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Method and apparatus for treatment of metallurgical slag and the like

US7377955B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateNov 13, 2000
Grant dateMay 27, 2008
Priority date
Expiry dateNov 13, 2020

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF27D2099/0095
  • WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A substantially dry and dust free method of recovering ladle slag is allowing hot ladle slag to cool to powder form in a controlled environment and collecting the powder in a receiver therefor. A vessel having a chamber containing in an upper portion a screen through which ladle slag can pass into a receiver below and means for cooling the slag in the vessel are provided.

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