LADLE DRYING UNIT Russian patent published in 2001 - IPC

FIELD: ferrous metallurgy. SUBSTANCE: ladle drying unit has metal construction with cover positioning drive mounted in its upper part. Cover has burner positioned in its central part and supporting members. Each supporting member is made L-shaped and is pivotally attached to cover by means of pin with further stopping by this pin. Drying unit has supporting platform with opening and centering devices. Cover may be moved in vertical plane within opening. When in operating position, supporting members are engageable with centering devices. Centering devices are positioned outside zone of direct action of flows of waste gases. Centering devices on platform prevent supporting members from warpage. Such construction allows position of cover with respect to ladle throat to be stabilized. Drying unit may be used for thermal drying of ladle liner. EFFECT: increased efficiency and improved quality of ladle drying. 3 dwg