EP0708186B1 - Verfahren und Vorrichtung zur kontinuierlichen Oberflächenbehandlung, insbesondere zum Beizen und Reinigen von Bändern - Google Patents

Verfahren und Vorrichtung zur kontinuierlichen Oberflächenbehandlung, insbesondere zum Beizen und Reinigen von Bändern Download PDF

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EP0708186B1
EP0708186B1 EP95114997A EP95114997A EP0708186B1 EP 0708186 B1 EP0708186 B1 EP 0708186B1 EP 95114997 A EP95114997 A EP 95114997A EP 95114997 A EP95114997 A EP 95114997A EP 0708186 B1 EP0708186 B1 EP 0708186B1
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Michael Zednicek
Wilhelm Hofkirchner
Wilhelm Dr. Karner
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    • C—CHEMISTRY; METALLURGY
    • C23—COATING METALLIC MATERIAL; COATING MATERIAL WITH METALLIC MATERIAL; CHEMICAL SURFACE TREATMENT; DIFFUSION TREATMENT OF METALLIC MATERIAL; COATING BY VACUUM EVAPORATION, BY SPUTTERING, BY ION IMPLANTATION OR BY CHEMICAL VAPOUR DEPOSITION, IN GENERAL; INHIBITING CORROSION OF METALLIC MATERIAL OR INCRUSTATION IN GENERAL
    • C23G—CLEANING OR DE-GREASING OF METALLIC MATERIAL BY CHEMICAL METHODS OTHER THAN ELECTROLYSIS
    • C23G1/00—Cleaning or pickling metallic material with solutions or molten salts
    • C23G1/02—Cleaning or pickling metallic material with solutions or molten salts with acid solutions
    • C—CHEMISTRY; METALLURGY
    • C23—COATING METALLIC MATERIAL; COATING MATERIAL WITH METALLIC MATERIAL; CHEMICAL SURFACE TREATMENT; DIFFUSION TREATMENT OF METALLIC MATERIAL; COATING BY VACUUM EVAPORATION, BY SPUTTERING, BY ION IMPLANTATION OR BY CHEMICAL VAPOUR DEPOSITION, IN GENERAL; INHIBITING CORROSION OF METALLIC MATERIAL OR INCRUSTATION IN GENERAL
    • C23G—CLEANING OR DE-GREASING OF METALLIC MATERIAL BY CHEMICAL METHODS OTHER THAN ELECTROLYSIS
    • C23G3/00—Apparatus for cleaning or pickling metallic material
    • C23G3/02—Apparatus for cleaning or pickling metallic material for cleaning wires, strips, filaments continuously
    • C23G3/021—Apparatus for cleaning or pickling metallic material for cleaning wires, strips, filaments continuously by dipping
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B08—CLEANING
    • B08B—CLEANING IN GENERAL; PREVENTION OF FOULING IN GENERAL
    • B08B3/00—Cleaning by methods involving the use or presence of liquid or steam
    • B08B3/02—Cleaning by the force of jets or sprays
    • B08B3/022—Cleaning travelling work

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  • the invention relates to a method for continuous surface treatment by pickling and cleaning metal strips, in one Treatment chamber, with the web in an approximately horizontal path runs through the treatment chamber, the treatment chamber one Pickling liquid is supplied, with a free surface of the pickling liquid is present and the surface to be treated in the Treatment chamber exposed to an increased shear force to the pickling liquid becomes. Furthermore, the invention relates to a device for implementation of the procedure.
  • DE-A-40 31 234 shows one Flat pickling, in which a band is passed through a container and the pickling liquid is fed through side-mounted nozzles.
  • the WHERE 88/01657 also shows a flat stain similar to that in DE-A-40 31 234 shown.
  • DE-OS 1 621 603 describes one of several Chamber existing system that is completely pressurized Pickling medium is filled. Due to the nozzle shape of the channel and the movement of the band and the flow of the liquid as well as the expansion cleaning of the belt surface of the medium is achieved here.
  • the DE-AS 1 521 753 describes a cleaning system especially for magnetic tapes for sound recordings, films or extruded metal profiles.
