Developing new processes and solutions
Main Switzerland is developing new processes and solutions in particular for the steel industry and energy generation, focusing on economical-, ecological- and high-end technologies.
Our offers are the sale of patented technologies, the support- and consultancy of activities, with the possibility to bring in accumulated experience. Our advantage is worldwide connections, contacts and cooperation to secure profit and progress in all areas.
Main is the owner of multiple patents. The solutions cover technical novelties, which will change the core of the industry, particularly in the areas of energy, sustainability, efficiency and economy.
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Concept/feasibility study of a 50kW-TEG module in heavy industrial environments.
In the field of steel processing, such as steel works or foundries, huge amounts of waste heat arise from steel processing in furnaces, casting installations or rolling mill equipment. On the base of these applications, it is shown, how unused waste heat can be recuperated and which conventional strategies already exist for this purpose. However, the investment amount for such systems is substantial and the time for the return on investment is still too long for this industry branch.
Efficient production plant
Mainstrip is the professional approach for an efficient production plant, based on the twin roll casting technology.
The plant allows casting and inline rolling steel strip in practically any grade at very low energy demands and CO2 values. The thickness range is 4 mm down to 0,5 mm and the width is up to 1’700 mm. The potential of casting width of up to 3’000 mm and above is viable. The production potential is dependent on casting roll diameter, thickness, width and the process parameters and can reach 500’000 to over 1’000’000t / year with a width of up to 1’700 mm.
World steel production
Steel is one of the most ubiquitous materials worldwide, customisable for many requirements. Steel products are used in housing, transportation, industrial applications, automobile, infrastructure and utility sectors, making it one of the world’s most versatile, reusable and recyclable materials.
The World’s steel production in 2022 is set to go beyond 2 Bt of steel for this year (1.95 Bt in 2021). More than 70% of steel is produced in Asia, with China, India and Japan combined making more than 1.3 Bt. The top ten steel-producing countries are shown below.
In 2021, 71% of steel production is via the blast furnace and almost 29% is via the Electric Arc Furnace route. Open Hearth Furnace steel production accounts for less than 0.5% of the total.
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