Method of forming sealed refractory joints in metal-containment vessels, and vessels containing sealed joints
US9375784B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 8, 2010 |
| Grant date | Jun 28, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 1, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T156/1089
- WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
An exemplary embodiment of the invention provides a method of preparing a reinforced refractory joint between refractory sections of a vessel used for containing or conveying molten metal, e.g. a metal-contacting trough. The method involves introducing a mesh body made of metal wires into a gap between metal-contacting surfaces of adjacent refractory sections of a vessel so that the mesh body is positioned beneath the metal conveying surfaces, and covering the mesh body with a layer of moldable refractory material to seal the gap between the metal-contacting surfaces. Other embodiments relate to a vessel formed by the method and a vessel section with a pre-positioned mesh body suitable for preparing a sealed joint with other such sections.
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