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Sootblower with progressive cleaning arc

US7865996B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateDec 18, 2009
Grant dateJan 11, 2011
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Expiry dateDec 18, 2029

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB08B2230/01
  • WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A sootblower of the short travel rotary furnace wall type having features which permit indexing of the angular position of the screw tube assembly during successive operating cycles. Indexing of the arc swept by the sootblower nozzle is provided through the use of a novel cam plate component and operating the sootblower in a manner which provides for indexing between operating cycles.

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