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Overflow transfer furnace and control system for reduced oxide production in a casting furnace

US7037462B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 14, 2004
Grant dateMay 2, 2006
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Expiry dateOct 14, 2024

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC22B21/0084
  • WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

An apparatus for transferring molten metal from a melting furnace to a casting furnace is provided. A sensing and control system for the transfer of molten metal from a transfer furnace to a casting furnace is also described. The combination of the transfer apparatus with the sensing and control system provides for the introduction of reduced oxide molten metal into a casting furnace.

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