath, at least a guide or sink roll that is provided in the container below surface level of the liquid bath in use to guide the moving metal sheet through the bath, and a gas knife that is provided above the liquid bath in use, said gas knife having an outlet to project wiping gas on the metal coating provided on the metal sheet that in use passes along the gas knife, and wherein at least one supporting roll is provided which together with the guide or sink roll in use influence a shape of the metal sheet in its width direction at least at the location of the gas knife. According to the invention, in use the at least one supporting roll is placed above surface level of the liquid bath on a position enabling it to operate on the metal sheet before the metal sheet enters the liquid bath. The invention also relates to a method for use of the hot dip coating device.

IPC Classes  ?

• C23C 2/00 - Hot-dipping or immersion processes for applying the coating material in the molten state without affecting the shapeApparatus therefor
• C23C 2/06 - Zinc or cadmium or alloys based thereon
• C23C 2/12 - Aluminium or alloys based thereon
• C23C 2/16 - Removing excess of molten coatingsControlling or regulating the coating thickness using fluids under pressure, e.g. air knives
• C23C 2/20 - StripsPlates
• C23C 2/40 - PlatesStrips

Abstract

This invention relates to a high strength steel sheet as hot rolled and cold rolled products useful for frame components for vehicles and automobiles such as frames for trucks, and to a method of producing the steel sheet, as well as a use thereof.

IPC Classes  ?

• C21D 8/02 - Modifying the physical properties by deformation combined with, or followed by, heat treatment during manufacturing of plates or strips
• C21D 9/48 - Heat treatment, e.g. annealing, hardening, quenching or tempering, adapted for particular articlesFurnaces therefor for sheet metals deep-drawing sheets
• C21D 1/20 - Isothermal quenching, e.g. bainitic hardening
• C22C 38/00 - Ferrous alloys, e.g. steel alloys
• C22C 38/04 - Ferrous alloys, e.g. steel alloys containing manganese
• C22C 38/06 - Ferrous alloys, e.g. steel alloys containing aluminium
• C22C 38/14 - Ferrous alloys, e.g. steel alloys containing titanium or zirconium

Abstract

The invention relates to a gas sampling lance with a gas sample pipe for sampling gases wherein the gas sample pipe is divided in a lance pipe and a connecting pipe which connects the lance pipe to a gas scrubber, a first scraper to clean the inside of the lance pipe and a second scraper to clean the inside of the connecting pipe.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01N 1/22 - Devices for withdrawing samples in the gaseous state

Abstract

The invention relates to a method and arrangement for the texturing of a moving steel strip (3) wherein a texture is applied to a surface of a moving steel strip (3) by ablation by means of a single laser beam or a plurality of laser beams directed at the surface of the moving steel strip (3) and wherein a liquid (2) is supplied on the moving steel strip (3) over a surface area on the moving steel strip (3) that covers the working area of the single laser beam or the plurality of laser beams on the moving steel strip (3).

IPC Classes  ?

• B23K 26/00 - Working by laser beam, e.g. welding, cutting or boring
• B21B 1/22 - Metal rolling methods or mills for making semi-finished products of solid or profiled cross-sectionSequence of operations in milling trainsLayout of rolling-mill plant, e.g. grouping of standsSuccession of passes or of sectional pass alternations for rolling bands or sheets of indefinite length
• B23K 26/08 - Devices involving relative movement between laser beam and workpiece
• B23K 26/12 - Working by laser beam, e.g. welding, cutting or boring in a special environment or atmosphere, e.g. in an enclosure
• B23K 26/16 - Removal of by-products, e.g. particles or vapours produced during treatment of a workpiece
• B23K 26/361 - Removing material for deburring or mechanical trimming
• B23K 26/352 - Working by laser beam, e.g. welding, cutting or boring for surface treatment
• B23K 101/16 - Bands or sheets of indefinite length
• B23K 103/04 - Steel alloys

Abstract

A filter device for reducing the amount of non-vaporous components in a vapour stream, including a carbon foam as filter material capable of being penetrated by the vapour stream and arranged in such a way that the only route for the vapour stream to pass the carbon foam is via penetration of the carbon foam. The device is in particular suitable for coating a substrate by physical vapour deposition of the vapour. The homogenous and single phase vapour stream produced by the filter device results in a smooth coated substrate wherein splashes are virtually absent.

