Method for improving longevity of equipment for opening large, high temperature containers
AssigneeHahn & Clay
InventorsCharles Schroeder, Jinyang James Lu
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Abstract
A method is provided for cooling coke drum deheading devices, thereby extending the life of same. The method calls for spraying water or other coolant on the devices when they are in operation.
Claims9
In a coker unit of a petroleum refining process, wherein a drum is positioned above a container for receiving coke from said drum, a method for improving the longevity of equipment associated with automating the operation of said drum or the removal of coke from said drum, comprising:
- installing spray nozzles directed toward said equipment;
- providing a source for water or other coolant to said spray nozzles;
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- causing said coolant to flow from said source out of said spray nozzles onto said equipment when said equipment is operating.
A method for cooling equipment associated with automating the operation of a large industrial vessel containing materials at high temperatures comprising spraying water or other coolant on said equipment while said equipment is in operation.
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