Metallurgical converter

Metallurgical converter is a vessel used in the operation of converting. Two kinds of converters are widely used in extractive metallurgy: horizontal and vertical.

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Horizontal converters of the Pierce-Smith type prevail in the metallurgy of non ferrous metals. Such a converter is a horizontal barrel lined with refractory material inside. A hood for the purpose of the loading/unloading operations is located on the upper side of the converter. Two belts of tuyeres come along the axis on either sides of the converter.

Related Topics:
Metallurgy - Ferrous metals - Tuyeres

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