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Implementation of a parallel flow device in a pickling tank
In September 2018, a new and innovative approach to the use of the parallel flow device (PFD) was implemented at voestalpine BÖHLER Bleche GmbH & Co KG in Mürzzuschlag, Austria. Altogether, the installation comprises of three elements for improving the performance in the pickling tank and saving hydrofluoric acid.
For a better movement and thus optimised
kinetics of the pickling process, the acid circulates through a series of
nozzles via a parallel flow device at the top end of the tank. This provides a
perfectly guided flow to ensure a more homogeneous acid distribution.
In order to prevent the overheating of
the acid, the steam injection is circumvented by the implementation of an
instantaneous heating unit. This ensures a constant but adjustable temperature
in the entire tank.
As another benefit resulting from the
circulation of the acid, a filtering unit is installed at the intake socket of
the pump. This filtering unit can be removed and the suspended solids collected
in the filter can be removed periodically.
The given drawing shows the assembly of the unit.
With the overall aim to save time for pickling, safe hydrofluoric acid by temperature control and filtering unit and safe costs by stop using the steam generator, we are convinced to set new standards in pickling units together with voestalpine BÖHLER Bleche GmbH & Co KG.
ABOUT US
The scope of services comprises of optimisation solutions in the area of furnace integrity, combining refractory selection and layout, gas purging systems and cooling elements. In the field of hydrometallurgy, a new electrolysis technology - the METTOP-BRX Technology - was developed and is in operation to allow an acceleration of the electrolytic refining of up to 50 percent. For all metallurgical aggregates and equipment, Mettop developed the new and water-free cooling technology ILTEC, that uses an ionic liquid as cooling medium, to create new pathways towards safe and efficient cooling for the entire metallurgical industry.
In addition, Mettop is internationally active in terms of technical consulting (process optimisation) and operator training for customers in the non-ferrous metals industry, and also assists in the optimisation of risk management in metallurgical plants.
