A study of throat clogging in the channel furnace. (induction furnaces in foundries suffer from clogging due to impurities) (includes glossary of terms)

From: Modern Casting | Date: August 1, 1990| Author: Williams, D.C. | Copyright information

A Study of Throat Clogging in the Channel Furnace

Many iron foundries have changed the methods by which they melt and/or hold molten iron. In many cases the channel induction furnace (vertical or drum-type) has proven effective for primary melting, often during off-peak electrical periods, and for holding large quantities of metal for added flexibility. Homogeneous metal chemistry and temperature control are characteristic of the channelfurnace. As production demands chang...

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