Slag Cleaning Furnace
Tenova’s slag cleaning furnaces (SCF) sets a new benchmark in smelting efficiency, sustainability, and innovation. Designed for optimal metal recovery and extended furnace lifespan, it combines advanced cooling systems with cutting-edge automation for reliable, high-performance operation.
Overview
The Tenova SCF is an industry-leading solution for recovering valuable metals from slag. With its rectangular or circular furnace design, six or three electrode configuration, and advanced cooling systems, it achieves superior operational flexibility, enhanced copper recovery, and improved campaign life.
Technical Data
The Tenova Slag Cleaning Furnace (SCF) is designed for versatility, capable of adapting to various operational demands across different smelting applications. Key technical highlights include:
Furnace Design: Rectangular or circular geometry optimized for handling large slag volumes with robust thermal expansion management.
Electrode Configuration: Söderberg or graphite electrode designs, arranged in 6-in-line, single or multi-delta configurations, to suit diverse power requirements and slag cleaning requirements.
Furnace Containment: Advanced lining/cooling system designs to provide exceptional thermal stability and wear resistance, extending furnace life, and limiting heat losses.
Customizable Power Inputs: Flexible power configurations to match project-specific needs, ensuring operational efficiency under varying conditions.
Features & Benefits
Metal Recovery: Optimized furnace configuration and process design to ensure maximum recovery of valuable matte or alloy.
Innovative Design: The dual electrode delta system allows for variable power input throughout the furnace, promoting efficient reduction and matte/alloy settling.
Enhanced Cooling: If required, Tenova’s MAXICOOL® or SAFECOOL® copper cooling technology ensures thermal stability, protecting sidewalls and extending furnace life.
Durable Tidal Zone: Tenova’s innovative lower sidewall design with an air-cooled graphite backlining provide safe and reliable protection for this critical containment area.
Advanced Taphole Designs: Proven slag and matte/alloy taphole designs ensure improved taphole life and performance.
Seamless Automation: AutoFurn™ FURNACE CONTROLLER system provides remote monitoring and precise control for operational efficiency.
Sustainability: Reduced energy consumption and lower emissions align with modern environmental goals.
Innovation
The SCF incorporates unique design elements such as modular electrode configurations and advanced lining/cooling systems to adapt to diverse feed blends and slag properties, maximizing metal recovery and ensuring extended campaign life.
Safety
Safety is integral to the SCF’s design:
Redundant Cooling Circuits: MAXICOOL® coolers feature dual water circuits for continuous operation during failures.
Electrode Column Design: Contact shoes positioned above the roof eliminate risks of water leakage into molten slag.
Launder Protection: Pyromet’s patented copper slag launder design minimizes risks associated with molten matte/alloy interactions.
Environment
The SCF incorporates unique design elements such as modular electrode configurations and advanced lining/cooling systems to adapt to diverse feed blends and slag properties, maximizing metal recovery and ensuring extended campaign life.
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