Furnace cooling system and method
AssigneeSystems Spray-Cooled, Inc.
InventorsMark Thomas Arthur, J. Michael Campbell, Troy D. Ward
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Abstract
A cooling system for the distribution and collection of a fluid coolant in a metallurgical vessel used in the processing of molten materials. The cooling system comprises a distribution system including an intake manifold, a plurality of headers attached to the intake manifold, and a plurality of distribution dispensers positioned along each header. A collection system, including a collection manifold, is positioned to collect the fluid coolant. The distribution dispensers are positioned to direct the fluid coolant towards the collection manifold and utilize the majority of the kinetic energy contained within the coolant to direct the coolant towards the collection manifold.
Claims8
A method of controlling a flow of fluid coolant from a dispensing point to a collection point to cool a thermally enhanced surface of a metallurgical vessel used in the processing of molten materials, the method comprising:
- directing a majority of the fluid to strike the surface at an obtuse angle as measured in the direction of the collection point of the metallurgical vessel;
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- dispersing the majority of the fluid to the thermally enhanced surface in a cone shaped design.
A method of controlling a flow of fluid coolant from a dispensing point to a collection point to cool a thermally enhanced surface of a metallurgical vessel used in the processing of molten materials, the method comprising:
- using a majority of the kinetic energy contained within the fluid coolant to direct previously dispensed fluid coolant toward the collection point of the metallurgical vessel;
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- dispersing the majority of the fluid to the thermally enhanced surface in a cone shaped design.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.