Metal scrap melting system
US3997336A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 12, 1975 |
| Grant date | Dec 14, 1976 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 12, 1995 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S266/901
- WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A system for melting metal scrap in a molten melting media comprises a housing having an upper portion wherein the melting media and scrap are brought together to initiate melting. The housing also has a lower portion in which a volute is located. An impeller, having a central hub, a circumferential band surrounding the hub, and canted vanes projecting radially from the hub to the band, is positioned in the lower portion of the housing to cooperate with the volute so that upon rotation of the impeller, metal scrap and melting media are moved downwardly and out of the housing.
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