Patent ID: 6059028
Filing Date: 2000-05-09
Classification: C21B,F27D,F28D,F28F

Abstract:
A dual section fluid-cooled panel for removing heat from a metallurgical furnace or a gas evacuation system, comprising:a primary section having a chamber therein for holding a heat absorbing fluid;a secondary section having a chamber therein for holding a heat absorbing fluid;said secondary section being positioned exterior and adjacent to said primary section, and said secondary section being connectable to and disconnectable from said primary section; andmeans for introducing and removing the flow of heat absorbing fluid through either or both of said primary section and said secondary section, said means being selectively connectable to either or both of said primary section chamber and said secondary section chamber;wherein said secondary section is operated in the event of a failure of said connectable primary section; andwherein said fluid introducing and removing means comprises a first inlet communicating with said primary section, a second inlet communicating with said secondary section, and associated valving for controlling the flow of fluid into said inlets, and a temperature sensor positioned between said primary section and said secondary section, said temperature sensor being coupled to said valving, said temperature sensor detecting failure of said primary section and upon detecting such failure directing said valving to divert heat absorbing fluid through said secondary section.