Method and system of removing accretion buildup in a furnace

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8703042
APP PUB NO 20120175827A1
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13154903

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A method and system for method for removing solid accretions from a copper anode or holding furnace using coherent jet lance assembly directed towards the solid accretions in the bottom portion of the copper anode furnace to melt the solid accretions over an extended period of time without damage to the furnace refractory proximate a point of stream impingement.

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PRAXAIR TECHNOLOGY INC10 RIVERVIEW DR DANBURY CT 06810

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Albrecht, Kevin W Brownsburg, US 2 1
Cates, Jesse E Brownsburg, US 3 3
Deneys, Adrian C Danville, US 2 3
Enriquez,, Jr Arsenio C West Jordan, US 2 7
Mahoney, William J East Aurora, US 6 12
Manley, Stephen A Spring, US 4 7
Wright, Kyle Brent Sandy, US 1 1

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