Microstructure, economic, and emission evaluation of castings produced from biodiesel-fired self-designed rotary furnace

Abstract

In this research work, various types of furnace systems, i.e., coke-less cupola, coke-fired cupola, and biodiesel-fired self-designed rotary furnace have been utilized for the economic analysis of the produced castings. In the comparison of other furnaces, the results of regressive experimentation on the self-designed and fabricated rotary furnace found the saving of around 5.8% in the cost of the casting. The microstructure and mechanical properties analysis was also performed to check the quality of the produced castings with the self-designed rotary furnace. In addition, the emission levels were found to be within the specified limits given by CPCB norms.