Oxygen nozzle for metal refining
US4730813A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 20, 1987 |
| Grant date | Mar 15, 1988 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 20, 2007 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC21C5/4606
- WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A nozzle for refining metals or ferroalloys by oxygen blasting from above the melt is presented. The nozzle terminates at a nozzle head and includes at least one central blast pipe for directing a jet of oxygen having supersonic speed. A chamber is interposed between the mouth of the blast pipe and the mouth of the nozzle head. This chamber widens progressively from the mouth of the blast pipe, and narrows toward the mouth of the nozzle head. At least one opening from at least one lateral duct opens to the chamber in the vicinity of the blast pipe mouth. Each lateral duct is connected to a source of gas, and includes an inidividual flow control valve. Preferably, at least three lateral ducts are arranged symmetrically around the blast pipe mouth.
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