Batch charger for a melting chamber
US11358895B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 15, 2018 |
| Grant date | Jun 14, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 27, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF27D3/08
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A feed assembly for a melting chamber having a plurality of walls and at least one submerged burner, and related methods of its operation are disclosed. The feed assembly includes a tubular body being hollow and having a first end and extending to a second end. The second end is for connecting to one of the plurality of walls. The tubular body further includes a port proximate the second end wherein the port has a first port end and tapers radially inwardly to a second port end at the second end. The feed assembly also has a batch charger disposed within the tubular body and having a first charger end and extending to a second charger end.
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