Abstract: An apparatus for transferring molten metal from a melting furnace to a casting furnace is provided. A sensing and control system for the transfer of molten metal from a transfer furnace to a casting furnace is also described. The combination of the transfer apparatus with the sensing and control system provides for the introduction of reduced oxide molten metal into a casting furnace.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
October 14, 2004
Date of Patent:
May 2, 2006
Assignee:
Alcoa Inc.
Inventors:
Marshall A. Klingensmith, Michael J. Kinosz, Rick A. Borns