ISSN 2594-5327
71th ABM Annual Congress — vol. 71, num.71 (2016)
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One of the main reasons for blast furnace reline is the loss of refractory lining, particularly in the hearth and taphole regions. Intense operation of the blast furnace can result in extensive refractory wear and deterioration. This can then affect the continuity of the operation and the furnace campaign life. Novo-Lipetsk (NLMK) and Hatch developed a systematic approach to monitor the condition of blast furnace hearth linings using Acousto Ultrasonic-Echo (AU-E), a non-destructive testing system developed by Hatch. Continuous and periodic inspections of blast furnaces revealed areas with accelerated refractory deterioration, formation of elephant foot, extent and speed of refractory wear, as well as cracks and other anomalies. Improvement in coke quality, stave washing, the addition of titania, and other changes were recommended and implemented to prolong furnace life while maintaining the intensity of furnace operation. This paper demonstrates how the coordinated efforts between NLMK and Hatch resulted in prolonging the blast furnace campaign life.
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Blast furnace inspection and monitoring, Non-Destructive Testing (NDT), Refractory deterioration, Blast furnace campaign
Blast furnace campaign
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Sadri, Afshin;
Filatov, S.;
Kurunov, I.;
Gordon, Y.;
Ying, W. L.;
Erskine, J..
MONITORING AND CONTROL OF REFRACTORY WEAR FOR INTENSIVE OPERATION OF BLAST FURNACE
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p. 191-201.
In: 71th ABM Annual Congress,
Rio de Janeiro,
2016.
ISSN: 2594-5327
, DOI 10.5151/1516-392X-27550
