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Mar. 14, 2017-00
(4) Soaking pit
The soaking pit is a type of furnace used to maintain the ingots at a constant temperature.
Oxygen concentration is controlled at a low level to suppress ingot surface oxidation.
Sample point System type Detector Objective
Ahead of recuperator H2, (H3) D5 Combustion monitoring
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Soaking pit
Gas temperature: 1000 to 1200°C
Gas pressure: 0.03 to 0.05 kPa
Dust: 0.5 g/Nm
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Fuel: Gas
Cover Remover
Furnace Bed
Material
Furnace Cover
Burner
Preheat Air Duct
Recuperator
Damper
Stack
Exhaust Gas Port
Construction of unidirectional top section combustion soaking pit
Cinder Transport Car
Cinder Removal Device
Furnace Bed Beam
Ingot
Combustion Chamber