Optimal oven heating of coke cake: A review

Abstract

The optimization of heating by recirculation of the combustion products is considered. Arguments supporting the adoption of this approach in the heating channels of Russian coke batteries are presented. Methods of ensuring uniform heating of the coke cake over its height in non-Russian coke batteries are also described. Recirculation of the combustion products does not ensure the required heating of the coke cake over its height in Russian coke batteries. Accordingly, lengthening of the combustion flame in the heating channels is required.