Development of a superior upper sidewall for indurating iron ore pellets
CIM Bulletin, Vol. 92, No. 1034, 1999
J.R.D. Gravel, Iron Ore Company of Canada, Labrador City, Newfoundland D.A. Poland, Cast Steel Products, St. Petersburg, Florida, United States
The induration of iron ore pellets has always utilized prefired pellets to protect the pallet cars from the environment of the induration furnace. This paper presents the process used to obtain superior upper sidewalls. These heat resistant castings are used on induration pallet cars, and their life improvements by as much as 400% is a significant step towards the reduction of the prefired (or hearth layer pellets.) The benefit to the industry in the removal of the hearth layer is improved overall productivity.
Keywords:
Pallet Cars, Equipment, Heat resistant casings, Induration of iron ore pellets.
