SME facilitators –
Damon McCrory, Harbison-Walker Refractories Co & Barry Robinson, Middough
Refractory Failure
Between FGSV & orifice chamber
At 1100-1200F on steel OD
Failed after 1 year
Look at process conditions, refractory type, vendor, anchors
Dryout Temps
300 F with hold
600-700 F with hold
1000- 1200 F with hold
24 hr air cure important
HIS: jave hydrotested lined vessels with curing afterward
Structure tours: once every 2 hours with cold marked.
