GAS ATOMIZATION OF MOLTEN MATERIALS USING BY-PRODUCT OFF-GASES

    公开(公告)号:US20170297113A1

    公开(公告)日:2017-10-19

    申请号:US15512955

    申请日:2015-09-21

    Applicant: HATCH LTD.

    CPC classification number: B22F9/082 B01J2/04 B22F2009/0832

    Abstract: Metallurgical processes and systems for gas atomization of molten slag and/or molten metals from a metallurgical furnace are integrated with off-gas handling processes and equipment, such that the off-gases are fed to the gas atomization plant for atomizing the molten slag and/or molten metal. The use of by-product off-gases for atomizing molten slag and/or molten metals provides a number of benefits, including elimination of off-gas handling and treatment equipment, centralization and upgrading of heat via atomization to improve heat recovery, prevention of oxidation of granular products of atomization, and reduction of CO2 emissions. A process for preparing a granular product comprises: feeding a molten material and a by-product off-gas to a dispersion apparatus; and contacting the gas with the molten material in the dispersion apparatus, whereby the molten material is dispersed and solidified by contact with the gas to form the granular product.

    Fluidic control burner for pulverous feed

    公开(公告)号:US09657939B2

    公开(公告)日:2017-05-23

    申请号:US14390944

    申请日:2013-04-05

    Applicant: Hatch Ltd.

    CPC classification number: F23D1/00 F27D3/0033 F27D99/0033

    Abstract: A burner is provided for a pulverous feed material. The burner has a structure that integrates the burner with a reaction vessel, and has an opening that communicates with the interior of the reaction vessel. The burner also has a gas supply channel to supply reaction gas through the opening into the reaction vessel, and a feed supply for delivering pulverous material to the reaction vessel. The burner also has a fluidic control system having at least one port capable of directing a stream of fluid at an angle to the direction of flow of the reaction gas so as to modify the flow of the reaction gas. In addition, components are provided to modify the swirl intensity and turbulence intensity of the reaction gas independently of the exit velocity.

    MULTI-COMPARTMENT REACTOR AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING RETENTION TIME IN A MULTI-COMPARTMENT REACTOR
    33.
    发明申请
    MULTI-COMPARTMENT REACTOR AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING RETENTION TIME IN A MULTI-COMPARTMENT REACTOR 有权
    多层反应器的多层反应器和控制保持时间的方法

    公开(公告)号:US20150050188A1

    公开(公告)日:2015-02-19

    申请号:US13972439

    申请日:2013-08-21

    Applicant: Hatch Ltd.

    Abstract: A method is disclosed for controlling retention time in a reactor, such as an autoclave, having a plurality of compartments separated by dividers with underflow openings. A retention time of the reaction mixture is calculated and compared with an optimal retention time, and the volumes of the reaction mixture in the compartments are adjusted while maintaining the flow rate of the reaction mixture, so as to change the retention time to a value which is closer to the optimal retention time. The reactor may include a level sensor in the last compartment for generating volume data; a control valve for controlling the liquid level in the last compartment; and a controller which receives volume data from the level sensor and controls operation of the control valve.

    Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于控制在诸如高压釜的反应器中的保留时间的方法,其具有由具有下溢开口的分隔器隔开的多个隔室。 计算反应混合物的保留时间并与最佳保留时间进行比较,并且在保持反应混合物的流速的同时调整隔室中的反应混合物的体积,从而将保留时间改变为 更接近最佳保留时间。 反应器可以包括用于产生体积数据的最后隔室中的液位传感器; 用于控制最后隔室中的液位的控制阀; 以及控制器,其从液位传感器接收音量数据并控制控制阀的操作。

    DUST WASH SYSTEM WITH PURGE GAS
    34.
    发明申请
    DUST WASH SYSTEM WITH PURGE GAS 审中-公开
    洁净气体系统

    公开(公告)号:US20140352269A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-12-04

    申请号:US14365859

    申请日:2012-12-13

    Applicant: Hatch Ltd.

    CPC classification number: B01D45/04 B65G69/182

    Abstract: A chute receives contaminant gas-laden dust from a dust collector. At least one gas injector provides an upward flow of purge gas in the chute to release contaminant gas entrained with the dust. Downstream areas are maintained at positive pressure relative to upstream areas. A purge hopper arranged below the chute collects the dust. Dust handling apparatuses allow the upward flow of the purge and contaminant gases. Movable flaps in the dust handling apparatuses include perforations that may be capped to vary the gas flow rate. A dust discharge apparatus discharges washed dust from the purge hopper.

