Authors:
K. McKenna, N. Voermann, R. Veenstra, C. Newman
Copper 2010, Hamburg, Germany organized by GDMB Society for Mining,Metallurgy, Resource & Env. Technology, June 7, 2010
Abstract
Among the many developments in copper smelting one common theme has been a steady intensification of the smelting processes. With increasing process intensities (increasing production rate per unit of furnace volume or hearth area), the need for more intensive furnace wall cooling became apparent to extend campaign lives. Cast copper cooling elements are the most widely used technology for high intensity copper smelting furnaces [1]. To achieve the highest cooling capacities, water cooling passages have needed to move closer to the process interface, commonly referred to as the “hot face”. Cast-in pipe coils have become the dominant method of forming water passages in high intensity cooling elements.
