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Blast furnace tuyere
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-07-27
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Granted: 1977-08-23
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Expires: 1996-07-27
Abstract
Abstract Blast furnace tuyere comprising three separate injection chambers, a first axial chamber for injecting hot blast, a second narrow annular chamber concentric therewith for injecting fuel oil and a third annular chamber concentric with the other two for injecting oxygen mixed with cold air. This tuyere dispenses with a water cooling circuit.
Inventors
- 👤 Emile Sprunck
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 14:50
CPC Classifications
C; C21; C21B; C21B7/00; C21B7/16
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
121 words
A blast furnace tuyere comprising a tuyere casing having an injection nose for insertion in a furnace and three separate injection chambers formed therein, said injection chambers each having open injection end portions located in the nose of the tuyere casing, said three injection chambers comprising a first chamber for hot blast to be supplied to the furnace, a second chamber for supplying combustible fuel to the furnace and a third chamber for supplying an auxiliary supporter of combustion to the furnace, said three chambers being isolated from each other in the casing with the combustible fuel injecting chamber being located between the other two chambers whereby the combustible fuel serves as a cooling agent for the nose of the tuyere.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
121 words
A blast furnace tuyere comprising a tuyere casing having an injection nose for insertion in a furnace and three separate injection chambers formed therein, said injection chambers each having open injection end portions located in the nose of the tuyere casing, said three injection chambers comprising a first chamber for hot blast to be supplied to the furnace, a second chamber for supplying combustible fuel to the furnace and a third chamber for supplying an auxiliary supporter of combustion to the furnace, said three chambers being isolated from each other in the casing with the combustible fuel injecting chamber being located between the other two chambers whereby the combustible fuel serves as a cooling agent for the nose of the tuyere.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
31 words
A tuyere as claimed in claim 1, wherein the hot blast injecting chamber is a central conduit surrounded by two concentric annular chambers, the chamber for injecting reducing combustible being narrow.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
18 words
A tuyere as claimed in claim 1, wherein the hot blast injecting chamber is coated with refractory material.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1980-08-22 | 1981-02-21 | 1981-08-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-08-22 | 1985-02-21 | 1985-08-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-08-22 | 1989-02-21 | 1989-08-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |