The Interreg Aurora funded project GreenGrain – Green steelmaking with tailored metallurgical grains by fast heating techniques aims to establish induction and laser heating as industrially viable, sustainable alternatives to fossil fuel-based processes in steel manufacturing. Through cross-border collaboration between Finland and Sweden, the project will validate advanced heat treatment methods, significantly reducing CO emissions and energy consumption, while ensuring industrial applicability and commercial readiness.
Key objectives are:
– Scientific: Develop rapid annealing methods to optimise steel microstructures, enhance mechanical properties, and unlock new material performance
– Technical: Optimise induction and laser-based heat treatment processes to lower energy usage and increase manufacturing efficiency
– Industrial: Facilitate rapid adoption of innovative heating technologies by industry, enhancing competitiveness and sustainability.
Contact
Ahmed Abdelghany, University of Oulu, FMT research group, ahmed.abdelghany@oulu.fi
Antti Järvenpää, University of Oulu, FMT research group, antti.jarvenpaa@oulu.fi
