Apparatus and method for the removal of unwanted inclusions from metal melts

Apparatus and method for filtering molten metal, in particular aluminium, including a container (1) with an outer shell or casing of metal and an inner thermally insulated interior cladding or wall construction made of heat resistant insulation and refractory material. A removable lid (2) provided o...

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Hauptverfasser: Fagerlie, John Olav, Steen, Idar Kjetil, Tundal, Ulf, Haugen, Terje
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Sprache:eng
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Zusammenfassung:Apparatus and method for filtering molten metal, in particular aluminium, including a container (1) with an outer shell or casing of metal and an inner thermally insulated interior cladding or wall construction made of heat resistant insulation and refractory material. A removable lid (2) provided on top of the container to keep the container sealed (air tight) during operation, the container (1) being provided with an inlet chamber (3) having an inlet opening (4) receiving metal from a metal supply launder (10) and an outlet chamber (5) with an outlet opening (6) in which a ceramic or refractory filter (7) is mounted.