Papers by Keyword: Fireclay

Abstract: A study of the influence of refractories’ structure on the thermomechanical properties of the lining of the equipment of tunnel kilns has been carried out. The lining of kiln trolleys is subjected to a mechanical stress distributed evenly over the entire area and the most dangerous to brittle materials, as well as to tensile thermal stresses. The magnitude of the tensile thermal stress depends on the material and the structure of the lining. The mechanisms of destruction of products made of fireclay and liquid concrete have been studied. Mineralogical and petrographic analysis of fireclay refractories have been used, as trolley lining has established metasomatic interaction of the lining with the vapor-gas component of the kiln, as well as with the metal of the trolleys. Monolithic products, made of low-cement concrete with corundum filler, are characterized by high strength and resistance to abrasion. The total value of compression and thermal expansion stresses for them is 3.08 MPa, which is half the value of those of fireclay. When conducting the research to optimize the composition of trolley lining, a technology for manufacturing two-layer concrete blocks, combining the advantages of compositions, based on corundum and fireclay, has been developed. The chemical and granulometric composition of fireclay-based concrete in the lower thermal insulation layer and electrocorundum-based concrete in the upper reinforcing layer were selected in such a way, as to ensure similar values of linear thermal expansion coefficients and prevent possible destruction along the boundary between the layers during the operation.

Abstract: Heat-resistant materials are commonly used in industry where technological processes require high temperatures. The research represents possibility to obtain Al₂O₃–SiO₂–ZrO₂ based composition from local raw like zirconium silicate of Tugansk deposit of Tomsk region and white clay of Kailinsk deposit of Kemerovo region in Russia. There is possible application in gunning-mass form for restoration industrial thermal units. X-ray Diffraction Analysis demonstrates that mullite and zirconium compounds are formed in samples content after firing. The infra-red spectrums of heat-resistant gunning masses samples have been described by Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy method. The thermal analysis has been performed using Differential Scanning Calorimetry and Derivative Thermogravimetry.

Abstract: Present paper deals with experimental study of refractories manufactured with environmentally friendly materials. Performed research was focused on the development of new type of high temperature resistant composites with mineral addition applied as cement supplementary material. To reach suitable resistance to temperatures was chosen binder system based on aluminous cement which was modified by metashale. Developed composites went through the gradual thermal loading and residual mechanical and basic physical properties were investigated. Realized program confirmed good potential for practical utilization of metashale as an aluminous cement replacement. Present research offer an interesting way of reducing of costs and negative environmental impacts.