IPV System

Inert gas purging through a bottom porous plugs introduces a weak area in the ladle for potential steel breakouts. To have a safe operation and eliminate the risk of breakouts, ISID Purgemeister Value (IPV) system was developed, which is now used by steel plants globally. IFGL has more than 3 decades of experience in design, supply, installation, commissioning and operation of IPV mechanisms.

Benefits

  • 100% safe and reliable
  • No purging failures
  • Easy handling due to compact design
  • Fast ladle turnaround
  • Long refractory life
  • Low operational cost

Technical Benefits

  • More efficient purging system compared to top lance device.
  • Capable of prolonged purging.
  • Completely risk free system.
  • Fast turnaround.
  • Simple and easy operation.
  • Low capital cost and low operational cost.

Comparative Features of IFGL IPV – V2

Features Other IPV Systems IFGL IPV-V2
Mounting Plate Assembly Without Insert Ring With Insert Ring. This enhances life of IPV body
Seal Ring  Gasket Not  Require Not  Require
Construction Light Light & Robust
Gland Seal Fixing Automatic Automatic
Captive Nut  replacement Possible in running ladle Possible in running ladle
Loading System By 2 nos.  retainer Plate bolts By 3 nos.  retainer Plate bolts, which helps in better distribution of pressure
Valve  cover easy replace No Yes

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