Lance Unblocking Method and Apparatus
    15.
    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:US20180038650A1

    公开(公告)日:2018-02-08

    申请号:US15551526

    申请日:2016-02-16

    Abstract: A method of removing a blockage in a solids injection lance under normal operating conditions of a direct smelting vessel is disclosed. The direct smelting vessel contains a bath of molten metal and slag and the solids injection lance extends into the direct smelting vessel and has an outlet end that is submerged in the molten slag. The solids injection lance further has a single inlet coupled to a section of supply line that conveys gas and solid feed material to the solids injection lance. The method comprises (a) advancing a blockage-removing tool through the supply line section and through the solids injection lance to an upstream side of the blockage, (b) operating the tool under elevated gas pressure conditions to remove the blockage such that solid feed material and gas are able to flow through the solids injection lance. The method further comprises (c) retracting the tool from the solids injection lance and the supply line section. Also disclosed is an apparatus for removing a blockage in a solids injection lance extending into a direct smelting vessel.

    Injecting gas into a vessel
    16.
    发明授权

    公开(公告)号:US09879914B2

    公开(公告)日:2018-01-30

    申请号:US14860950

    申请日:2015-09-22

    Inventor: Barry Alan Cady

    Abstract: An apparatus for injecting gas into a vessel is disclosed. The apparatus comprises a gas flow duct from which to discharge gas from the duct, an elongate central structure extending within the gas flow duct, and a plurality of flow directing vanes disposed about the central structure adjacent the forward end of the duct to impart swirl to a gas flow through the forward end of the duct. The apparatus also comprises cooling water flow passages in the vanes that have inlets at the forward ends of the vanes and outlets at the rear ends of the vanes.

    Microwave applicator
    18.
    发明授权
    Microwave applicator 有权
    微波炉

    公开(公告)号:US09375759B2

    公开(公告)日:2016-06-28

    申请号:US14356044

    申请日:2012-11-08

    Abstract: A microwave radiation applicator for exposing mined material to microwave radiation is disclosed. The applicator includes side walls 3 and end walls 5 that define a chamber. One end wall has an opening that forms an inlet for mined material to be supplied to the chamber and the other end wall has an opening that defines an outlet for mined material to be discharged from the chamber. The side walls define a pentagon in transverse cross-section.

    Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于将开采材料暴露于微波辐射的微波辐射施加器。 施加器包括限定腔室的侧壁3和端壁5。 一个端壁具有开口,该开口形成用于被供应到该室的开采材料的入口,另一个端壁具有限定用于从该室排出的开采材料的出口的开口。 侧壁在横截面上限定五边形。

    System and method for the autonomous drilling of ground holes
    19.
    发明授权
    System and method for the autonomous drilling of ground holes 有权
    自动钻孔的系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US09347306B2

    公开(公告)日:2016-05-24

    申请号:US13949715

    申请日:2013-07-24

    CPC classification number: E21B44/02 E21B44/00

    Abstract: A system and method for the drilling of ground holes by a track steer drill rig. The system and method include a drilling arrangement that permits the speed of drilling holes to be balanced against the stability of the hole thus formed. The system and method allow for the autonomous drilling of ground holes and, particularly, although not exclusively, for the purposes of exploration, mining, and/or construction. In particular, the system and method relate to the autonomous drilling of ground holes which are used for subsequent blasting.

    Abstract translation: 一种通过轨道转向钻机钻地面孔的系统和方法。 该系统和方法包括钻孔装置,其允许钻孔的速度与由此形成的孔的稳定性平衡。 该系统和方法允许自主钻探地面孔,特别地,尽管不仅仅是为了勘探,采矿和/或建造的目的。 特别地,该系统和方法涉及用于随后爆破的地面孔的自主钻孔。

    Guide System
    20.
    发明申请
    Guide System 审中-公开
    指导系统

    公开(公告)号:US20160115788A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-04-28

    申请号:US14895374

    申请日:2014-06-06

    CPC classification number: E21D7/02 B66B7/02 B66B9/16 B66B19/00 E21D1/03 E21F13/00

    Abstract: A variable length guide system for guiding a conveyance along a mineshaft, the variable length guide system extending downwardly from a work stage and being extendable or retractable to accommodate changes in distance between the work stage and a lower region of a mineshaft.

    Abstract translation: 一种用于引导沿着矿井轴的输送的可变长度导向系统,该可变长度导向系统从工作台向下延伸并且可延伸或缩回以适应工作台与矿井的下部区域之间的距离的变化。

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