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The aluminium extrusion industry

Abstract

This Guide gives aggregated results compiled from responses to a questionnaire sent to all significant extruders in the UK, through the Aluminium Federation, and covers 20 aluminium extrusion producing sites. The survey was conducted in early 1992. Replies were received from 15 sites covering about 75% of the sector`s output. Total output in 1991 was approximately 130,000 tonnes. This Guide covers the three key processes of aluminium extrusion production, namely billet pre-heating, extrusion, and heat treatment. Wide variations in energy consumption were found for each activity. Although there could be a simple explanation for minor variations, there is scope for an investigation for large variations, with a view to achieving substantial reduction in energy consumption. This Guide includes an Action Plan which details energy saving proposals which can be adopted by the Aluminium Extrusion industry, to assist in achieving the target energy levels. (author)
Publication Date:
Jan 01, 1993
Product Type:
Miscellaneous
Report Number:
ETDE-GB-578
Reference Number:
SCA: 320301; 320303; PA: GB-93:053808; EDB-94:029627; NTS-94:010316; ERA-19:009566; SN: 94001141117
Resource Relation:
Other Information: PBD: Jan 1993; Related Information: Energy Consumption Guide, no.30
Subject:
32 ENERGY CONSERVATION, CONSUMPTION, AND UTILIZATION; METAL INDUSTRY; ALUMINIUM; EXTRUSION; ENERGY CONSUMPTION; RECOMMENDATIONS; ENERGY EFFICIENCY; SURVEYS; HEAT TREATMENTS; PLANNING; 320301; 320303; ENERGY SOURCES; EQUIPMENT AND PROCESSES
OSTI ID:
10123544
Research Organizations:
Department of Energy, London (United Kingdom). Energy Efficiency Office
Country of Origin:
United Kingdom
Language:
English
Other Identifying Numbers:
Other: ON: DE94738267; TRN: GB9353808
Availability:
OSTI; NTIS (US Sales Only)
Submitting Site:
GB
Size:
23 p.
Announcement Date:
Jul 04, 2005

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title = {The aluminium extrusion industry}
author = {None}
abstractNote = {This Guide gives aggregated results compiled from responses to a questionnaire sent to all significant extruders in the UK, through the Aluminium Federation, and covers 20 aluminium extrusion producing sites. The survey was conducted in early 1992. Replies were received from 15 sites covering about 75% of the sector`s output. Total output in 1991 was approximately 130,000 tonnes. This Guide covers the three key processes of aluminium extrusion production, namely billet pre-heating, extrusion, and heat treatment. Wide variations in energy consumption were found for each activity. Although there could be a simple explanation for minor variations, there is scope for an investigation for large variations, with a view to achieving substantial reduction in energy consumption. This Guide includes an Action Plan which details energy saving proposals which can be adopted by the Aluminium Extrusion industry, to assist in achieving the target energy levels. (author)}
place = {United Kingdom}
year = {1993}
month = {Jan}
}