Improved explosion resistance of low cement refractory castables using drying agents

Autor: Hong Peng, Bjørn Myhre
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2022
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Zdroj: International Journal of Ceramic Engineering & Science, Vol 4, Iss 2, Pp 84-91 (2022)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 2578-3270
DOI: 10.1002/ces2.10118
Popis: Abstract Low cement castables (LCCs) containing different types of drying agents (polymer fibers and EMSIL‐DRY™) have been studied both in laboratory‐ and industrial‐scale. Our study shows that the type of drying agent has a profound impact on the flow/workability of the fresh castables and that EMSIL‐DRY™ ensures the best workability. The thermal behavior of 300 mm cubes (approximately 80 kg) was studied using a unique macro‐thermo‐balance (macro‐TGA). Compared to the polymer fibers, EMSIL‐DRY™ reduces the temperature level for maximum dewatering rate and will effectively help prevent explosions during heat‐up. The LCC with EMSIL‐DRY™ showed excellent explosion resistance, as demonstrated by the production of a perfect 400 kg block that was fired to 850°C at a rate of 75°C/h.
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