System and method for distributing loads in a metal furnace

Abstract

The present invention is related to charge distribution systems in a metallurgical furnace. In this scenario, the present invention provides a load distribution system in a metallurgical furnace, comprising (i) an open silo (10) adapted to receive loads of different varieties, (ii) a closed silo (20) adapted to transfer loads from the open silo (10) to a sealed environment of the metallurgical furnace, (iii) at least one upper sealed valve (22), positioned upstream of the closed silo (20), (iv) at least one valve lower seal (24), positioned downstream of the closed silo (20), (v) at least two process silos (30), each process silo (30) adapted to receive a certain variety of load coming from the closed silo (20) and (vi) at least one distribution element (40) adapted to distribute the different load varieties in the respective process silos (30). The present invention also provides a method associated with the system described above.

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