IPC Classes  ?

• C23C 14/14 - Metallic material, boron or silicon
• C23C 14/24 - Vacuum evaporation
• B01D 39/16 - Other self-supporting filtering material of organic material, e.g. synthetic fibres
• B01D 46/24 - Particle separators, e.g. dust precipitators, using rigid hollow filter bodies
• B01D 46/42 - Auxiliary equipment or operation thereof

Abstract

The invention relates to a method to control the temperature of an electromagnetic pump in an apparatus wherein a liquid metal is supplied through a feed tube from a container adapted to contain a liquid metal to an evaporator device in a vacuum chamber, wherein the temperature of the electromagnetic pump is controlled by controlling one or more of the force exerted on the liquid metal in the container, the current of the electromagnetic pump, and/or the strength of the magnet field of the electromagnetic pump.

IPC Classes  ?

• C23C 14/24 - Vacuum evaporation
• H02K 44/00 - Machines in which the dynamo-electric interaction between a plasma or flow of conductive liquid or of fluid-borne conductive or magnetic particles and a coil system or magnetic field converts energy of mass flow into electrical energy or vice versa

Abstract

The invention relates to a method to operate an apparatus for feeding liquid metal to an evaporator device in a vacuum chamber, wherein the feed tube runs from a container adapted to contain a liquid metal to the evaporator device and wherein an electromagnetic pump is provided in the feed tube and a valve in the feed tube between the electromagnetic pump and the evaporator device. An at least partially gas permeable electromagnetic pump, which is enclosed in a pressure controlled enclosure, is used in the method wherein electromagnetic pump and the pressure controlled enclosure are controlled such that filling and draining of the evaporator device and feed tube can be done without affecting the vacuum pressure in the vacuum chamber.

IPC Classes  ?

• C23C 14/16 - Metallic material, boron or silicon on metallic substrates or on substrates of boron or silicon
• C23C 14/24 - Vacuum evaporation
• H02K 44/02 - Electrodynamic pumps

Abstract

The invention relates to an apparatus for feeding liquid metal to an evaporator device in a vacuum chamber, wherein the apparatus comprises a container adapted to contain a liquid metal, a feed tube (15) from the closed container to the evaporator device and an electromagnetic pump (16) provided in the feed tube, and wherein the electromagnetic pump is placed in a vacuum enclosure (18).

IPC Classes  ?

• C23C 14/24 - Vacuum evaporation
• H02K 44/00 - Machines in which the dynamo-electric interaction between a plasma or flow of conductive liquid or of fluid-borne conductive or magnetic particles and a coil system or magnetic field converts energy of mass flow into electrical energy or vice versa

Abstract

This invention relates to an austenitic, low-density, high-strength steel strip or sheet having a high ductility, to a method of producing said steel strip or sheet, and to its use.

IPC Classes  ?

• C22C 38/00 - Ferrous alloys, e.g. steel alloys
• C21D 8/02 - Modifying the physical properties by deformation combined with, or followed by, heat treatment during manufacturing of plates or strips
• C23C 2/02 - Pretreatment of the material to be coated, e.g. for coating on selected surface areas
• C23C 2/28 - Thermal after-treatment, e.g. treatment in oil bath
• C22C 38/02 - Ferrous alloys, e.g. steel alloys containing silicon
• C22C 38/04 - Ferrous alloys, e.g. steel alloys containing manganese
• C22C 38/06 - Ferrous alloys, e.g. steel alloys containing aluminium
• C22C 38/14 - Ferrous alloys, e.g. steel alloys containing titanium or zirconium
• C23C 30/00 - Coating with metallic material characterised only by the composition of the metallic material, i.e. not characterised by the coating process
• C23C 2/40 - PlatesStrips
• C22C 38/20 - Ferrous alloys, e.g. steel alloys containing chromium with copper
• C22C 38/24 - Ferrous alloys, e.g. steel alloys containing chromium with vanadium
• C22C 38/26 - Ferrous alloys, e.g. steel alloys containing chromium with niobium or tantalum
• C22C 38/28 - Ferrous alloys, e.g. steel alloys containing chromium with titanium or zirconium
• C22C 38/38 - Ferrous alloys, e.g. steel alloys containing chromium with more than 1.5% by weight of manganese
• C22C 38/40 - Ferrous alloys, e.g. steel alloys containing chromium with nickel
• C22C 38/42 - Ferrous alloys, e.g. steel alloys containing chromium with nickel with copper
• C22C 38/46 - Ferrous alloys, e.g. steel alloys containing chromium with nickel with vanadium
• C22C 38/48 - Ferrous alloys, e.g. steel alloys containing chromium with nickel with niobium or tantalum
• C22C 38/50 - Ferrous alloys, e.g. steel alloys containing chromium with nickel with titanium or zirconium
• C22C 38/58 - Ferrous alloys, e.g. steel alloys containing chromium with nickel with more than 1.5% by weight of manganese