    Abstract translation: 滑槽从集尘器接收污染物气体的灰尘。 至少一个气体喷射器在滑槽中提供吹扫气体的向上流动以释放夹带有灰尘的污染气体。 下游地区相对于上游地区保持正压。 布置在滑槽下方的清洗料斗收集灰尘。 灰尘处理设备允许吹扫和污染气体向上流动。 粉尘处理装置中的可移动襟翼包括可以被封盖以改变气体流速的穿孔。 排尘装置从清洗料斗排出洗涤的灰尘。

    SYSTEM, METHOD AND CONTROLLER FOR MANAGING AND CONTROLLING A MICRO-GRID
    35.
    发明申请
    SYSTEM, METHOD AND CONTROLLER FOR MANAGING AND CONTROLLING A MICRO-GRID 有权
    用于管理和控制微网的系统,方法和控制器

    公开(公告)号:US20130166084A1

    公开(公告)日:2013-06-27

    申请号:US13705635

    申请日:2012-12-05

    Applicant: Hatch Ltd.

    CPC classification number: G06Q50/06

    Abstract: A system, method and controller for managing and controlling a micro-grid network. The system includes a plurality of energy resources including at least one dispatchable energy resource and at least one intermittent energy resource, wherein the at least one of the energy resources is an energy storage element and at least one of the intermittent energy resources is responsive to environmental conditions to generate power, a controller configured to record operational constraints of the energy resources, obtain an environmental condition prediction and generate a component control signal based on the environmental condition prediction and the operational constraints corresponding to the energy resources. The controller is further configured to receive a network disturbance signal and generate a dynamic control signal based on such disturbances.

    Abstract translation: 一种用于管理和控制微格网络的系统,方法和控制器。 该系统包括多个能量资源,其包括至少一个可调度能量资源和至少一个间歇能量资源,其中所述能量资源中的至少一个是能量存储元件,并且所述间歇能量资源中的至少一个对环境响应 产生电力的条件,被配置为记录能量资源的操作约束的控制器,获得环境条件预测,并且基于环境条件预测和对应于能量资源的操作约束生成部件控制信号。 控制器还被配置为接收网络干扰信号并基于这种干扰产生动态控制信号。

    METAL-DISSOLVING APPARATUS, PROCESSES AND USES THEREOF

    公开(公告)号:US20240035112A1

    公开(公告)日:2024-02-01

    申请号:US17979350

    申请日:2022-11-02

    Applicant: HATCH LTD.

    CPC classification number: C22B3/02 C22B3/08 C22B23/043

    Abstract: A metal-dissolving apparatus and process is disclosed. The apparatus comprises a reactor, a metal inlet for receiving a metal-containing substance, a solution inlet for receiving a metal-dissolving solution, a solution outlet for providing the metal-dissolving solution comprising dissolved metals. The apparatus comprises a length and a height, the height being less than the length. The process comprises providing a metal-dissolving solution into a first location of a reactor comprising metal-containing substances, flowing the metal-dissolving solution through the reactor, dissolving metal from the metal-containing substances into the metal-dissolving solution, and discharging the metal-dissolving solution from the reactor.

    Magnetic energy harvesting device and method for electric metallurgical furnaces and similar environments

    公开(公告)号:US11029092B2

    公开(公告)日:2021-06-08

    申请号:US15974799

    申请日:2018-05-09

    Applicant: HATCH LTD.

    Abstract: An electronic device, and a magnetic energy harvesting device and method of harvesting magnetic energy, for electric metallurgical furnaces and similar environments. The device comprises a conductor which is configured to become induced with electricity in response to a time-varying magnetic field. The field may be irregular, such as near a metallurgical furnace or a similar environment. The electronic device may be a transmitter in a metallurgical electric furnace. The transmitter may be connected to an environment sensor. The electronic device may be powered by the magnetic energy harvesting device. The magnetic energy harvesting device may a wire loop or a coil. The method comprises inductively harvesting energy from magnetic field fluctuations caused by a metallurgical furnace or a similar environment to wirelessly power the electronic device.

    GATE, LEAF AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING WATER LEVELS IN A BODY OF WATER

    公开(公告)号:US20210148074A1

    公开(公告)日:2021-05-20

    申请号:US17045954

    申请日:2019-04-12

    Applicant: HATCH LTD.

    Abstract: A gate, leaf, and method for controlling water levels in a body of water. The gate comprises a moveable barrier (which may be a leaf), a restoring device such as a spring, and a profile. The barrier automatically opens or closes an amount to allow less or more water through as a result of changes in the water pressure in the upstream body of water. This helps maintain a water level in the upstream body of water. The profile disturbs the flow of water through the gate to influence the water pressure on the barrier. The profile may help provide a more linear curve for the water moment on the barrier across the range of barrier positions. A more linear curve for the water moment may help maintain equilibrium with the restoring moment across the range of barrier positions. The method comprises disturbing the flow of water over a barrier to redistribute the pressures of the water on the barrier.

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