Stave cooler for a metallurgical furnace and method for protecting a stave cooler
US9683783B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 19, 2014 |
| Grant date | Jun 20, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 19, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF27D2009/0032
- WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A stave cooler for a metallurgical furnace includes a panel-like body having a front face for facing the interior of the metallurgical furnace, an opposite rear face, an upper face, an opposite lower face, and two side faces. At least one internal coolant passage is arranged within the panel-like body. The panel-like body is provided with a ledge on its front face extending between the side faces for being arranged in a horizontal plane. At least one protection element is provided for covering at least part of an upper face of the ledge. The protection element includes a first lateral portion, a second lateral portion, and a central portion. The lateral portions each include a widened front section and a narrow connection section. The panel-like body is provided with at least one through hole arranged for passing each of the lateral portions and the central portion of therethrough in turn.
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