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Dynamic cooling of a metallurgical furnace

US11692774B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 2, 2021
Grant dateJul 4, 2023
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Expiry dateNov 2, 2041

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  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF27D2009/0018
  • WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

One embodiment is a cooling system for regulating temperature of a surface of a metallurgical furnace. The cooling system includes a plurality of spray conduits. Each spray conduit has one or more control valves and has a plurality of nozzles. A plurality of temperature sensors are disposed proximate the surface of the metallurgical furnace. A control system adjusts the control valves of the plurality of spray conduits in response to temperature information derived from the plurality of temperature sensors.

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