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Adjustable ratio control system and method

US6609906B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateApr 2, 2002
Grant dateAug 26, 2003
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Expiry dateApr 2, 2022

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF27D2099/0065
  • WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Systems and methods for performing adjustable ratio control for a furnace with a plurality of workpieces located within a furnace and a sensor for determining the temperature of each of the workpieces. Adjustable ratio control is performed by controlling the temperature of an atmosphere of the furnace wherein a first workpiece with a lower temperature is heated at a higher rate than a second workpiece with a higher temperature.

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