Method and apparatus for sealing an ingot at initial startup
US7926548B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 10, 2008 |
| Grant date | Apr 19, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 12, 2029 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB22D11/108
- WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A continuous casting furnace for producing metal ingots includes a molten seal which prevents external atmosphere from entering the melting chamber. A startup sealing assembly allows an initial seal to be formed to prevent external atmosphere from entering the melting chamber prior to the formation of the molten seal.
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