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CASE STUDY |
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CUSTOMER: |
Anglesey Aluminium Metal, Holyhead, UK |
TYPE OF PLANT: |
Cathode Block Preheating System |
SCOPE: |
Turnkey supply of a new lift-off cover type preheating system using gas-fired infrared burners, complete with three bases |
COMMISSIONED: |
February 2004 |
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The system uses special metal mesh radiant plaque
type burners which radiate onto the top surface of
collector bars. |
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FEATURES:
- No. carbon blocks & collector bars: 4
- System dimensions: 5m x 2.5m x 3m
- Hood height: 1.2m
- Burners: 16 metal mesh burners laid out in 4 rows, 1 row / collector bar
- Total system rating: 310 kW
- Heat-up cycle: ambient to 550°C in 100 minutes
- Fuel: Natural Gas
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BENEFITS:
- +/- 10°C uniformity on the surface of the collector bars
- 60-70°C gradient from top surface to bottom of collector bars
- Virtually eliminates oxidation of carbon blocks
- Reduces bending of collector bars during casting
- Efficient heat transfer in infrared mode
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Hotwork Combustion Technology Ltd.
Bretton Street, Savile Town, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, WF12 9DB, UK.
Tel: +44 (0)1924 506506 Fax: +44 (0)1924 506311
E-mail: info@hotworkct.com Web: www.hotworkct.com |
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