Drummond-GCT™ Water Cooled Hood
Factors affecting primary hood gas collection efficiency:
Mouth angle
Hood / door configuration
System draft
Infiltration rate
Apron plate/hood gap
Door/hood gap
Hood geometry
Hood cooling system (panel design, water velocity)
Downstream infiltration
Physical condition of hood
Typical Primary Hood Problems:
Converter mouth blowing angle is too close to vertical
Door/hood joint is blasted by hot gas
Excessive gas leakage
To prevent leakage, the system draft has to be increased; this results in excessive infiltration
Water leaks (corrosion, erosion, insufficient water flow/velocity, crane impacts)
Design advantages of Drummond-GCT Hood Design:
Simple, low cost fabrication
Rugged, durable design
Low maintenance costs
No accretion build-ups
Long panel life
Easy installation
Simple operation
Closed circuit water system (minimizes evaporation and build-up of dissolved solids, reduces opportunity for oxygen entrainment, minimizing internal corrosion)
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Gas Cleaning Services
GCT provides gas cleaning services such as process gas handling, fugitive emission control, bulk material handling, and more.
