What Are the Teat Sources for Baking Electrode Paste?
Electrode paste plays a crucial role in the efficient functioning of electric arc furnaces, where it sinters within the electrode casing during operation. Understanding the heat sources responsible for baking the paste is essential for ensuring optimal performance and longevity of the electrodes. This article explores the three primary heat sources that contribute to the […]
How to Handle Soft Breaks of Electrodes in Submerged Arc Furnaces?
Dealing with soft breaks in electrodes within submerged arc furnaces is critical to maintaining operational efficiency and safety. Understanding the correct procedures can prevent further damage and ensure the smooth continuation of the production process. How Can You Effectively Handle Soft Breaks in Submerged Arc Furnace Electrodes? Immediate Action: Upon detecting a soft break, immediately […]
Three Methods for Handling Electrode Soft Breakage When Electrode Paste is Used in Submerged Arc Furnaces
When using electrode paste in submerged arc furnaces, soft breakages can disrupt operations and cause serious issues if not properly managed. These breaks occur when the electrode weakens or cracks, potentially leading to a loss of material and furnace inefficiency. In this article, we’ll explore three proven methods to address soft electrode breakage, ensuring your […]
Reasons and Solutions for Electrode Paste Hanging in Ferroalloy Furnace
Electrode paste hanging refers to a situation where chunks of electrode paste become stuck inside the electrode cylinder and are unable to descend, resulting in large voids within the electrode paste. This condition can be observed when measuring the height of the paste column, as the column height remains unchanged for an extended period. If […]
Weekly Overview of the Electrode Paste Market In China
Last week (June 28, 2024 – July 5, 2024), the prices in China’s electrode paste market remained stable. As of July 5, the average market price for electrode paste was 4700 yuan/ton, unchanged from last week, with transaction prices ranging between 4100-5100 yuan/ton. Last week, the price of raw material coal tar pitch increased again, […]
What Causes Overburning of Electrode Paste in Submerged Arc Furnace?
Understanding the causes of electrode paste overburning is crucial for maintaining the efficiency and safety of industrial processes. In this article, we will explore the various factors that contribute to this phenomenon, providing a comprehensive analysis to help you identify and prevent overburning incidents. Analysis of Electrode Overburning Accidents: Non-compliant Electrode Paste, Low volatile matter can […]
What Are the Heat Sources for Heating Electrode Paste in a Calcium Carbide Furnace?
In the production process of calcium carbide furnaces, the baking of electrode paste is a crucial step. After being baked, the physical and chemical properties of electrode paste undergo significant changes, thus meeting the needs of efficient and stable operation of calcium carbide furnaces. Then, where does the heat source for baking electrode paste in […]
Analysis of Causes for Soft Breakage Accidents During Electrode Paste Usage
Do you know why soft breakage accidents occur during the use of electrode paste? Follow Saxin’s insights to understand the reasons behind this issue. Excessive Volatiles in Electrode Paste: High volatile content in the electrode paste can lead to various issues that contribute to soft breakage during usage. Improper Thickness of Electrode Shell: Too Thin: […]
How do Volatile Compounds in Electrode Paste Impact Its Performance?
The level of volatile compounds in electrode paste can significantly affect its usage. Here is our analysis of the potential impacts, highlighting why it’s critical to control volatile content within a specific range to avoid adverse outcomes. When volatile content is too high, it can lead to the following problems: Difficulty in sintering, resulting in […]
Analysis of Reasons for Hard Breakage of Self-baking Electrodes in Ferronickel Furnace
Electrodes are the core of the smelting function of a submerged arc furnace, serving as a bridge for converting electrical energy into thermal energy. Domestic ferroalloy furnaces usually use low-cost self baking electrodes. In the smelting process of ferronickel furnaces, the normal consumption of electrode paste is about 8-12kg/t, with a very small cost proportion. […]
