Applied Technology - HpM's DNA
Electroplated Copper Steel Microspheres
Coarse fractions from BOF or AOD gas cleaning systems contain steel in the form of metallic microspheres. While these microspheres are directly applicable to BAP Steel, they also constitute a base platform for further developments. HpM has developed carbon steel or stainless steel microspheres with controlled electroplated copper coating, resulting in a material that combines the electrical properties of copper with significantly reduced cost.
Extra Heavy Oil Recovery
Heavy and extra heavy oils account for approximately 45% of global reserves and require more energy-intensive processes for extraction. In this context, HpM has developed a more efficient process for oil recovery from oil sands, such as those from Athabasca (Canada), resulting in higher productivity, lower energy consumption, and an increased degree of sand cleanliness at the end of the process.
Rare Earth Elements (REE) from Residues
The increasing digitalization and widespread adoption of IoT have significantly expanded the use of Rare Earth Elements (REE) in high-consumption products. With increasingly shorter life cycles, these products return to the industrial system as scrap, resulting in industrial residues that contain continuous and relevant concentrations of REEs. HpM focuses on the recovery of these elements from industrial residues, recognizing them as a growing strategic source of rare earths.
Powder Metallurgy Innovations
The pursuit of higher efficiency in the requalification of metallurgical residues has led HpM to develop innovations in powder metallurgy and direct reduction of materials rich in iron oxides, without the use of binders. The use of renewable energy sources, including microwave-based technologies, has demonstrated significant gains in energy efficiency and recovery of metallic value.
Innovation in Action
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Here, selected examples are presented to illustrate how HpM’s innovations are applied to the development of advanced solutions for industrial process improvement and the requalification of residues into new products, always supported by high embedded technology.​