The optimum velocity of the oil in tank during quenching
The optimum velocity of the oil in tank during quenching
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We have a oil tank for the quenching steel parts.
The question is : what the optimum velocity in the oil tank to get the best quenching ?
The question is : what the optimum velocity in the oil tank to get the best quenching ?





RE: The optimum velocity of the oil in tank during quenching
There are many factors influencing like the quantity of steel to be quenched,size of tank,quantity of oil,any stirrers or agitators,efficiency of heat exchanger etc.
it would be best you discuss with your furnace manufacturer.
Are you facing any problem during quenching? Please let us know.
I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work." — Thomas Edison
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RE: The optimum velocity of the oil in tank during quenching
yes the flowrate of the oil is 0.8 m/S in oil near the pumps and 0.1 m/s in the last part of the tank
And i would like to know how can this influence the mechanical properties of the parts
RE: The optimum velocity of the oil in tank during quenching
If you are having specific problems, as arunmrao has suggested, you may be better off discussing them with either the furnace manufacturer or your quench oil vendor. They will probably want to take a look at the instillation and may spot issues that haven't been mentioned.
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RE: The optimum velocity of the oil in tank during quenching
Please check the outlets for any blockage from oil sludge or scale.
If possible realign the distribution outlets in the tank.
Try if providing agitators at the end or low flow rate zones reduces your problem.
Finally,imagine you have a large casting with multiple ingates. You need to fill the furthest part first and always provide hot metal so that the ingate does not freeze .How do you solve such a problem?
Use the same analogy and redesign your oil distribution network.
Hope it helps.
I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work." — Thomas Edison
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