The Carborundum Company

Harvey Martin

George S Mordue

Ronald E Gilbert

Lutfi H Amra

David V Neff

Thomas M Byrne, Jr

A molten metal filter includes a refractory plate having an opening therethrough. A refractory filter element is attached to the refractory plate and projects therefrom, the exterior surfaces of the filter element generally defining a rectangular prism. The filter element is hollow so as to define an interior cavity. The filter element includes an opening in that portion of the filter element that is attached to the refractory plate, the opening surrounding the opening in the refractory plate such that fluid communication is established between the cavity and the opening in the refractory plate. In the preferred embodiment, a plurality of filter elements are provided, which filter elements are connected to the refractory plate such that adjacent sides of the filter elements are oriented vertically and are disposed generally parallel to each other. It is preferred that the refractory plate be oriented generally vertically and disposed within a filter box so as to define an inlet chamber within which the filter elements are disposed, and an exit chamber through which filtered metal can be discharged from the filter box. Best results are obtained by forming the filter elements from a porous, refractory, ceramic material or glass frit-bonded or sintered silicon carbide or alumina, and by forming the refractory plate from a siliceous-based, castable, refractory material.

Molten metal filter

Apparatus for injecting gas into molten metal includes a porous ceramic body having a first surface through which gas can be introduced into the body, and a second surface through which gas can flow from the body. A refractory member is attached to the body and surrounds at least the first surface, while leaving the second surface exposed. The refractory member is impervious to gas, while having a coefficient of thermal expansion approximating that of the body. Preferably, a refractory sealant securely attaches the refractory member to the body. By use of the present invention, the refractory member and the body remain tightly connected to each other at all times. Accordingly, gas leaks are prevented and all gas flowing into the body is discharged through the second surface, as desired.

Apparatus for injecting gas into molten metal

A molten metal pump includes a filter that prevents ingestion of foreign material such as dross from molten metal within which the pump is immersed. The filter is a large structure that is secured to the base of the pump surrounding the pump's inlet. The filter forms a cavity adjacent the pump's inlet. The ratio of the surface area of the filter to the inlet area of the pump is very large; the filter has a low porosity while maintaining a high flow rate for the pump.

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