Boom and lance for removing slag from crucible
US5360204A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 20, 1993 |
| Grant date | Nov 1, 1994 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 20, 2013 |
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- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF27D3/1563
- WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Disclosed is a method of removing slag from a body of molten iron comprising the steps of providing a body of molten iron in a crucible, the body having a layer of slag on the surface thereof, the crucible having a side thereof for removing slag therefrom. Means is provided for removing the slag at the side from the surface of the molten iron. Gas is injected into the molten iron to concentrate the slag on the surface adjacent the side for removing the slag to facilitate removal thereof. The concentrated slag is removed over the side by the means for removing the slag.
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