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Method and arrangement for preventing gas from leaving an opening of a vessel

US10429131B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

Glencore Technology Pty Limited · AU

Inventors

Stanko Nikolic · Brisbane, AU
Stephen Gwynn-Jones · Brisbane, AU
Nathan Roy Woodall · Brisbane, AU

Key dates

Filing date	May 21, 2015
Grant date	Oct 1, 2019
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jun 23, 2036

Classification

Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
CPC primaryF27D2021/0078
WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An arrangement (10) for preventing egress of a gas from a first opening of a vessel, the vessel including at least one other opening through which the gas can leave the vessel, the arrangement comprising an open passage (48) extending substantially around the first opening, the open passage (48) receiving a flow of gas such that the flow of gas leaves the open passage and flows towards and into the vessel to cause a gas from the environment external to the vessel to be drawn into the vessel. The arrangement may comprise a Coanda surface. The arrangement may be in the form of an inert for placement in the opening to the furnace.

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