High temperature furnace insulation
US8821634B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 22, 2011 |
| Grant date | Sep 2, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 17, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T117/1024
- WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A high temperature furnace comprising hot zone insulation having at least one shaped thermocouple assembly port to reduce temperature measurement variability is disclosed. The shaped thermocouple assembly port has an opening in the insulation facing the hot zone that is larger than the opening on the furnace shell side of the insulation. A method for producing a crystalline ingot in a high temperature furnace utilizing insulation having a shaped thermocouple assembly port is also disclosed.
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