KROTECT™
KROTECT™ is an insulation material that has very low thermal conductivity and demonstrates excellent thermal insulation performance. It is used in steel manufacturing and industrial furnaces, as well as in household fuel cells (ENE-FARM).
KROTECT™ has the characteristics of lower thermal conductivity and higher strength than conventional materials.
Comparison of physical properties between our conventional product and KROTECT™
*In the case of KROTECTTM (Low thermal conductivity type)
*These values were measured by our company, and do not guarantee specific property values.
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KROTECT™ can reduce energy loss by improving insulation performance, and thereby decreasing heat released to the outside from equipment such as furnaces.
Example of KROTECT™ applied to a molten steel pot
*KROTECTTM (Low thermal conductivity type) 3mm is applied.
*Please note that the values obtained from this simulation are all predictions, and are not guaranteed to be effective.
KROTECT™ can make fuel cell products smaller and lighter because it can maintain conventional insulation performance while reducing the thickness of the insulation material.
Conceptual illustration of size/weight reduction of fuel cell hot module
By miniaturizing fuel cells, they can be installed even in narrow spaces, expanding the options for installation locations.
Additionally, weight reduction leads to improved workability and reduced labor during installation and maintenance, as well as lower costs associated with downsizing.
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We estimated of CO₂ reduction based on the amount of heat dissipation in an industrial furnace operating 24 hours a day, 365 days a year using fossil fuels, comparing three scenarios: No insulation, Using conventional products, KROTECT™.
As a result, we found that by using KROTECT™ with its high insulation performance, we can reduce CO₂ emissions by approx. 58 tons per year compared to conventional products.
Comparison of CO₂ emission reduction between our conventional product and KROTECT™
We obtained calculation results showing that by using KROTECT™ with its high insulation performance, CO₂ emissions can be reduced by approx. 58t per year compared to conventional products.*
* As our own calculation, we estimated the CO₂ reduction amount based on factors such as heat dissipation in each case (no insulation, using conventional products, and using KROTECTTM (Low thermal conductivity type)) assuming industrial furnaces operating 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, with fossil fuel.
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Steel
Features
Compared to conventional magnesia-carbon bricks, these refractory bricks are less prone to internal crack growth and less susceptible to breakage.
Durability is high, so...
Equipment service life is longer, reducing customers’ refractory consumption
Carbon dioxide emissions from blast furnaces are reduced by increasing scrap (reducing hot-metal)
Steel
Non-
Incine
Features
This is a groundbreaking monolithic refractory that eliminates the need for a drying process, significantly reducing heating time before use and making furnace startup easier.
No drying process is needed, so...
Construction and repair periods can be shortened, increasing furnace operation rates and improving productivity
Fuel consumption is eliminated, reducing CO₂ emissions
Steel
Features
Used in immersion nozzles and similar components, this technology has the characteristic that unwanted substances (inclusions) in molten steel are less likely to adhere to the nozzle and cause clogging.
Prevents nozzle clogging, so...
Molten steel flow stabilizes in the mold, leading to dramatic quality improvement
Reduced frequency of nozzle replacement leads to improved productivity and energy savings
RobotsSteel
Features
This product automates heavy physical labor in hot environments by using robots, thereby achieving work safety, security, labor savings, and reform.
Due to automation with robots...
Workers are liberated from heavy labor in harsh environments with high temperatures, dust, etc.
Labor-saving lowers the risk of being unable to secure workers and thus improves business sustainability
Semicon
Space
Features
This material has an extremely low thermal expansion coefficient on the same level as low thermal expansion glass, and because it has higher strength, it has the characteristic of being easily scaled up in size.
Due to the low thermal expansion coefficient and strength...
This can be used in semiconductor manufacturing equipment requiring extremely high precision
It can be processed into lightweight structures while maintaining strength, making it applicable for large mirrors in optical telescopes on satellites
FuelSteel
Industrial
Features
This insulation material has very low thermal conductivity and exhibits excellent thermal insulation performance. It features higher strength than conventional materials.
Insulation performance is high, so...
Temperature inside a furnace does not drop, reducing energy loss
Fuel cell products (ENE-FARM) can be made smaller and lighter, broadening options for installation locations
Electronic
Features
These are firing containers for electronic components with high thermal conductivity and long service life, boasting a roughly 40% global market share for multilayer ceramic capacitor (MLCC) firing.
Due to high thermal conductivity & long service life...
These improve energy efficiency in the firing process, helping to reduce CO₂
Replacement work is reduced, for improved productivity and cost reduction in the firing process
*”ENE-FARM” is a registered trademark of Tokyo Gas Co., Ltd., Osaka Gas Co., Ltd., and ENEOS Corporation.
