Multi-layer susceptor design for magnetic flux shielding in directional solidification furnaces
US10711367B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 30, 2017 |
| Grant date | Jul 14, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 5, 2038 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH05B6/367
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An induction furnace assembly comprising a chamber having a mold; a primary inductive coil coupled to the chamber; a layered susceptor comprising at least two layers of magnetic field attenuating material surrounding the chamber between the primary inductive coil and the mold to nullify the electromagnetic field in the hot zone of the furnace chamber.
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