IPV System
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
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 |
