US 12,435,926 B2
Multi-half pipe heat exchange system for electric arc, metallurgical or refining furnaces and system thereof
Richard J. Manasek, Carmel, IN (US)
Assigned to AMERIFAB, INC., Indianapolis, IN (US)
Filed by AMERIFAB, INC., Indianapolis, IN (US)
Filed on Nov. 1, 2021, as Appl. No. 17/515,741.
Claims priority of provisional application 63/108,474, filed on Nov. 2, 2020.
Prior Publication US 2022/0136770 A1, May 5, 2022
Int. Cl. F27B 3/24 (2006.01); F27D 17/30 (2025.01); F28F 3/12 (2006.01); F27D 9/00 (2006.01)
CPC F27B 3/24 (2013.01) [F27D 17/302 (2025.01); F28F 3/12 (2013.01); F27D 2009/0013 (2013.01); F28F 2275/06 (2013.01)] 11 Claims
OG exemplary drawing
 
1. A cooling assembly for cooling exhaust gases emitted from a steel-making furnace, comprising:
a body configured to be coupled to a mounting surface of the furnace, the body comprising a defined length and a cross-sectional shape having a thickness defined between an outer surface and an inner surface thereof, the body including a first mounting end and a second mounting end;
wherein, the body comprises a first portion, a second portion, and an intermediate portion integrally formed between the first and second portions;
wherein, the first mounting end is integrally formed in the first portion, the first mounting end comprising a first end surface which is angularly coupled to the mounting surface;
wherein, the second mounting end is integrally formed in the second portion, the second mounting end comprising a second end surface which is angularly coupled to the mounting surface at a location spaced from the first mounting end;
wherein the mounting surface includes an opening formed therein, the body being coupled to the mounting surface such that the intermediate portion is aligned with the opening;
wherein, a first fluid conduit is defined between the inner surface of the first portion and the mounting surface;
wherein, a second fluid conduit is defined between the inner surface of the second portion and the mounting surface.