F27D21/02

CLOSED LOOP CONTROL WITH CAMERA DETECTION OF PEBBLE SIZE OF LIME PARTICLES TO AMELIORATE LIME KILN RINGING and IMPROVE UPTIME and OPERATING EFFICIENCY
20200290924 · 2020-09-17 ·

An improved lime mud recycling system including a camera proximate the kiln outlet imaging the granular lime and providing outlet images of the granular lime exiting the kiln, a processor analyzing the outlet images of the granular lime and providing pebble size distributions for the granular lime exiting the kiln, as well as a controller communicating with the processor comparing the pebble size distribution of the granular lime exiting the kiln with predetermined prescribed operating parameters for pebble size distributions for the granular lime exiting the kiln and issuing (I) a notification and/or (II) a control signal prompting remedial action when the pebble size distributions for the granular lime exiting the kiln are outside of the predetermined prescribed operating parameters.

METHOD FOR CONTROLLING A COMBUSTION AND FURNACE
20200284513 · 2020-09-10 · ·

The invention relates to a method for controlling a combustion in a furnace (100) which is heated by a burner (160) with at least one oxygen lance (120), wherein a fuel is supplied via a fuel supply (110) of the burner (110) and oxygen is supplied at least in part with a high speed of 100 m/s or more by the at least one oxygen lance (120), and wherein oxygen in an overstoichiometric range is supplied. The invention further relates to a furnace (100) for carrying out said method.

METHOD FOR CONTROLLING A COMBUSTION AND FURNACE
20200284513 · 2020-09-10 · ·

The invention relates to a method for controlling a combustion in a furnace (100) which is heated by a burner (160) with at least one oxygen lance (120), wherein a fuel is supplied via a fuel supply (110) of the burner (110) and oxygen is supplied at least in part with a high speed of 100 m/s or more by the at least one oxygen lance (120), and wherein oxygen in an overstoichiometric range is supplied. The invention further relates to a furnace (100) for carrying out said method.

Diagnosis support apparatus, diagnosis support method, diagnosis method, and repair method of vacuum degassing tank

This diagnosis support apparatus is a diagnosis support apparatus of a vacuum degassing tank having an immersion tube that extends downward, the diagnosis support apparatus including a camera that is configured to capture an image of an inner circumferential surface of an immersion tube seen from below at an angle in a state of being disposed outside the inner circumferential surface of the immersion tube in a plan view and acquire the image as data and an image processor that is configured to be connected to the camera and carry out image-processing of the data.

Diagnosis support apparatus, diagnosis support method, diagnosis method, and repair method of vacuum degassing tank

This diagnosis support apparatus is a diagnosis support apparatus of a vacuum degassing tank having an immersion tube that extends downward, the diagnosis support apparatus including a camera that is configured to capture an image of an inner circumferential surface of an immersion tube seen from below at an angle in a state of being disposed outside the inner circumferential surface of the immersion tube in a plan view and acquire the image as data and an image processor that is configured to be connected to the camera and carry out image-processing of the data.

Method and arrangement for controlling a burner of a suspension smelting furnace

A method and an arrangement for controlling a burner of a suspension smelting furnace. The burner includes a reaction gas feeding device, and a fine solids feeding device. The fine solids feeding device being at an upstream end of the fine solids feeding device pivotably supported in the reaction gas feeding device. The burner including by at least one first mechanical actuator configured to center the fine solids feeding device in the annular reaction gas outlet opening. Said at least one first mechanical actuator being in response to receiving the control signal configured to perform a centering action to center the fine solids channel in the annular reaction gas outlet opening.

Method and arrangement for controlling a burner of a suspension smelting furnace

A method and an arrangement for controlling a burner of a suspension smelting furnace. The burner includes a reaction gas feeding device, and a fine solids feeding device. The fine solids feeding device being at an upstream end of the fine solids feeding device pivotably supported in the reaction gas feeding device. The burner including by at least one first mechanical actuator configured to center the fine solids feeding device in the annular reaction gas outlet opening. Said at least one first mechanical actuator being in response to receiving the control signal configured to perform a centering action to center the fine solids channel in the annular reaction gas outlet opening.

NETWORKED MONITORING SYSTEM FOR COMMERCIAL COOKING EQUIPMENT
20200240712 · 2020-07-30 ·

A system for providing monitoring of commercial cooking equipment includes a database comprising a plurality of device records, and a plurality of technician records. The system further includes a computing device comprising a network interface device, a sensor coupled to the cooking unit, and a processor for reading the sensor data from the sensor and transmitting the sensor data to a server. The system further includes a server for receiving the sensor data, finding a technician within the vicinity that can service the cooking unit, and sending a message to the technician including the sensor data and the contact information for the owner of the cooking unit, so that the technician may service the cooking unit. The system is further configured for monitoring the performance and usage of the cooking unit; identifying potential problems and issues with the cooking unit; and sending a message to customers.

OVEN AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING OVEN
20200236743 · 2020-07-23 ·

An oven and a method for controlling an oven are provided. The oven includes a case; a cooking chamber formed inside of the case; and a door installed at one side of the case so as to open and close the cooking chamber. The door includes an outer plate forming an exterior thereof; an inner plate spaced a predetermined distance apart from the outer plate and in contact with the cooking chamber, and a door display disposed between the outer plate and the inner plate so as to display predetermined information on the outer plate.

OVEN AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING OVEN
20200236743 · 2020-07-23 ·

An oven and a method for controlling an oven are provided. The oven includes a case; a cooking chamber formed inside of the case; and a door installed at one side of the case so as to open and close the cooking chamber. The door includes an outer plate forming an exterior thereof; an inner plate spaced a predetermined distance apart from the outer plate and in contact with the cooking chamber, and a door display disposed between the outer plate and the inner plate so as to display predetermined information on the outer plate.