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RINA CONSULTING
Centro Sviluppo Materiali SpA
Rina-CSM holds an extensive expertise in process engineering and material science, including development and application of innovative processes, instrumentation and materials. CSM’s activities cover the entire cycle of innovation from basic to applied research (physical, chemical and mechanical properties, new alloys and innovative coatings) to design, engineering, processing (on pilot, demonstration and industrial scales), prototype production, process/system automation and control. Founded in 1963, it is part of RINA Group since 2014.
Project activities
RINA Consulting - Centro Sviluppo Materiali (RINA CSM) contributes to the BSI project through materials characterization, process optimization, and sustainability assessments, ensuring that the technology is both technically robust and environmentally sustainable. By evaluating raw materials, biochar performance, and process efficiency, RINA CSM helps maximize sponge iron quality and production efficiency. Its expertise in life cycle assessment (LCA) and techno-economic analysis supports the reduction of carbon emissions, validates the environmental and economic benefits of the process, and strengthens the pathway toward industrial deployment and market adoption of the BSI technology.