  • medium under pressure is supplied and flows through a nozzle-shaped channel along its length Beginning or end.
  • the supply of the treatment medium, in particular Pickling acid generally takes place at the entry or exit of the strip the treatment chamber, which additionally seals the treatment chamber from the environment, as well as laterally into the Treatment chamber.
  • DE-A-41 08 516 describes a high-speed pickling device, where the steel band in a channel is guided, which has openings for the supply and removal of pickling acid.
  • the present invention aims to improve treatment effectiveness, especially with pickling, to be increased by apparatus length or apparatus costs for a corresponding system or to significantly reduce the treatment temperature and thereby reduce operating costs.
  • the invention is therefore characterized in that the surface seen continuously by several devices with itself in the direction of tape travel narrowing cross section and that in the area of Application of the increased shear force, fresh pickling liquid supplied and the pickling liquid is swirled in this area.
  • This increased Shear force reduces the liquid boundary layer on the belt surface which results in an increased pickling effect and the pickling time is reduced. Through repeated treatment, the surface can be cleaned even better become.
  • the supply of pickling acid directly in the area of application the increased shear force and most swirled Liquid area ensures a quick introduction of pickling acid to the belt, which causes a further increased pickling intensity.
  • a favorable further development of the invention is characterized in that that the supply of the treating liquid is regulated in its amount, the pickling liquid supplied alone or in combination with the Quantity can be regulated. By varying the amount and or or the temperature of the pickling medium, the pickling effect can be adjusted accordingly the requirements vary.
  • An advantageous embodiment of the invention is characterized in that that the surface to be treated is in position by the pickling liquid fixed, especially in facilities to increase the shear force is centered.
  • the tape can touch the ground and produce Scratches in the belt can be avoided.
  • the invention also relates to a device for continuous surface treatment by pickling and cleaning metal strips, with a treatment chamber, the web being in an approximately horizontal Pathway runs through the treatment chamber, leaving a free surface the pickling liquid is present and is characterized by that several devices are provided in the treatment chamber, which increases the shear force between the belt and pickling liquid opposite to that caused by the movement of the web in the treatment chamber resulting shear force, the devices in the tape running direction seen an area with continuously narrowing Have cross section and that in the area of the devices nozzles Introduction of pickling liquid are provided. Through this increase The liquid boundary layer is reduced by shear force, resulting in an increased Pickling effect results.
  • the shape of a Venturi nozzle can be a good one Whirling of the liquid and thus an increase in the pickling intensity be effected. Furthermore, such a facility Height-centered belt, especially centered in the Venturi module, thus touching the ground and the associated generation of Scratching on the belt surface is avoided. Will be in the area of Facilities pickling liquid the liquid is whirled through even more, which, on the other hand, leads to a rapid introduction of the acid to the tape takes place, which causes an increased pickling intensity.
  • a favorable further development of the invention is characterized in that that the nozzles arranged in the direction of tape travel after the device are, these also, if necessary additionally, before or in the Device can be arranged.
  • the arrangement of the nozzles after setting up, the treatment medium is supplied in an area of increased fluidized fluid, with an injection additional swirling and before setting up in this area thus causes improved pickling intensity.
  • An arrangement of the nozzles in the device supports the hydrodynamic effect of the device and also avoids touching the belt with the device low speeds. Specifically a combination of all arrangements leads to an optimal pickling intensity.
  • An advantageous embodiment of the invention is characterized in that that the nozzles are arranged below the material web, the Alternatively or in combination, nozzles are arranged above the material web could be.
  • the nozzles can move in the direction of the belt pointing openings or pointing against the tape running direction Have openings. Through a suitable arrangement and alignment the pickling effect can additionally be influenced favorably.
  • a favorable further development of the invention is characterized in that that at least one derivation for pickling liquid is provided, which with Nozzles for supplying pickling liquid at at least one point in the Treatment chamber is connected.
  • An advantageous development of the invention is characterized in that that at least one pump is connected between discharge and supply is.
