Inventors:
Louis Grant - Murrysville PA, US
Albert Kristoff - Glenshaw PA, US
International Classification:
B23B039/14, B23B047/18
Abstract:
An apparatus and method for replacing the tap hole liner of a Basic Oxygen Furnace (BOF/QBOP/AOD and all other types of converter vessels) includes a multi-purpose movable utility vehicle, a water-cooled self-centering drill removably attached to the multi-purpose utility vehicle, and a tap hole liner installation guide removably attached to the multi-purpose utility vehicle in place of the water-cooled self-centering drill attachment.