Modern high and ultra-high strength bainitic steels derive their strength from fine and ultra-fine bainitic ferrite grains in which the contribution from precipitation strengthening is of paramount importance. In the present work the strengthening potential of V, Nb, Ti and Cu has been evaluated...

The chemical composition and wire-rod production process of low-carbon, precipitation-strengthened bainitic steels were specially designed for the production of cold-headed products without heat-treating operations. The chemical composition of the bainitic steel was developed using high Ti...

Bridges are an integral part of the worldwide traffic infrastructure and long-span bridges especially contribute to mobility and economy of time in travelling. Improvements of the steel-plated cross-sections of steel and composite bridge structures help to enhance the competitiveness of such...

This project aims to develop hygienic surfaces and coatings on steel, in order to reduce microbial proliferation and related contamination, and to provide easy-to-clean or self-cleaning surfaces. With this objective in mind, coatings/treatments with antimicrobial and easy-to-clean properties...

The aim of this project is to clarify resistance against external corrosion of stainless steel pipes in soil. This is being done by laboratory screening tests, by exposure in various soil types in the field and exposure to AC current, as well as by collecting operational experiences of existing...

The main results of the development are innovative systems for an online and accurate measurement of the concentration of COx and 02 at OG system of BOF converter. Based on this measurement, it is possible to develop models of the gas extraction system to optimise control over the OG system,...

Microwave technique was developed for the online determination of raceway depth at industrial installations. It is validated, not influenced by coal injection and reliable. The CARS technique, for gas composition and temperature determination on a very short time scale, was for the first time...

The project aimed to scale up circulating fluidised bed (CFB) combustion technology to 800 MWe size. Scaling up the technology to 'real' utility scale (600-800 MWe) with a net efficiency of 45 % or more was needed to fulfil the future requirements of utility operators. The character of CFB...