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Installation for cutting scrap iron by oxygen cutting

US5280883A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 24, 1993
Grant dateJan 25, 1994
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Expiry dateFeb 24, 2013

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB22D11/126
  • WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Installation for cutting scrap iron by oxygen cutting. PA0 characterised in that it furthermore comprises a pit in the form of a channel filled with water disposed beneath the cutting bench, which cutting bench comprises holes in order to allow cutting slag to fall directly into the water in the pit, and in that the cutting zone, in particular the torches thereof, is completely housed inside a large leaktight container internally provided with at least one suction hood for evacuating the vapors, brown smoke and dust emitted during the cutting operation. The installation is connected to a unit for treating the smoke, for dust removal and for denitrification.

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