OPEN ARC CONDITION MITIGATION BASED ON MEASUREMENT

    公开(公告)号:US20200041208A1

    公开(公告)日:2020-02-06

    申请号:US16499708

    申请日:2018-01-22

    申请人: Hatch Ltd.

    摘要: A system measures parameters of the electricity drawn by an arc furnace and, based on an analysis of the parameters, provides indicators of whether arc coverage has been optimized. Factors related to optimization of arc coverage include electrode position, charge level, slag level and slag behaviour. More specifically, such indicators of whether arc coverage has been optimized may be used when determining a position for the electrode such that, to an extent possible, a stable arc cavity is maintained and an open arc condition is avoided. Conveniently, by avoiding open arc conditions, the internal linings of the furnace walls and roof may be protected from excessive wear and tear.

    LINE CONTROL CIRCUIT CONFIGURATION
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    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:US20190131791A1

    公开(公告)日:2019-05-02

    申请号:US16176528

    申请日:2018-10-31

    申请人: Hatch Ltd.

    IPC分类号: H02J3/18 H03K17/72 H05B7/18

    摘要: A configuration of switches added to a line control circuit allows for switching back and forth between a configuration featuring a series-connected thyristor switch and reactor and a configuration featuring a parallel-connected thyristor switch and reactor. Connecting the reactor in series with the thyristor switch allows a controlled high-impedance circuit configuration that is particularly well adapted for cold furnace start-ups and furnace idling. In this manner, there is reduced need for such equipment as extra startup transformers, alternate low-voltage power supply configurations and temporary specialty electrical apparatus for cold furnace start-ups.