Metallurgical furnace having an integrated off-gas hood
US11187462B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 22, 2019 |
| Grant date | Nov 30, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 31, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02P10/20
- WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus is disclosed for a metallurgical furnace having a roof with an integrated off-gas hood. The roof has a hollow metal roof section. The hollow metal roof section has a top and a bottom surface. The hollow metal roof section has a center opening configured for one or more electrodes to pass therethrough. An enclosed space is disposed between the top and the bottom surface. A spray-cooled system is disposed in the enclosed space and configured to spray-coolant on the bottom surface of the roof. The integrated off-gas hood has an inlet open to the center opening. The spray-cooled system is also configured to cool the integrated off-gas hood.
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