Process for avoiding formation of smoke and flames in bottom blown converters
US3972708A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 11, 1974 |
| Grant date | Aug 3, 1976 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 11, 1994 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02P10/25
- WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
This disclosure teaches a process for avoiding formation of smoke and flames in bottom blown converters upon charging of scrap and pig iron, deslagging and casting. Inert gas, preferably nitrogen, is blown into the converter vessel through bottom tuyeres both during introduction of the scrap and pig iron in a tipped position of the vessel and in the vessels erected position.
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