Equipment for removing dust emitted from melting furnaces

The apparatus addresses dust accumulation in melting furnaces by using a filter and drive units to detach and resupply dust, improving handling and reducing costs, thus enhancing furnace efficiency.

JP7787314B2Active Publication Date: 2025-12-16KOREA HYDRO & NUCLEAR POWER CO LTD
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Application Number
JP2024533259
Authority / Receiving Office
JP · JP
Patent Type
Patents
Current Assignee / Owner
Priority Date
2023-03-02
Filing Date
2024-02-01
Publication Date
2025-12-16
Estimated Expiration
2044-02-01

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

The accumulation of dust and moisture inside pipes and the difficulty in handling and treating dust generated from melting furnaces, particularly when dealing with hazardous waste, leads to increased costs and reduced furnace utilization.

Method used

An apparatus with an exhaust section, filter, and dust removal unit that includes a pressure measuring device and drive units to detach and resupply dust, utilizing various physical forces to maintain filter efficiency and prevent accumulation.

Benefits of technology

Prevents dust accumulation, simplifies handling, reduces treatment costs, and enhances furnace utilization by effectively removing dust from melting furnaces.

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Abstract

The present invention relates to an apparatus for removing dust discharged from a melting furnace, and relates to a melting device including: an exhaust section for discharging dust and moisture discharged from the melting space of the melting furnace to the outside; a filter located inside the exhaust section with one surface facing the melting space; and a dust removal section for improving the dust removal ability of the filter.
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Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a device for removing dust discharged from a melting furnace. [Background technology]

[0002] When hazardous waste is incinerated or melted (such as by vitrification) in a general waste (solid and liquid) incinerator or / and melting furnace facility, the exhaust gas generated contains solid and liquid particles such as unburned carbon, ash, and heavy metal particles.

[0003] To treat these fine particles (dust), they are first separated from the gas phase materials in the exhaust body and collected, and the dust (bedding material and fly ash) generated at this time is considered secondary waste and requires separate treatment. In particular, the dust generated during the treatment of radioactive waste contains radioactivity, so special care is required in its treatment.

[0004] In addition, dust is generated when solid waste is introduced and a large amount of moisture is generated when liquid waste is introduced, which causes dust to accumulate inside the pipe cooler.

[0005] This dust accumulation phenomenon not only makes handling difficult due to the tendency of the dust to fly, increases the cost of dust treatment, and complicates related equipment, but also ultimately causes problems such as a decrease in the utilization rate of the melting furnace. Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0006] SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION An object of the present invention is to provide an apparatus for removing dust emitted from a melting furnace. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] The present invention relates to an apparatus for removing dust discharged from a melting furnace, and relates to a melting device including: an exhaust section that discharges dust and moisture discharged from the melting space of the melting furnace to the outside; a filter located inside the exhaust section with one surface facing the melting space; and a dust removal section that improves the dust removal ability of the filter.

[0008] The exhaust section includes an exhaust port communicating with the melting space; a first pipe connected to the exhaust port in a first direction; a second pipe bent and connected to the first pipe; a connecting section connecting the first pipe and the second pipe; and a moisture cooler that cools the moisture discharged through the second pipe.

[0009] The exhaust unit further includes a pressure measuring device for measuring the internal pressure of each of the first pipe and the second pipe; and a stopper for preventing the filter from coming off, wherein the first direction is a vertical direction and the second pipe extends horizontally.

[0010] The filter is plate-shaped and positioned diagonally at the connecting portion. The filter is at least one of a mesh type and a perforated type. Dust is detached from the filter through the dust removal portion, and the detached dust is resupplied to the melting space.

[0011] The dust removal unit includes a drive unit that applies physical force to the filter to remove accumulated dust; and a drive control unit that controls the operation of the drive unit based on the measurement value of the pressure measuring device, and the drive control unit activates the drive unit when the difference between the pressure in the first pipe and the pressure in the second pipe is equal to or greater than a certain level.

[0012] The drive unit moves a portion of the filter up and down.

[0013] The drive unit includes a propeller that applies airflow to the filter.

[0014] The drive unit includes a hammer that applies a physical impact to the filter.

[0015] The drive unit includes a sliding member that slides along a surface that contacts the filter. [Effects of the Invention]

[0016] According to the present invention, an apparatus for removing dust emitted from a melting furnace is provided. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0017] [Figure 1] 1 shows a melting device according to a first embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 2] This is an enlarged view of A in Figure 1. [Figure 3a] 1 shows a filter of a melting device according to a first embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 3b] 1 shows a filter of a melting device according to a first embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 4] 1 shows a drive unit according to a first embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 5] 4 shows a drive unit according to a second embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 6] The shape in the direction B in FIG. 5 is shown. [Figure 7] 10 shows a drive unit according to a third embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 8] 10 shows a drive unit according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 9] The shape in the C direction in FIG. 8 is shown. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0018] The present invention will now be described in more detail with reference to the drawings.

