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In the production of acid from pyrite, what should be done with the furnace in case of a sudden power outage? If sulfuric acid production from pyrite is carried out during a power outage with the furnace temperature at 850–900 degrees: 1. During such a power outage, the fan at the bottom of the furnace stops operating, and feeding also ceases. Will the furnace sinter, causing problems with the boiling layer? 2. Is a standby emergency power supply required for the boiler demineralized water pump to supply water to the boiler?
The answers are as follows: 1. During a power outage, the temperature of the furnace gradually drops, but sintering does not occur immediately. Sintering usually requires high temperatures and long times to occur. However, if the power outage lasts too long, the temperature of the furnace may drop below the recommended operating temperature, leading to operational problems such as a decrease in product quality or reduced reaction efficiency. Therefore, in the event of a power outage, it is necessary to take measures as soon as possible, such as using backup generators or other solutions, to maintain the temperature of the furnace. 2. Boiler desalination water pumps generally require a backup emergency power source to ensure continued operation in the event of a power outage. This is because the desalination water pump is usually an important part of boiler operation, and its cessation of functioning in the event of a power outage can lead to boiler failures or other problems. A backup emergency power supply can ensure that the desalination water pump continues to supply the water and other materials required by the boiler. .
There won’t be any problem in the short term, but over time, it will become impossible. After all, it’s unlikely that an emergency power supply can handle the load of the entire sulfuric acid system. Heating a single furnace by itself is basically tantamount to seeking death
In the event of a sudden power outage during sulfuric acid production, the valve of the fan in front of the furnace should be closed immediately, and a backup power source should be activated to supply water to the boiler; The furnace should be fine for a day or two.