The main function of converter support ring

2023-12-15 16:38:33

Converter support ring is a commonly used device in the metallurgical industry, mainly used for supporting and fixing the bottom and body of the converter during the steelmaking process. It is composed of a tray, a large furnace support arm, a small furnace support arm, and a support ring, which can effectively improve the stability and safety of the converter, ensuring the smooth progress of the steelmaking process.

The main functions of converter support rings are as follows:

Support converter bottom: The converter bottom is an important part that carries molten steel and slag, and is also one of the most easily worn parts during the steelmaking process. The converter support ring can effectively withstand the weight and pressure of the furnace bottom by connecting it to the furnace body, prevent the sinking or deformation of the furnace bottom, and ensure the stability and safety of the furnace bottom.

Fixed furnace body structure: The converter support ring is connected to the tray, large furnace support arm, and small furnace support arm to tightly fix the furnace body and bottom together, preventing the shaking and deformation of the furnace body. This can avoid gaps between the furnace body and bottom, reduce vibration and impact during converter operation, and improve the stability and strength of the furnace body.

Share the weight of the converter: The converter is a giant equipment with a significant self weight. After adding the weight of slag and molten steel to the bottom of the furnace, the weight of the entire converter becomes even larger. The converter support ring firmly connects the furnace bottom and body, evenly distributing the weight of the furnace bottom and body onto the tray and support ring, reducing the stress on individual support points and ensuring the safe operation of the converter.

Provide operating space: The installation method of the converter support ring creates a relatively stable operating space inside the converter, making it convenient for operators to inspect and maintain the equipment inside the furnace. At the same time, the support ring also provides a support foundation for the installation of the top equipment of the converter, facilitating the installation and maintenance of the equipment.

Ensuring the quality of molten steel: During the converter steelmaking process, the furnace bottom is the interface between molten steel and slag, and is also an important guarantee of molten steel quality. The installation method of the converter support ring enables the furnace bottom to maintain a relatively stable shape and position, preventing cross contamination of molten steel and slag, and ensuring the purity and quality of molten steel.

Enhancing the stability of the converter: As an important component of the converter, the converter support ring helps to improve the overall stability of the converter by fixing the bottom and body together. This can reduce the vibration and impact caused by the displacement between the furnace body and bottom, reduce the harm to equipment and personnel, and ensure the safe operation of the converter.

In summary, the converter support ring plays an important role in the steelmaking process of the converter. It can not only support and fix the furnace bottom and body, ensuring the stability and safety of the converter, but also provide operating space, ensuring the quality of molten steel, enhancing the stability of the converter, and making the steelmaking process smoother and more efficient. At the same time, the quality and structural design of the converter support ring directly affect the service life and maintenance cost of the converter. Therefore, careful consideration should be given when using and selecting converter support rings.