Hotwork Combustion Technology
 
CASE STUDY
 

LOCATION:

Lorena-SP, Brazil

COMPANY:

Furukawa Industrial S.A.

PRODUCTS: Aluminium power cables

SCOPE:

Turnkey modernisation of 2 melters and 3 holders Conversion from oxy-fuel (heavy fuel oil) to natural gas

COMMISSIONED:

November 1998
 

Melting furnace fitted with 1 pair of Hotwork
Low NOx 140/160 RCB regenerative burners
 

Holding furnace fitted with two Hotwork HV400
High Velocity Burners rated at 590 kW each
 

BENEFITS:

  • Melt rate increased by 15%
  • Fuel consumption reduced by up to 40%
  • Fuel costs reduced by 50% by replacing oxy-fuel

 

  • Reduction in particulate emissions
  • Elimination of SO2 emissions
  • Cleaner furnace environment


Hotwork Combustion Technology Ltd.
Bretton Street, Savile Town, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, WF12 9DB, UK.
Tel: +44 (0)1924 506506   Fax: +44 (0)1924 506311
E-mail: info@hotworkct.com   Web: www.hotworkct.com