Abstract:
The present invention relates to a pressure vessel (1) for a high pressure press, wherein the pressure vessel comprising a first sub-cylinder (4), a second sub-cylinder (6), pre-stressing means (8), and a securing member (16). The first and the second sub-cylinders (4, 6) are axially connected to form a cylinder body (2) for enclosing a high pressure medium. The first sub- cylinder (4) is in an outer wall provided with a first seat (22) for receiving a first part (24) of the securing member (16) and the second sub-cylinder (6) is in an outer wall provided with a second seat (26) for receiving a second part (28) of the securing member (16). The securing member (16) is fitted in the first and second seats (22, 26). The securing member (16), and the first and second seats (22, 26) are arranged such that the securing member (16), and the first and second seats (22, 26) cooperate to prevent separating axial movement between the first and the second sub-cylinders (4, 6). The pre- stressing means (8) is provided around the envelope surface of the cylinder body (2) such that the cylinder body (2) is radially pre-stressed and such that the securing member (16) is locked in the first and second seats (22, 26).
Abstract:
A method for the treatment of metal articles by hot isostatic pressing, wherein air is used as the pressure medium for the hot isostatic pressing.
Abstract:
A system for high-pressure treatment comprising a high-pressure vessel (12) having a high-pressure cylinder provided with coaxial first and second end closures (20a, 20b). A surrounding force-absorbing frame is provided for resisting outward axial movement of the first and second end closures (20a, 20b) when closed during operation. A first and a second closure manipulator is arranged to open and close a respective end closure (20a, 20b). Further, at least one pressure intensifier unit (54) is connected to the pressure vessel (12) via a respective at least one tube extending through the first and/or second end closure via a respective through passage. The pressure intensifier units (54) are configured to increase the pressure inside the pressure vessel by feeding pressure medium into the pressure vessel (12) via the at least one tube during a pressurizing phase. The pressure intensifier unit (54) is arranged to move in a longitudinal direction of the pressure vessel (12) in response to an axial movement of the first end closure and/or second end closure (20a, 20b).
Abstract:
The present invention relates to an arrangement for treatment of articles by hot pressing. The pressing arrangement for treatment of articles by hot pressing comprises a pressure vessel including: a furnace chamber comprising a heat insulated casing and a furnace adapted to hold the articles. A heat exchanger unit is arranged below said furnace chamber and adapted to exchange thermal energy with pressure medium when the pressure medium is passing through said heat exchanger unit. According to the present invention, at least one first and second inlet or aperture, respectively, for passage of alternating warm and cold pressure medium are arranged in the heat insulated casing in proximity to the heat exchanger unit (i.e. at approximately same the height as, above or below the heat exchanger unit). The at least one second inlet (or lower inlet) is below the at least one first inlet (or upper inlet) but at same height as or below the heat exchanger unit.
Abstract:
In an aspect of the invention, there is provided a hot isostatic pressing arrangement for treatment of articles by hot isostatic pressing. The arrangement comprises a pressure vessel (1) including a furnace chamber (18) comprising a heat insulated casing (3) and a furnace (36) for heating of a pressure medium during pressing, and a 'heat exchanger unit' (33) or heat absorbing material located below said furnace chamber (18). In another aspect of the invention, there is provided a method for treatment of articles in a hot isostatic press. The press further comprises a pressure vessel enclosing a furnace chamber and a 'heat exchanger unit'. The method comprises the steps of loading the articles into the furnace chamber, performing pressurized and heated treatment of the articles, cooling the articles and unloading of the articles. All said steps are performed while the 'heat exchanger unit' remains located inside the pressure vessel. Heat is transferred to and from the 'heat exchanger unit' at different portions of the hot isostatic pressing cycle.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to an arrangement for treatment of articles by hot pressing and preferably by hot isostatic pressing. In particular, the present invention relates to such an arrangement capable of obtaining a rapid rate without the need of special purpose valves for the cooling. A furnace chamber is provided inside the pressure vessel of the arrangement and a heat insulated casing arranged to surround the furnace chamber. A bottom insulating portion is arranged beneath the furnace chamber. Further, a fan having a controllable number of revolutions for circulating the pressure medium within the furnace chamber is arranged in the pressure vessel, and preferable within the furnace chamber. At least one feeding passage is arranged to allow feeding of pressure medium from a region being colder than a region within the furnace chamber towards an inlet of the fan, wherein an amount of pressure medium being fed to the inlet of the fan can be controlled by adjusting operational parameters of the fan.
Abstract:
A high-pressure pressing arrangement comprises: two coaxial end closures (6); a high-pressure cylinder having two coaxial end openings, which are closable by the end closures; a frame for resisting outward axial movement of the end closures; a load basket (2) for carrying articles to be treated, wherein the high-pressure cylinder and the frame are arranged transversally movable relative to each other between an operating position and a loading/unloading position; wherein, in the operating position, the end closures are positioned to cover the end apertures and, in the loading/unloading position, at least one of the end closures is positioned to uncover at least one end aperture. Further, a first locking element (21 ) is provided on an end closure and a second locking element (13) is provided on an outward end surface of the load basket, so as to mate with the first element to prevent rotation of the load basket.
Abstract:
A high-pressure press, comprising a high-pressure vessel enclosing a high-pressure chamber and a high-pressure medium, a housing provided within the high-pressure press chamber for separating a volume from the high-pressure press chamber, which housing is arranged for holding a fluid, a fan arranged in the high-pressure press chamber outside the housing for circulating the high pressure medium in the high-pressure press chamber, a motor arranged in the housing, which motor (2) is operatively connected to the fan for driving the fan, a cooling device arranged for cooling a portion of the housing wall (9), and a pumping device (30) arranged for circulating the fluid within the housing passed the portion of the housing wall (9) that is cooled by the cooling device (20) and passed the motor, such that the fluid provides a transfer of cold from the portion of the housing wall to the motor (2) for cooling the motor (2).
Abstract:
A method and arrangement for the treatment of articles by hot isostatic pressing, wherein air is used as the pressure medium for the hot isostatic pressing.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to an arrangement (100) for treatment of articles by hot pressing. The pressing arrangement for treatment of articles by hot pressing comprises a pressure vessel (1) including: a furnace chamber (18) comprising a heat insulated casing and a furnace adapted to hold the articles. A load compartment (19) is arranged with at least one top opening and at least one bottom opening, wherein a flow of pressure medium through the load compartment is allowed. Furthermore, a fan (30) for circulating the pressure medium within the furnace chamber and for enhancing an inner convection loop is arranged at the load compartment, in which inner convection loop pressure medium has an upward flow through the load compartment and a downward flow along a peripheral portion of the furnace chamber. At least one flow generator (31) is arranged for generating a flow of pressure medium into the load compartment downstream the fan to enhance the inner convection loop, the flow being generated by transporting pressure medium upwards from a space below a bottom insulating portion and above a bottom end portion and injecting the pressure medium into the load compartment downstream the fan to enhance the inner convection loop.