About this Abstract |
Meeting |
2023 TMS Annual Meeting & Exhibition
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Symposium
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Aluminum Alloys, Characterization and Processing
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Presentation Title |
The Low-carbon Production of Wrought Aluminum Alloys based on Post-consumer Scrap |
Author(s) |
Varuzan M. Kevorkijan, Sandi Žist, Matjaz Godec, Crtomir Donik |
On-Site Speaker (Planned) |
Crtomir Donik |
Abstract Scope |
The recycling content of End-of-Life (EOL) scrap in wrought aluminum alloys (WWAs) is still far below the expectation. The main obstacles are the lack of reliable sources and more efficient alloy sorting capabilities. As we have proven on a pilot scale, these obstacles can be effectively eliminated through the advanced traceability of alloys in EOL products at all stages of circular aluminum management. This paper describes the process of ensuring the universal traceability of aluminum alloys by type of alloy, manufacturer, and location in the EoL product. Tracking begins with the disassembly of EoL products into their components or components made from WAAs. The solution enables the consistent separation by alloys and extraction of the highest-quality scrap from EoL products, comparable to the quality of the internal or new industrial scrap. In addition, it provides significant decarbonization of the production and an increase in the added value of the products. |
Proceedings Inclusion? |
Planned: Light Metals |
Keywords |
Recycling and Secondary Recovery, Aluminum, Sustainability |