[0019] The accompanying drawings are merely examples shown to more specifically explain the technical idea of ​​the present invention, and the idea of ​​the present invention is not limited to the accompanying drawings. Also, in the accompanying drawings, the size and spacing may be exaggerated to explain the relationship between each component.

[0020] 1 to 4, an apparatus for removing dust discharged from a melting furnace (hereinafter referred to as "dust removing apparatus") according to a first embodiment of the present invention will be described.

[0021] FIG. 1 shows a melting device according to a first embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2 is an enlarged view of A in FIG. 1, FIGS. 3a and 3b show a filter of the melting device according to the first embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 4 shows a drive unit according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

[0022] The dust removal device 1 includes an exhaust unit 100 , a filter 200 , and a dust removal unit 300 .

[0023] The exhaust section 100 exhausts dust and moisture from the melting space T of the melting furnace to the outside, and includes an exhaust port 110, a first pipe 120, a second pipe 130, a connecting section 140, a moisture cooler 150, a pressure measuring device 160, and a stopper 170.

[0024] The exhaust port 110 is connected to the melting space T and is a hole through which dust and moisture generated in the melting space T are discharged to the outside. In the present invention, the installation position of the exhaust port 110 is illustrated as being located at the upper part of the melting furnace, but is not limited thereto.

[0025] The first pipe 120 is connected to the exhaust port 110 in a first direction, and the volume and length of the pipe can be adjusted so that dust and moisture discharged from the exhaust port 110 can move gradually through the first pipe 120.

[0026] Here, the first direction is the vertical direction, and the vertical is between 80 degrees and 105 degrees, between 85 degrees and 100 degrees, between 85 degrees and 95 degrees, and preferably between 87.5 degrees and 92.5 degrees.

[0027] The second pipe 130 is bent and connected to the first pipe 120. In the present invention, the moisture cooler 150 is illustrated surrounding the second pipe 130 so that moisture passing through the second pipe 130 can be cooled, but is not limited to this.

[0028] Here, the horizontal is 0 to 15 degrees and 0 to 10 degrees, and preferably 0 to 5 degrees.

[0029] The connecting portion 140 connects the first pipe 120 and the second pipe 130 to each other.

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[0030] The moisture cooler 150 has a larger diameter than the second pipe 130 and covers the second pipe 130 over the largest area, thereby maximizing the cooling efficiency of cooling the moisture discharged through the second pipe 130.

[0031] The pressure measuring device 160 measures the internal pressure of the first pipe 120 and the second pipe 130, and in the present invention, the pressure measuring device 160 simultaneously measures the pressure of the first pipe 120 and the second pipe 130. Although not shown, monitoring equipment and communication equipment for checking corresponding pressure changes in real time may be further installed.

[0032] The stoppers 170 are installed (attached) to the inner wall surface of the connecting portion 140 to prevent the filter 200 from coming off. In the present invention, two stoppers 170 are illustrated as being installed (attached) in the horizontal direction of the second pipe 130 to restrict the movement of the filter 200, but this is not limiting. In other embodiments, the number and shape of the stoppers 170 may vary depending on the shape of the connecting portion 140 and the installation position of the filter 200.

[0033] The filter 200 is located inside the exhaust unit 100, with one surface facing the melting space. The filter 200 is plate-shaped and is located diagonally at the connecting portion 140 between the first pipe 120 and the second pipe 130.

[0034] 3a and 3b, in the present invention, the filter 200 may be, but is not limited to, a mesh type (a) or a perforated type (b). Although not shown, a separate support unit for fixing the filter 200 within the connecting portion 140 may be further installed.

[0035] The dust removal part 300 improves the dust removal ability of the filter 200 or improves the performance of the filter 200 , and includes a driving unit 310 and a driving control part 320 .

[0036] The dust removal unit 300 improving the dust removal ability of the filter 200 or improving the performance of the filter 200 means that the dust removal unit 300 applies physical force to the filter 200 through operation of the dust removal unit 300, thereby allowing the filter 200 to remove more or more dust accumulated in the exhaust port 110 more easily.

[0037] In addition, improving the dust removal ability (dust removal capacity) means that the dust removal effect of the filter 200 is maximized, which means that the performance of the filter 200 itself is maintained constant and dust removal within the filter 200 occurs constantly.

[0038] The easier the dust is attached to and detached from the filter 200, the more the dust removal ability or performance of the filter 200 via the dust removing unit 300 is improved.

[0039] The drive units 310, 310', 310'', 310''' apply physical force to the filter 200 to detach dust particles accumulated on the filter 200.

[0040] The drive control unit 320 controls the operation of the drive units 310, 310', 310'', and 310''' based on the measurement value of the pressure measuring device 160, and desorbs dust accumulated on the filter 200 only when the pressure difference between the first pipe 120 and the second pipe 130 is above a certain level.

[0041] The specific dust removal process through the dust removal unit 300 is as follows: First, the internal pressure of the first pipe 120 and the second pipe 130 is confirmed through the pressure measuring device 160, and the pressure change before and after the filter 200 is measured.

