Constellium and PyroGenesis partner to advance plasma burner technology in aluminium melting process
10 Aprile 2024 - 1:00PM
Constellium SE (NYSE: CSTM) announced today the signing of a
partnership agreement with PyroGenesis Canada Inc. to test the use
of plasma torch technology to support Constellium’s decarbonization
roadmap. After successful first laboratory trials, Constellium and
PyroGenesis have now entered an agreement to test this technology
at industrial scale with the implementation of a demonstrator
plasma-heated furnace system in one of Constellium’s casthouses.
A plasma torch operates by generating an
electric arc that ionizes gas, creating a superheated plasma. This
plasma, with temperatures surpassing traditional methods, offers a
faster, more efficient, and environmentally friendly alternative to
traditional burners. PyroGenesis is a leader in the development of
advanced plasma technologies.
“As part of our decarbonization roadmap,
Constellium has been evaluating various solutions to support the
decarbonization efforts within our aluminium casthouses. The plasma
torch technology has the potential to reduce our direct emissions
by a factor of three compared to the current benchmark,” said
Ludovic Piquier, Senior VP, Manufacturing Excellence and Chief
Technical Officer of Constellium. “Our recent laboratory trials
with PyroGenesis, soon to be validated at scale, have yielded
promising outcomes. This could be a major step forward in our
commitment to reduce our carbon footprint.”
“PyroGenesis was proud to host and work with the
scientific team from Constellium during this important test
campaign. The results from this campaign have led to today’s
agreement to move forward with a planned scale-up to a full-size
furnace at one of Constellium’s casthouses,” said P. Peter Pascali,
CEO of PyroGenesis. “PyroGenesis is quickly becoming the go-to
plasma solution company for key players in heavy industry as they
seek solutions to meet their global decarbonization strategies.
Constellium is one of the best examples of a global industry leader
who is evaluating PyroGenesis’ electric plasma torches as a
fuel-switching possibility.”
About ConstelliumConstellium
(NYSE: CSTM) is a global sector leader that develops innovative,
value-added aluminium products for a broad scope of markets and
applications, including aerospace, automotive and packaging.
Constellium generated €7.2 billion of revenue in 2023.
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