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Method for reducing nitrogen oxides in strip heat treatment furnaces

US12044402B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 29, 2018
Grant dateJul 23, 2024
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Expiry dateSep 3, 2041

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02E20/30
  • WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method for treating a metal strip, where the metal strip undergoes heat treatment in a directly fired furnace and is subsequently heat-treated further in a radiant tube furnace. At least part of the exhaust gases from the radiant tubes is fed to the directly fired furnace.

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