Browsing by Subject "moulding sands"

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Biodegradation of a new polymer binder based on modified starch in a water environment
(2014) Kaczmarska, Karolina; Grabowska, Beata
In this study, the results of biodegradability of a new polymeric binder consisting of modified starch – Polvitex Z (by Xenon) in a water solution are presented. Biodegradation tests were conducted in accordance with the Zahn–Wellens method, which is intended to denote the susceptibility to biodegradation by microorganisms (in high concentrations during the static test) of the non-volatile, watersoluble organic compounds. Observations of the decomposition process were carried out through regular, daily or at certain time intervals by measurement the Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD) and level of biodegradability (RT) in the prepared samples during the test. The study showed that the starch binder is fully biodegradable material in an aqueous medium.
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BTEX emissions from BioCo2 bonded moulding sands
(2013) Loch, Joanna; Grabowska, Beata; Kaczmarska, Karolina
The aim of the research was to determine the volume of BTEX emission (benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene and xylenes) from BioCo2 bonded moulding sands. BioCo2, a new polymer binder, is a water solution of two - component polymer composition (polyacrylic acid and dextrin). Research on gas emissions were performed according to the method developed at Faculty of Foundry Engineering, AGH University of Science and Technology. The measurement of BTEX samples adsorbed on activated carbon was made with the use of gas chromatography (GC-FID) and was followed by a qualitative and quantitative analysis. The research showed that the volume of BTEX emissions was lower in BioCo2 bonded moulding sand than in resin-bonded sand Kaltharz U404.
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FT-IR studies of the polymeric binder BioCo1 with modified biopolymer. Part 1
(2014) Grabowska, Beata; Kaczmarska, Karolina
The paper presents structural studies of polymeric water soluble compositions consisting of acrylic derivatives/modified biopolymer. The research FT-IR was focused on novel polymer composition poly(acrylic acid)/modified starch (PAA/CMS) designed for application in the foundry industry - a novel group of polymeric BioCo binders. It was found, that the structure changes occur within groups: carboxyl present in poly(acrylic acid) and carboxyl and hydroxyl groups contained in carboxymethyl starch (vibrations: $ν_{s}$-C=O, $ν_{s}$-$COO^{-}$ and δ-C-O-H).
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Strength parameters and a mechanical reclamation together with the management of its by-products
(2012) Kamińska, Jadwiga; Kmita, Angelika; Kolczyk, Joanna; Malatyńska, Paulina
Selfsetting sands with furan resins are still the largest use of SMS with synthetic resins. They can be used to prepare such forms and cores - of different sizes and shapes, for casting all type alloys [1-3]. A reclamation of spent moulding sands, as a recycling method of waste foundry materials, originated from the casting production cycle, constitutes a very serious problem of each foundry plant, related first of all to the environment protection and also to the rational material management. The results of furan resin sands strength tests from the matrix of pure quartz sand reclaimed was performed on the test apparatus AT-2. Sand sieve analysis was made of fresh and reclaimed material, and loss on ignition tests conducted on reclaimed material, obtained at different times of reclamation treedment. Granulation tests of post out reclamation dust, obtained from the sand were also carried of furan resin.
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The Influence of Modified Inorganic Binders Intended for 3D Printing on Selected Properties of Thermally Cured Moulding Sands – Conventionally and with Microwaves
(AGH University Press, 2026) Halejcio, Dawid M.; Major-Gabryś, Katarzyna
This study determined the impact of thermal curing on the basic properties of moulding compounds made with commercial inorganic binders and binders based on them, modified for use in 3D printing technology (Binder Jetting). Two inorganic binders based on sodium silicate and a binder based on aluminosilicates were tested. As part of the work, the parameters for thermal curing of the mixtures were selected: for curing in a dryer, the best properties were obtained for mixtures containing 2.0 p.p.w. of binder cured for 10 min at 160°C. In the case of microwave curing, the best properties were obtained for moulding sands containing 2.0 p.p.w. of binder cured for 6 min at a device power of 800 W. The tests showed that the basic properties of moulding compounds with binders developed on the basis of commercial binders for use in 3D printing technology, thermally cured in a dryer, do not differ significantly from the properties of compounds with commercial binders. In the case of microwave curing, a reduction in the strength of compounds with new binders was observed in relation to compounds with classic binders. Thermal deformation tests of compounds with classic and modified binders confirmed the typical behavior observed for inorganic systems. It was proven that new, modified inorganic binders developed for 3D printing of moulds and cores using Binder Jetting technology can be used as binding materials in thermally cured moulding sands. Both thermal curing methods were assessed as suitable for curing moulding compounds with new binders.
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The reclamation of spent sand bonded by polymeric binder BioCo2
(2013) Grabowska, Beata; Kaczmarska, Karolina; Dańko, Rafał
The paper presents the results of studies on reclamation of moulding sand with a new polymeric binder BioCo2. The polymeric binder of new generation – BioCo2 – is an aqueous solution of two-component polymeric composition of poly(acrylic acid) and dextrin. The aim of research was to show whether can recover sand (reclaim) from the used sand. The properties for reuse as a component of moulding sand were discussed. Used sands and reclaim were subjected to analysis designed to show the degree of reclaimability. Assessment of process was based on the following indicators: the amount of dust released during reclamation, loss on ignition, WSR index and the surface morphology of the sand grains.