A New Acoustic Method for Water Leak Detection of Blast Furnace Cooling Boxes

Abstract

Synopsis:A new method by which the detection of the damages of blast furnace cooling system is easily made was developed. This is an acoustical method which detects the abnormal sounds caused by the entry of gas bubbles into cooling box or tuyere from the blast furnace through the small damaged part. The result of the application of this method to the actual blast furnace was found to be quite satisfactory.