The Design Approaches for Gravity / Natural Ventilation of Smelters
Design Support
Colt offers design and problem-solving services during the design phase of a smelter. Colt experts rely on a wide portfolio of products and technologies and have the experience to advise the designer on the best combination of products to achieve the desired effect and performance.
Several parameters have a bearing on the design:
- Building related parameters:
building location, dimensions, openings in the envelope, constructed of
- The heat load
- Options for providing replacement inlet air
- Likely weather conditions
Colt takes these parameters into account in proposing a robust design.
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Simulations and calculations for top performance
Colt's Research and Knowledge Centre can provide simulations using the latest technologies, such as computer fluid dynamics (CFD) and thermography.
Modelled air patterns around the furnace
Computational Fluid Dynamics is a tool for simulating flows and heat transfer with the aid of the computer. CFD is based on the solving of a number of comparisons for an area that is divided into small cells. It is the best available method of predicting flows and transfer of energy in potential situations. Colt has a lot of experience with this tool and has been applying the technique for many years.
Output from computer fluid dynamics (CFD) modelling showing that the working area temperatures (shown blue) are maintained at only a few degrees above ambient Air patterns above the pots modelled using CFD Surveys and advice for successful refurbishing projectsWhen a building is refurbished, Colt is able to unlock considerable potential for improvements in energy performance and ventilation efficiency. Colt experts can carry out detailed surveys to identify the necessary adaptations and upgrades to optimise the system's effectiveness and performance.
Air patterns through the side walls modelled using CFD |
