High efficiency induction melting system
US6393044B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 14, 2000 |
| Grant date | May 21, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 14, 2020 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH05B6/24
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An induction melting system uses a crucible formed from a material that has a high electrical resistivity or high magnetic permeability and one or more inductor coils formed from a wound cable consisting of multiple individually insulated copper conductors to form an induction furnace that, along with its associated power supply, provides a compact design. The system components are air-cooled; no water-cooling is required. The induction melting system is particularly useful for separating metal from scrap, casting molds directly from the induction furnace, and providing a continuous supply of molten metal.
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