Welding With WAste: using Industrial by-products in filler METALs (WWWAIMETAL)
Important results from the project
The overall objective of the project was to investigate the possibilities of using industrial by-products in welding materials. To obtain an overall picture of the potential, a broad analysis was carried out that included both experimental and theoretical approaches, including the development of AI models, tests and characterization of a large number of by-products. All of the included objectives were met and exceeded, with a solid basis for continued project and further studies.
Expected long term effects
There are several possible long term effects of increased use of by-products in welding materials such as, 1 Reduced resource and energy use in mineral and metal extraction and refining 2 Reduced GHG emissions due to reduced extraction of raw materials, important in steel and metallurgical sector 3 Increased degree of intersectoral collaboration 4 Increased use of AI in development of efficient filler materials with a high proportion of by-products and a low proportion of critical raw materials
Approach and implementation
To meet the goals, the work was divided into five different work packages. ESAB focused on the experimental parts and Chalmers on the development of AI methods. Both parties worked in close collaboration and everyone was involved in all work packages, necessary to increase understanding of our different operations, and thus have good conditions for integration. Employees from Chalmers often visited ESAB to implement models, and all participants met every other week for updates.
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