No-Bell Top
Charging System
Engineering
GREAT Solutions
Modern bulk charging and
burden distribution system
No-bell Top Charging System
No-Bell Top Charging System
The new concept of the No-Bell Top charger allows for better
burden distribution in the blast furnace as well as a quick exchange
of the chute system. The compactness of the No-Bell Top System
ensures an easy exchange of a double-bell system. With the flexible
chute system of the No-Bell Top it is possible to charge the burden
and coke to any position in the blast furnace. It ensures that the
coke is effectively directed and piled in the appropriate destination
generating a better gas exploitation and lowers consumption of
reducing agents. No-Bell Top is also equipped with a quick
changing device for the complete chute system.
Custom made double
hopper design
Key features
The essential features of the No-Bell Top
are its reliable gas tightness to prevent
leakage as well as precise and quick
material distribution. The efficiency of
existing furnace processes can be
considerably increased and the emissions
reduced. The consumption of reduction
agents can be reduced and the
performance of the blast furnace increased.
Due to the cost savings, the return of
investment could be less than
one year.
> Several charging models possible (ring,
spiral, sector, point, etc.)
> Constant chute angle guarantees
perfect distribution due to superior
burden guidance
> Easy access for maintenance
> No lifting and lowering of the chute;
this reduces torque and load to the
gear guidance
> Fast relocation of the charging position
Precise material
distribution in the furnace
> Less energy consumption
> Simple gearbox design with push rods
> Nitrogen-purged gearbox
> Gearbox protection due to complete
water cooled and insulated shell
> Perfect gas seal
> Quick exchange of the charger
> Very compact height
> Two identical frequency controlled motors
> Upper chute is ceramic lined
> Reduced wear due to low drop height
of burden into the chute system
Benefits
> New compact design (easy exchange of
old double bell system)
> Less modifications of the steel structure at
the blast furnace top
> No complicated tilting gearbox
> Low investment cost
> Low gearbox loads
> Perfectly controlled burden distribution
> Simple exchange (new benchmark in
maintenance friendly)
> Perfect Center Coke
> Lower reduction agent consumption
Quick exchange
of components
Product specification
ND upper gas shut-off valve
700/1000 mm
Max. operating pressure
To customer requirements
ND lower gas shut-off valve
700/1000 mm
Design pressure
To customer requirements
ND material control valve
700/1000 mm
Abnormal occurance inside
blast furnace
Peak of 1000C for maximum of 5 minutes
ND lower chute
700/1000 mm (elliptical)
Rotational speed
0-12 rpm
ND = nominal diameter
Product breakdown
Motor
Rotary joint
Upper chute
Protecting shell
Push rod
Rotary joint
Lower chute
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