EP0469268B2 - Verbindung zwischen dem Auslauf eines metallurgischen Gefässes und einem Schutzrohr oder Eintauchausguss - Google Patents

Verbindung zwischen dem Auslauf eines metallurgischen Gefässes und einem Schutzrohr oder Eintauchausguss Download PDF

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EP0469268B2
EP0469268B2 EP91109446A EP91109446A EP0469268B2 EP 0469268 B2 EP0469268 B2 EP 0469268B2 EP 91109446 A EP91109446 A EP 91109446A EP 91109446 A EP91109446 A EP 91109446A EP 0469268 B2 EP0469268 B2 EP 0469268B2
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Ernst Lührsen
Ulrich Schneider
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B22—CASTING; POWDER METALLURGY
    • B22D—CASTING OF METALS; CASTING OF OTHER SUBSTANCES BY THE SAME PROCESSES OR DEVICES
    • B22D41/00—Casting melt-holding vessels, e.g. ladles, tundishes, cups or the like
    • B22D41/50—Pouring-nozzles
    • B22D41/502—Connection arrangements; Sealing means therefor

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  • the invention relates to a connection between the outlet stone a metallurgical vessel and an adjoining one Protection tube or immersion spout.
  • From DE-B-3 226 047 (corresponding to US Re-33 036) is a tapered fit between a pouring stone and one Immersion spout provided. Although there can also be a Inert gas in a provided in the area of the conical seat Annulus are introduced. The desired gas tightness is however not guaranteed. Even smaller particles in the Fitting fits significantly affect gas tightness. In addition, the fit means that the protective tube or Immersion spout sticks when removing from the outlet cone and at greater force breaks.
  • Fig. 3 is a connection between the outlet stone metallurgical vessel and a protective tube excluding it known or immersion spout, which with a a conical seat provided with a seal connected to each other are, in which over an annulus and open Grooves a protective gas to equalize pressure in the pouring tube to be introduced. With reasonable amounts of shielding gas however, this is not possible, so that a seal against Air access to the jet is not reached.
  • DE-B-3 620 413 is used as a joint material for pouring closures and gas inlets on metallurgical vessels Expanded fiber mushroom proposed.
  • the object of the invention is to connect the the type mentioned at the beginning to seal against air ingress into the protective tube or immersion spout simplify and improve as well as tightness monitoring to reach. According to the invention, this task is for a connection of the type mentioned at the beginning with the characteristics as of claim 1 solved. (Continued with column 1, line 35 of EP 0 469 268 B1)
  • the sealing rings ensure the necessary tightness of the Fit even when between the spout and the protective tube or immersion spout.
  • In cooperation with the prevailing gas pressure of the inert gas in the annulus Seals ensure that the leaking molten metal is not included Air comes into contact and therefore does not oxidize.
  • the gas pressure in the annulus is determined by the Display device monitors. If either the upper sealing ring or if the lower sealing ring should leak, one is carried out Display. As long as only one of the sealing rings leaks, there is not yet the danger that the molten metal with air in Touch comes. An advertisement is therefore made before one Condition in which both sealing rings are leaking and therefore Atmospheric oxygen from the leaking melt through the seat is sucked in.
  • the compressible sealing rings preferably consist of ceramic fiber material. They are particularly by the Spacers bridging the annular space are connected to one another. This makes it possible to assemble both rings as a structural unit. This can be done before attaching the protective tube or Immersion spout on the outlet on this or on the protective tube or the immersion nozzle. In the design of the Invention forms a one-piece ring member both rings and if necessary, the spacers.
  • the two sealing rings can be attached to the protective tube or immersion spout on the outlet on this or on the Protective tube or the immersion spout must be attached.
  • the lower sealing ring is preferably located at a step of the Protective tube or immersion spout. It is the one correct position of the sealing rings during assembly to reach.
  • the sealing rings have a certain one Gas permeability. Because of the prevailing in the annulus However, excess gas pressure of the inert gas does not lead to the fact that Air is sucked in by the melt. In the design of the Invention arises from a different gas permeability a directional gas flow for the compressible sealing rings, preferably in the protective tube or immersion nozzle.
  • the Sealing rings (5, 6) are compressible and consist of ceramic Fiber material.
  • a radial channel (9) opens into the annular space (7) Immersion spout (3).
  • the two sealing rings (5, 6) are over spacers (12) connected with each other. These extend through the annulus (7) without locking it off.
  • the two sealing rings (5, 6) and the spacers (12) are made as a one-piece component from the ceramic fiber material.
  • the lower sealing ring (6) sits on a step formed in the immersion nozzle (3) (13).
  • the assembly of the immersion nozzle (3) on the outlet stone (2) is done approximately as follows: The assembly consisting of the upper and lower sealing ring (5, 6) and the spacers (12) is pushed into the immersion nozzle (3) until the lower sealing ring (6) stands on the step (13). The spacer webs (12) then lie in the area of the step (8) widening the annular space (7).
  • the immersion nozzle (3) is placed on the outlet stone (2) pushed and in this position in a manner known per se attached.
  • the fiber material of the sealing rings (5, 6) is thereby compressed.
  • the gas line (10) can be connected.
  • the annular space (7) is operated with inert gas acted upon.
  • the gas permeability of the Sealing rings (5, 6) the pressing of the sealing rings (5, 6) and the one prevailing when pouring in the immersion nozzle (3)
  • Negative pressure arises on the display device (11) formed by a pressure gauge is a certain overpressure.

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  • Mechanical Engineering (AREA)
  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Continuous Casting (AREA)
  • Treatment Of Steel In Its Molten State (AREA)
  • Furnace Charging Or Discharging (AREA)
  • Furnace Housings, Linings, Walls, And Ceilings (AREA)
  • Cable Accessories (AREA)
  • Vertical, Hearth, Or Arc Furnaces (AREA)
  • Casting Support Devices, Ladles, And Melt Control Thereby (AREA)
  • Manufacture And Refinement Of Metals (AREA)
  • Carbon Steel Or Casting Steel Manufacturing (AREA)
  • Waste-Gas Treatment And Other Accessory Devices For Furnaces (AREA)
  • Sealing Devices (AREA)
  • Discharge Heating (AREA)
  • Measuring Fluid Pressure (AREA)
  • Pressure Vessels And Lids Thereof (AREA)
EP91109446A 1990-08-02 1991-06-08 Verbindung zwischen dem Auslauf eines metallurgischen Gefässes und einem Schutzrohr oder Eintauchausguss Expired - Lifetime EP0469268B2 (de)

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DE4024520A DE4024520A1 (de) 1990-08-02 1990-08-02 Verbindung zwischen dem auslauf eines metallurgischen gefaesses und einem schutzrohr oder eintauchausguss

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EP0469268A3 EP0469268A3 (en) 1992-12-09
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JP (1) JP2961458B2 (zh)
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DE (2) DE4024520A1 (zh)
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FI (1) FI94846C (zh)
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