  • the circulation volume can be adjusted accordingly by controlling a pump set and also the exit speed from the Nozzles are adjusted accordingly for an optimal pickling effect.
  • a favorable embodiment of the invention is characterized in that that between discharge and supply of the pickling liquid at least one Heat supply device, in particular a heat exchanger, switched is.
  • a Heat exchanger in the additional Acid cycle can be the temperature distribution in the pickling tub influence particularly well, in particular a strong equalization the temperature can be achieved.
  • FIG. 2 a pickling section according to the invention
  • FIG. 2 a section from Fig. 1, Fig. 2a, 2b and Fig. 3 an analog section from Fig. 1, Fig. 4a, the pressure distribution in the area of an inventive provided device
  • Fig. 4b the speed distribution in the area of a device provided according to the invention
  • 5 shows the flow in the area of a device provided according to the invention represents.
  • Fig. 1 shows the diagram of a pickling section 1, that the better clarity because of without a usually arranged cover of the system is shown.
  • the steel strip 2 to be pickled moves in the direction 3.
  • an inlet area 4 with squeeze rollers 5.5 ' the strip through the pickling section 1 to an outlet area 6 with squeeze rollers 7 and 7 'performed.
  • Venturi modules 8 There are nozzles 9 for the supply of Pickling acid provided.
  • the pickling acid is always at the entrance 4 and or or outlet 6 via nozzle bar 10 in the pickling section 1 and spent pickling acid via outlets 11, 11 'into the circulation tank 12 returned.
  • the pickling acid is removed from the circulation tank 12 via a filter 13 to a pump 14 and from there through a heat exchanger 15, from where they are fed to the nozzle bar 10 via lines 16, 16 ' becomes.
  • a filter 13 to a pump 14 and from there through a heat exchanger 15, from where they are fed to the nozzle bar 10 via lines 16, 16 ' becomes.
  • one or more Place the pickling section 1 pickling liquid derived (17, 17 ') and by a Filters 18, 18 'via a pump 19, 19' and through a heat exchanger 20.20 'the nozzles 9 for reinforcement.
  • Fig. 2 shows a section of Fig. 1, in the two Venturi modules with an upper part 8 'and a lower part 8' 'are shown. Between these two parts 8 'and 8' 'of the Venturi modules 8, the Band 2 in the direction 3 and centered in height, so that a ground contact and the associated generation of scratches in volume 2 is avoided. In the area behind the Venturi modules 8 there are nozzles 9 provided by the pickling acid sprayed in the direction of the belt becomes. The acid level is marked with 21.
  • FIG. 2a and 2b show an analog section from FIG. 1, here in the In contrast to Fig. 2, the nozzles 9 in the direction 3 of the strip travel of the metal strip 2 are arranged in front of or in the Venturi modules 8. Basically these variants can also be combined, for example shown in Fig. 3, the orientation of the nozzles both an outflow can cause in as well as against the tape running direction 3. By a different quantity distribution of the leaking pickling liquid between the bottom and top of the band 2, the location of the Metal strip 2 can be set in the Venturi module 8.
  • FIG 4a shows the pressure curve 22 in area A of the cross-sectional constriction between the upper part 8 'and lower part 8' 'of the Venturi module 8.
  • the pressure increases from the entry into the Venturi module 8 and reaches approximately at the end of this section A the maximum value from where the pressure to completely dismantled in an area shortly after the Venturi module 8 becomes. Due to the symmetrical formation of the pressure curve in the Venturi module 8, the belt 2 is centered in the module.
  • FIG. 4b shows, analogously to FIG. 4a, the speed curve in the area a Venturi module 8. Due to the decreasing cross-section in the area A of the Venturi module 8 is based on a speed profile 23 an acceleration of the acid up to one via a profile 23 ' Profile 23 ".
  • the invention is not limited by the embodiments shown, in particular, the nozzles in the direction of tape travel or against the Direction of tape running. It can also have a cover be provided above the pickling section. Furthermore, within one Pickling section several separate pickling acid cycles can be provided, or several pickling sections can also be arranged one behind the other.

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