Danieli & C. Officine Meccaniche has filed a patent for an apparatus supplying gas to injector devices in a metal production furnace. The system includes main and secondary feed lines for process, inert, and purge gases, with regulation units for controlled gas flow to each injector device. GlobalData’s report on Danieli & C. Officine Meccaniche gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.

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Apparatus for supplying gas to melting furnace injector devices

Source: United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). Credit: Danieli & C. Officine Meccaniche SpA

A newly filed patent (Publication Number: US20230384031A1) describes an innovative apparatus designed for supplying gas to a melting furnace used in metal production. The apparatus includes multiple supply means for process gas, inert gas, and purge gas, each connected to a main feed line that branches out into peripheral lines leading to injector devices within the furnace. The system also features regulation units on terminal segments to control the flow rate of gases based on process requirements and gas type. The patent specifies that the determinate number of injector devices can range from 2 to 20, highlighting the flexibility and scalability of the apparatus.

Furthermore, the patent outlines a method for implementing the gas supply system, involving steps for selectively providing process gas, inert gas, and purge gas to the injector devices through a series of feed lines and branches. The method includes measuring the flow rate of each gas using flow meters and regulating valves controlled by a central unit. The control unit can perform open loop control for the inert gas flow rate and closed or open loop control for process gas and purge gas flow rates. Additionally, the control unit can compensate for variations in physical parameters like temperature, density, and pressure to ensure accurate gas flow regulation. Overall, the patent presents a comprehensive approach to gas supply in metal production furnaces, emphasizing precision, efficiency, and adaptability in the manufacturing process.

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