[0042] When a large amount of dust accumulates on the filter 200, the pressure increases, and at this time, a physical force is applied to the filter 200 through the operation of the driving unit 310 via the driving control unit 320, thereby detaching the dust accumulated on the filter 200. Thereafter, the detached dust is resupplied to the melting space T.

[0043] The driving unit 310 (in the first embodiment) is operated under the control of the driving control unit 320, and although not shown, may further include a separate support unit for fixing the driving unit 310 to the exhaust unit 100. Also, a separate power supply device for supplying power to the driving unit 310 may further be included.

[0044] 4, a portion of the driving unit 310 according to the first embodiment of the present invention is connected to the filter 200, and the driving unit 310 moves a portion of the filter 200 up and down by operating the driving unit 310. The up and down movement of the filter 200 causes the accumulated dust to be detached, and at this time, the detached dust is re-supplied into the melting space T by its own weight.

[0045] Drive units according to second to fourth embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.

[0046] FIG. 5 shows a drive unit according to a second embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 6 shows B of FIG. 5, FIG. 7 shows a drive unit according to a third embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 8 shows a drive unit according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 9 shows C of FIG. 8.

[0047] 5 and 6, a drive unit 310' according to a second embodiment of the present invention includes a propeller that applies airflow to the filter 200. The propeller detaches dust accumulated on the filter 200 by its rotational force, and the detached dust is then resupplied into the melting space T by its own weight.

[0048] Referring to FIG. 7, a driving unit 310″ according to the third embodiment of the present invention includes a hammer that applies a physical impact to the filter 200. The filter 200 vibrates due to the hammering of the hammer, and the generated vibration detaches dust particles accumulated on the filter 200. The detached dust particles are then resupplied into the melting space T due to their own weight.

[0049] In the third embodiment, the hammer moves up and down without contacting the filter 200, but comes into contact with a part of the filter 200, causing vibrations in the filter 200. In another embodiment, the vibrations caused by the hammer, with a part of the hammer in contact with the filter 200, can detach dust accumulated on the filter 200.

[0050] 8 and 9, the driving unit 310''' according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention is operated under the control of the driving control unit 320, and detaches dust accumulated on the filter 200 by a sliding member that slides along the surface that contacts the filter 200. Thereafter, the detached dust is resupplied to the melting space T by its own weight.

[0051] According to the present invention, it is possible to prevent the accumulation of dust inside the pipe cooler due to dust generated when solid waste is introduced into the melting furnace and a large amount of moisture generated when liquid waste is introduced.

[0052] In addition, the reduction in the amount of dust discharged through the exhaust system eliminates the difficulty of handling the generated dust due to its scattering and the increased cost of dust treatment, resulting in an increased utilization rate of the melting furnace.

[0053] The above-described embodiments are merely illustrative examples for explaining the present invention, and the present invention is not limited thereto. A person skilled in the art to which the present invention pertains can implement the present invention by modifying it in various ways, and therefore the technical scope of protection of the present invention should be defined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. In an apparatus for removing dust discharged from a melting furnace, an exhaust section for discharging dust and moisture discharged from the melting space of the melting furnace to the outside; a filter located inside the exhaust section and arranged so that one surface faces the melting space; and a dust removal section that improves the dust removal ability of the filter.

2. The exhaust section is an exhaust port in communication with the melt space; a first pipe connected to the exhaust port in a first direction; a second pipe bent and connected to the first pipe; a connecting portion that connects the first pipe and the second pipe; and 2. The melting apparatus of claim 1, further comprising: a moisture cooler for cooling the moisture discharged through the second pipe.

3. The exhaust section is a pressure measuring device for measuring the internal pressure of each of the first pipe and the second pipe; and a stopper for preventing the filter from being removed; the first direction is a vertical direction; 3. The melting apparatus according to claim 2, wherein the second pipe extends horizontally.

4. The filter is plate-shaped and is positioned diagonally on the connecting portion, At least one of a mesh type and a perforated type, The melting device according to claim 2, wherein dust is desorbed by the filter via the dust removal unit, and the desorbed dust is resupplied to the melting space.

5. The dust removal unit includes: a drive unit for applying a physical force to the filter to detach the accumulated dust; and a drive control unit that controls the operation of the drive unit based on the measurement value of the pressure measuring device; The drive control unit The melting device according to claim 3 , wherein the drive unit is activated when a difference between the pressure in the first pipe and the pressure in the second pipe is equal to or greater than a predetermined level.

6. The drive unit is 6. The melting device according to claim 5, wherein a portion of the filter is moved up and down.

7. The drive unit is 6. The melting apparatus of claim 5, including a propeller for applying airflow to the filter.

8. The drive unit is 6. The melting device of claim 5, further comprising a hammer for applying a physical impact to the filter.

9. The drive unit is 6. The melting device according to claim 5, further comprising a sliding member that slides along a surface that contacts the filter.

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