Shinagawa Refractories Australasia (Ma’aden Alumina Calcination Project – Ma’aden, Saudi Arabia)
Shinagawa Refractories Australasia required thermal-structural assessment of a proposed recycling cyclone throat refractory lining for the Ma’aden Alumina calcination project. The existing throat lining was to be replaced with a modified design of increased thickness, and required structural assessment to confirm suitability of the proposed anchor design and console requirements.
What we did:
- Performed thermal-structural FEA of proposed recycling cyclone throat refractory lining considering alternative anchor/console configurations.
- Determined preferred anchor/console configuration that minimises thermal growth and maximises thermal lining stability.
Outcome:
Avesta Consulting confirmed a suitable anchor and console configuration that isolates the roof and chamfer (nose) from the throat refractory and minimises vertical deflection due to thermal growth to ensure thermal lining stability.
“Shinagawa contracts Avesta Consulting to provide high quality thermo-mechanical modelling of our refractory designs. Avesta have always provided top quality work at a cost-effective price.”
– DAVID McCRACKEN
Technical Services Manager, Shinagawa Refractories Australasia Pty Ltd
