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Bubble apparatus for removing and diluting dross in a steel treating bath

US5683650A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJun 12, 1995
Grant dateNov 4, 1997
Priority date
Expiry dateJun 12, 2015

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF27D27/005
  • WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A bubble-actuated pump is used for removing dross from the surface of a bath of molten metal. A modification of the pump is employed for delivering molten metal to the dross for diluting it.

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