Abstract

The invention relates to a method and an arrangement for finishing a steel strip comprising the texturing of the steel strip wherein a texture is applied to the surface of a moving steel strip by means of a single laser beam or a plurality of laser beams directed at the surface of a moving steel strip, and wherein the single laser beam or the plurality of laser beams are position controlled to apply a predetermined texture pattern on the surface of the moving steel strip.

IPC Classes  ?

• B23K 26/00 - Working by laser beam, e.g. welding, cutting or boring
• B23K 26/067 - Dividing the beam into multiple beams, e.g. multi-focusing
• B23K 26/08 - Devices involving relative movement between laser beam and workpiece
• B23K 101/16 - Bands or sheets of indefinite length
• B23K 103/04 - Steel alloys

Abstract

The invention relates to a refractory anchor for a refractory tile for a furnace and to a method to manufacture such a refractory anchor, wherein the refractory anchor has an overall truncated cone shape, wherein the refractory anchor is divided in at least two parts with one or more dividing planes between the parts which run from bottom plane to top plane of the truncated cone shaped refractory anchor.

IPC Classes  ?

• F27D 1/14 - Supports for linings

Abstract

The present invention relates to a method for producing a precipitation strengthened steel strip with an ultra low carbon content without vacuum-degassing step, and to a precipitation strengthened steel strip with an ultra low carbon content produced thereby.

IPC Classes  ?

• C21D 9/46 - Heat treatment, e.g. annealing, hardening, quenching or tempering, adapted for particular articlesFurnaces therefor for sheet metals
• C21D 9/52 - Heat treatment, e.g. annealing, hardening, quenching or tempering, adapted for particular articlesFurnaces therefor for wiresHeat treatment, e.g. annealing, hardening, quenching or tempering, adapted for particular articlesFurnaces therefor for strips
• C22C 38/02 - Ferrous alloys, e.g. steel alloys containing silicon

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for applying a metal coating or metal based coating on a surface of a substrate or a part of that surface, wherein the surface of the substrate is electrically conductive, wherein the surface of the substrate is provided with a temperature that is suitable for applying the coating, wherein metal droplets are generated from a surface of a metal melt, wherein an inert gas is present in the area of the metal melt and the droplets and the surface of the substrate, and wherein a high voltage of between 1 and 30 kV is applied between the metal melt and the surface of the substrate, whereby the metal droplets impinge on the surface of the substrate to form a coating. The invention also relates to an apparatus with which the method can be implemented.

IPC Classes  ?

• C23C 4/06 - Metallic material
• C23C 4/08 - Metallic material containing only metal elements
• C23C 4/14 - Coating by spraying the coating material in the molten state, e.g. by flame, plasma or electric discharge characterised by the method of spraying for coating elongate material
• C23C 4/123 - Spraying molten metal
• B05B 5/00 - Electrostatic spraying apparatusSpraying apparatus with means for charging the spray electricallyApparatus for spraying liquids or other fluent materials by other electric means
• B05B 5/14 - Plant for applying liquids or other fluent materials to objects specially adapted for coating continuously moving elongated bodies, e.g. wires, strips, pipes
• B05B 17/06 - Apparatus for spraying or atomising liquids or other fluent materials, not covered by any other group of this subclass operating with special methods using ultrasonic vibrations
• B05C 9/04 - Apparatus or plant for applying liquid or other fluent material to surfaces by means not covered by groups , or in which the means of applying the liquid or other fluent material is not important for applying liquid or other fluent material to opposite sides of the work
• B05B 13/02 - Means for supporting workArrangement or mounting of spray headsAdaptation or arrangement of means for feeding work

Abstract

The invention relates to a method and an apparatus for cleaning and coating a metal strip wherein the metal strip is cleaned in a cleaning chamber connected to a deposition chamber and wherein the vacuum pressure in the cleaning chamber is kept in the range of 0.01 - 100 mbar and the vacuum pressure in the deposition chamber in the range of 0.01 - 10 mbar.

