Determining quality of graphite electrodes for electric arc furnaces by measuring ultrasonic velocity

Measuring ultrasonic velocity is an efficient means of determining electrode quality for electric arc furnaces. Close correlation between ultrasonic velocity and the physico-mechanical characteristics of the electrodes was obtained by statistical analysis.The variation of ultrasonic velocity is shown for different fabrication stages of graphite electrodes as a function of their mechanical characteristics and structure. We also present some aspects of the experimental work and apparatus used.