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Vitrification furnace with dual heating means

US7730745B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 4, 2008
Grant dateJun 8, 2010
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Expiry dateSep 4, 2028

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S65/04
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Process for combustion and vitrification of waste in which at least one oxygen plasma jet is associated with a continuous melting device by high frequency direct induction. The crucible is composed of a continuous external shell and a sole plate, both cooled by a liquid circulating in internal channels. The inductor is placed below the sole plate. There is a gravity drain valve at the bottom or on the side.

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