Direct reduction shaft furnace with probe for measuring interior gas analysis
US12241684B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 13, 2018 |
| Grant date | Mar 4, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 20, 2040 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02P10/143
- WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A direct reduction shaft furnace having at least one probe disposed vertically within the reduction zone thereof. The probe preferably extends from the top to the bottom of the reduction zone. The probe allows for gas sampling along the length thereof and transmittal of the gas to at least one type of gas analysis device. The probe may also allow for the measurement of the temperature and pressure of the gas sample as it is taken.
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