Understand the requirements of high temperature environment for refractory bricks

In high temperature industrial environments such as blast furnaces and industrial furnaces in the Middle East and Africa, it is crucial to choose the right refractory bricks. The refractoriness, thermal conductivity and corrosion resistance of refractory bricks determine their performance in high temperature environments. Studies have shown that refractory bricks with high refractoriness (such as more than 1700℃) and excellent thermal shock resistance are more suitable as materials for high temperature environment applications.

Material selection: magnesia chrome brick and silicon carbon brick

According to different needs, we usually recommend two materials: magnesia chrome bricks and silicon carbon bricks. Magnesia chrome bricks are suitable for blast furnace linings in the metallurgical industry because of their refractoriness up to 1900℃. In comparison, silicon carbon bricks are often used in environments with corrosive gases due to their superior wear resistance and thermal conductivity. According to data, the use of magnesia chrome bricks and silicon carbon bricks can effectively extend the service life of blast furnaces and industrial furnaces by 20%-30%.

Consider operating costs and maintenance

In addition to material selection, the overall operating cost and maintenance convenience of refractory bricks must also be considered. High-quality refractory bricks are more expensive, but their longer service life and less maintenance requirements can reduce long-term costs. For example, after using high-quality refractory bricks, the company's maintenance frequency can be reduced by at least 30%, thereby effectively reducing production losses caused by shutdown maintenance.

Environmental and safety factors

When choosing refractory bricks, you also need to consider their environmental protection and safety. Low-pollution, high-durability refractory bricks can not only reduce capital costs, but also comply with environmental protection regulations. Data shows that the use of environmentally friendly refractory bricks can reduce dust pollution by 30%, while significantly reducing employee health risks.

Practical case sharing

For example, after adopting high-performance magnesia-chrome bricks, a large metallurgical company in Egypt not only significantly reduced the furnace wall erosion rate, but also reduced maintenance costs by nearly 40%. In addition, through the optimization of refractory bricks, a chemical company in Saudi Arabia significantly improved production efficiency, thereby occupying more market share in the fierce market competition.

In summary, choosing the right refractory bricks requires comprehensive consideration of their refractory performance, material properties, operating costs, environmental protection and specific application scenarios. It is hoped that the above content can provide valuable reference for emerging industrial countries in the Middle East and Africa, and help achieve stable production and efficient operation.