Abstract: The present invention relates generally to high-temperature vessels lined with refractory material. More specifically, the present invention relates to a method for implementation of tracking and contouring systems, automated collection of data, and processing of the measured data in either a stationary or a mobile configuration to accurately determine profiles of localized refractory thickness and/or bath height of molten material in the high-temperature vessel using the tracking system to fix the position of the contouring system with respect to the vessel.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
September 19, 2002
Date of Patent:
July 26, 2005
Assignee:
Process Matrix, LLC
Inventors:
Thomas L. Harvill, Michel P. Bonin, Soren T. Jensen