CEO of JSW Steel honoured Civil Engineering Professor of Sona College of Technology for her innovative research work on “Effective Utilisation of JSW steel slag” in making concrete blocks like paver blocks, Solid blocks, Hollow blocks, Bricks, Road separators and other precast products which are cost effective and eco-friendly. JSW Steel is of the leading steel industries which produces quality steel using Energy Optimized furnace in India. Only two industries in India are producing steel using this furnace. The slag from EOF is to be utilized effectively. Dr.R.Malathy and her team Prof.M.Arivoli and Prof.N.Savitha come out with different useful products from waste. Particularly paver concrete block replacing slag for aggregates attracted everywhere which will reduce 40 % of the material cost. Since JSW is looking for disposal of steel slag which is produced in mass everyday. They found this product will bring out better solid waste management.
Management, Principal and Dr.Jayaprakash appreciated the team for their continuous efforts and for the award from JSW steel, Mecheri.
