No-Bell Top

Charging System

Engineering
GREAT Solutions
Modern bulk charging and
burden distribution system

No-bell Top Charging System

No-Bell Top Charging System

The new concept of the No-Bell Top charger allows for better
burden distribution in the blast furnace as well as a quick exchange
of the chute system. The compactness of the No-Bell Top System
ensures an easy exchange of a double-bell system. With the flexible
chute system of the No-Bell Top it is possible to charge the burden
and coke to any position in the blast furnace. It ensures that the
coke is effectively directed and piled in the appropriate destination
generating a better gas exploitation and lowers consumption of
reducing agents. No-Bell Top is also equipped with a quick
changing device for the complete chute system.

Custom made double

hopper design

Key features
The essential features of the No-Bell Top
are its reliable gas tightness to prevent
leakage as well as precise and quick
material distribution. The efficiency of
existing furnace processes can be
considerably increased and the emissions
reduced. The consumption of reduction
agents can be reduced and the
performance of the blast furnace increased.
Due to the cost savings, the return of
investment could be less than
one year.

> Several charging models possible (ring,

spiral, sector, point, etc.)

> Constant chute angle guarantees

perfect distribution due to superior
burden guidance

> Easy access for maintenance

> No lifting and lowering of the chute;

this reduces torque and load to the
gear guidance

> Fast relocation of the charging position

Precise material
distribution in the furnace

> Less energy consumption

> Simple gearbox design with push rods
> Nitrogen-purged gearbox
> Gearbox protection due to complete
water cooled and insulated shell
> Perfect gas seal

> Quick exchange of the charger

> Very compact height
> Two identical frequency controlled motors
> Upper chute is ceramic lined

> Reduced wear due to low drop height

of burden into the chute system

Benefits
> New compact design (easy exchange of
old double bell system)

> Less modifications of the steel structure at

the blast furnace top

> No complicated tilting gearbox

> Low investment cost

> Low gearbox loads

> Perfectly controlled burden distribution

> Simple exchange (new benchmark in

maintenance friendly)

> Perfect Center Coke

> Lower reduction agent consumption

Quick exchange
of components

Product specification
ND upper gas shut-off valve
700/1000 mm

Max. operating pressure

To customer requirements

ND lower gas shut-off valve

700/1000 mm

Design pressure
To customer requirements

ND material control valve

700/1000 mm

Abnormal occurance inside

blast furnace
Peak of 1000C for maximum of 5 minutes

ND lower chute
700/1000 mm (elliptical)

Rotational speed
0-12 rpm

ND = nominal diameter

Product breakdown

Motor

Rotary joint
Upper chute

Protecting shell

Push rod

Rotary joint
Lower chute

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