Theme IV Use
A key challenge in circular steel is the repeated recycling of materials, which can lead to the accumulation of tramp elements in the steel. This accumulation affects the steel’s composition and properties over time, potentially requiring new production approaches and resulting in different end products. Despite these changes, it is essential that products made from recycled or “green” steel maintain the same, if not better, levels of quality and production efficiency as current standards. In a globally competitive market, the success of circular practices will depend not only on sustainability but also on cost-effectiveness, efficiency in design, and zero-defect manufacturing.
Research objectives
Theme IV aims to enable steel users to continue using their production processes by using recycled steel, but also by using alternative production methods and through reuse.
Focus
We focus on the development of Digital Material Passports, that provide a standard for tracking steel throughout its life-cycle
But also on the question of what the reuse of steel means for the safety and fatigue phenomena of, for example, construction steel?
Changes in steel composition will be incorporated in digital models, enabling predictions regarding the properties of steel. In addition, digital models are being developed for (re)use, which enable a better design process for new products.
The research results will be tested in the following domains: stainless steel, automotive steel, steel for bearings, and construction steel. onderzoeksresultaten en inzichten worden getest in de volgende toepassingsgebieden: roestvrij staal, staal voor rollagers en voor auto’s, en in de bouw.
This will lead to lower CO₂ emissions from stainless steel production; increased use of green steel and reuse of parts in car production; and increased reuse of structural steel.
Theme Managers
Jan Post
Philips
Redmer van Tijum (deputy)
Philips