IPC Classes  ?

• C23C 14/02 - Pretreatment of the material to be coated
• C23C 14/16 - Metallic material, boron or silicon on metallic substrates or on substrates of boron or silicon
• C23C 14/56 - Apparatus specially adapted for continuous coatingArrangements for maintaining the vacuum, e.g. vacuum locks
• C23C 14/58 - After-treatment

Abstract

A method of operating a smelt cyclone, wherein the supply of feed material and/or the supply of oxygen containing gas through an array of tuyeres into the smelt cyclone is controlled in order to control accretions of metalliferous feed material at the inside of the smelt cyclone.

IPC Classes  ?

• C21B 5/00 - Making pig-iron in the blast furnace
• C21B 13/00 - Making spongy iron or liquid steel, by direct processes
• C21C 5/56 - Manufacture of steel by other methods
• C21B 3/02 - General features in the manufacture of pig-iron by applying additives, e.g. fluxing agents
• C21B 13/10 - Making spongy iron or liquid steel, by direct processes in hearth-type furnaces
• F27B 3/02 - Hearth-type furnaces, e.g. of reverberatory typeElectric arc furnaces of single-chamber fixed-hearth type
• F27B 3/22 - Arrangements of air or gas supply devices
• F27D 3/16 - Introducing a fluid jet or current into the charge
• F27D 3/18 - Charging particulate material using a fluid carrier
• F27D 21/00 - Arrangement of monitoring devicesArrangement of safety devices
• F27D 19/00 - Arrangement of controlling devices

Abstract

An apparatus and method for controlling the composition of liquid metal fed to an evaporator in a vacuum chamber used in a physical vapor deposition process.

IPC Classes  ?

• C23C 14/24 - Vacuum evaporation
• C23C 14/54 - Controlling or regulating the coating process
• C23C 14/14 - Metallic material, boron or silicon
• C23C 14/28 - Vacuum evaporation by wave energy or particle radiation

Abstract

The invention relates to a filter device for reducing the amount of non-vaporous components in a vapour stream, comprising a carbon foam as filter material that is capable of being penetrated by the vapour stream and that is arranged in such a way that the only route for the vapour stream to pass the carbon foam is via penetration of the carbon foam. The device is in particular suitable for coating a substrate by physical vapour deposition of the vapour. The homogenous and single phase vapour stream produced by the filter device results in a smooth coated substrate wherein splashes are virtually absent.

IPC Classes  ?

• C23C 14/24 - Vacuum evaporation

Abstract

The invention relates to a valve for a high temperature liquid, more in particular for liquid ZnMg, wherein the valve parts are made of ceramic material and graphite to be heat-resistant against the temperature of these liquid metals.

IPC Classes  ?

• C23C 14/24 - Vacuum evaporation
• F16K 25/00 - Details relating to contact between valve members and seats

Abstract

The invention relates to a steel substrate provided with a Zn-based corrosion resistant coating, wherein the Zn-based coating has a melting temperature above 600°C which makes it suitable for forming operations at elevated temperatures.

IPC Classes  ?

• C23C 14/16 - Metallic material, boron or silicon on metallic substrates or on substrates of boron or silicon
• C25D 3/56 - ElectroplatingBaths therefor from solutions of alloys
• C23C 28/02 - Coating for obtaining at least two superposed coatings either by methods not provided for in a single one of main groups , or by combinations of methods provided for in subclasses and only coatings of metallic material

Abstract

The invention relates to method of operating a smelt cyclone, wherein the supply of feed material and/or the supply of oxygen containing gas through an array of tuyeres into the smelt cyclone is controlled in order to control accretions of metalliferous feed material at the inside of the smelt cyclone.

IPC Classes  ?

• C21B 13/00 - Making spongy iron or liquid steel, by direct processes
• C21C 5/56 - Manufacture of steel by other methods