Metallurgical vessel
US7550108B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 10, 2003 |
| Grant date | Jun 23, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 7, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC22B15/0047
- WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Metallurgical vessel for iron and steel making including a bottom portion, a sidewall and a lance arrangement of at least two lances for supplying oxygen containing gas to the interior of the vessel in operation. Each lance includes an end portion for emitting oxygen containing gas. The lance arrangement is configured so as to achieve in operation a substantially downwardly directed flow of post-combusted gases at the side wall of the vessel and a substantially upwardly directed flow of post-combusted gases in the center of the vessel.
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