Grant: Engage Grants Program

The production of metals such as iron, nickel, copper, aluminum, lead, cobalt and platinum is typically done through smelting theconcentrated ores in several smelting and purification processes. Impure and low ore pellets that are introduced into thepyrometallurgical furnace are commonly referred to as concentrates. Ore contained within the concentrates is often oxidized andmixed with silicates, other metals and other impurities. When the concentrates are exposed to high temperatures during smelting,these impurities are separated from the desired molten metallic phase and can be removed by tapping or by other techniques.The goal of this proposal is to develop and validate a novel electromagnetic inspection technology for continuous monitoring ofbath level in pyrometallurgical furnaces. The proposed technology is a cost-effective method that would improve the performance,safe operational envelope, service life and structural integrity of pyrometallurgical furnaces.