ENERGY EFFICIENT HIGH POWER PLASMA TORCH
    31.
    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:US20170086284A1

    公开(公告)日:2017-03-23

    申请号:US15311466

    申请日:2015-05-19

    Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed wherein an electric arc is employed to heat an injected gas to a very high temperature. The apparatus comprises four internal components: a button cathode and three cylindrical co-axial components, a first short pilot insert, a second long insert and an anode. Vortex generators are located between these components for generating a vortex flow in the gas injected in the apparatus and which is to be heated at very high temperature by the electric arc struck between the anode and cathode. Cooling is provided to prevent melting of three of the internal components, i.e. the cathode, the anode and the pilot insert. However, to limit the heat loss to the cooling fluid, the long insert is made of an insulating material. In this way, more electrical energy is transferred to the gas.

    PLASMA HEATED FURNACE FOR IRON ORE PELLET INDURATION
    35.
    发明申请
    PLASMA HEATED FURNACE FOR IRON ORE PELLET INDURATION 有权
    等离子体加热炉,用于铁矿石注浆

    公开(公告)号:US20140311286A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-10-23

    申请号:US14362057

    申请日:2012-12-03

    Abstract: In the present pelletizing apparatus, the induration of iron ore concentrate pellets is achieved in a tunnel furnace heated by plasma torches, wherein the generation of by the conventional iron ore pelletizing processes is reduced by using electricity powered plasma torches instead of burning natural gas, heavy oil or pulverized coal in burners, thereby reducing considerably industrial pollution of the atmosphere.

    Abstract translation: 在本造粒装置中,铁矿精矿颗粒的硬化是在等离子炬加热的隧道炉中实现的,其中通过使用电动等离子火炬而不是燃烧天然气,重的 燃油中的油或粉煤,从而大大减少工业上的大气污染。

    METHOD TO MAXIMIZE ENERGY RECOVERY IN WASTE-TO-ENERGY PROCESS
    36.
    发明申请
    METHOD TO MAXIMIZE ENERGY RECOVERY IN WASTE-TO-ENERGY PROCESS 有权
    在废物能源过程中最大限度地恢复能源的方法

    公开(公告)号:US20140075944A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-03-20

    申请号:US14005546

    申请日:2012-03-14

    Abstract: In a fossil fuel waste incineration or plasma gasification process, waste heat generated by combustion of waste is captured by a heat transfer fluid and conveyed to an Organic Rankine Cycle (ORC) for energy recovery. In the case of a fossil fuel-fired waste incineration system, the heat transfer fluid captures waste heat from a double-walled combustion chamber, a heat exchanger being used to cool the hot process exhaust (gas cooler). In the case of a plasma waste gasification system, the heat transfer fluid captures waste heat from a plasma torch, a gasification chamber and combustion chamber cooling jackets as well as any other high-temperature components requiring cooling, and then a heat exchanger used to cool the hot process exhaust (gas cooler). The heat exchanger may take on several configurations, including plate or shell and tube configurations.

    Abstract translation: 在化石燃料废物焚烧或等离子体气化过程中,由废物燃烧产生的废热被传热流体捕获并输送到有机兰金循环(ORC)以进行能量回收。 在化石燃料废物焚烧系统的情况下,传热流体捕获来自双壁燃烧室的废热,用于冷却热处理废气(气体冷却器)的热交换器。 在等离子体废气化系统的情况下,传热流体捕获来自等离子体焰炬,气化室和燃烧室冷却夹套的废热以及需要冷却的任何其它高温部件,然后用于冷却的热交换器 热处理废气(气体冷却器)。 热交换器可以具有几种构造,包括板或壳和管构造。

    Energy Efficient Salt-Free Recovery Of Metal From Dross
    37.
    发明申请
    Energy Efficient Salt-Free Recovery Of Metal From Dross 审中-公开
    从渣滓中节能高效地回收金属

    公开(公告)号:US20130186236A1

    公开(公告)日:2013-07-25

    申请号:US13655204

    申请日:2012-10-18

    Abstract: A process and an apparatus are disclosed for improved recovery of metal from hot and cold dross, wherein a dross-treating furnace is provided with a filling material with capacity to store heat. This filling material is preheated to a desired temperature by injection of an oxidizing gas to burn non-recoverable metal remaining in the filling material after tapping of the recoverable metal contained in the dross and discharging of the treatment residue. When dross is treated in such furnace, the heat emanating by conduction from the filling material is sufficient to melt and separate the recoverable metal contained in the dross, without addition of an external heat source, such as fuel or gas burners, plasma torches or electric arcs and without use of any salt fluxes. Furthermore, the recovered metal being in the molten state can be fed to the molten metal holding furnace without cooling the melt.

    Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于从热和冷浮渣中改善金属回收的方法和装置,其中,浮渣处理炉具有能够储存热量的填充材料。 通过注入氧化气体将该填充材料预热至期望的温度,以在开采渣中含有的可回收金属并排出处理残渣后,将残留在填充材料中的不可回收金属燃烧。 当在这种炉子中处理浮渣时,通过从填充材料的传导发出的热量足以熔化和分离渣滓中包含的可回收金属,而不需要添加外部热源,例如燃料或气体燃烧器,等离子炬或电 弧并且不使用任何盐流。 此外,处于熔融状态的回收金属可以在不使熔体冷却的情况下进料到熔融金属保持炉。

    METHOD TO MAXIMIZE ENERGY RECOVERY IN WASTE-TO-ENERGY PROCESSES

    公开(公告)号:US20240151163A1

    公开(公告)日:2024-05-09

    申请号:US18235139

    申请日:2023-08-17

    Abstract: In a fossil fuel waste incineration or plasma gasification process, waste heat generated by combustion of waste is captured by a heat transfer fluid and conveyed to an Organic Rankine Cycle (ORC) for energy recovery. In the case of a fossil fuel-fired waste incineration system, the heat transfer fluid captures waste heat from a double-walled combustion chamber, a heat exchanger being used to cool the hot process exhaust (gas cooler). In the case of a plasma waste gasification system, the heat transfer fluid captures waste heat from a plasma torch, a gasification chamber and combustion chamber cooling jackets as well as any other high-temperature components requiring cooling, and then a heat exchanger used to cool the hot process exhaust (gas cooler). The heat exchanger may take on several configurations, including plate or shell and tube configurations.

    PLASMA PROCESS TO CONVERT SPENT POT LINING (SPL) TO INERT SLAG, ALUMINUM FLUORIDE AND ENERGY

    公开(公告)号:US20230138875A1

    公开(公告)日:2023-05-04

    申请号:US17913308

    申请日:2021-03-22

    Abstract: Apparatus for converting Spent Pot Lining (SPL) into inert slag, aluminum fluoride and energy includes a plasma arc furnace such that the destruction of SPL occurs therein. The furnace generates an electric arc within the waste, which arc travels from an anode to a cathode and destroys the waste due to the arc's extreme temperature, thereby converting a mineral fraction of SPL into vitrified inert slag lying within a crucible of the furnace. The furnace gasifies the carbon content of the SPL and produces a well-balanced syngas. The gasification takes place due to the controlled intake of air and steam into the furnace. The gasification reaction liberates significant amount of energy. Steam captures this excess energy, to provide part of the oxygen requirement for gasification and to contribute to raise the syngas H2 content. Steam also contributes to converting some SPL fluorides (NaF and Al2F3) into hydrogen fluoride. The plasma SPL processing system is compact (occupying less area than some competitive methods of SPL treatment), can be installed in close proximity to the aluminium plant (minimizing transportation of SPL and AlF3), and requires only electricity as its energy source and thus no fossil fuels.

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