Abstract: A method is disclosed for modifying an electric arc furnace to include oxy-fuel burners to assist in the melting of scrap metal by forming an endless melt trench in the scrap metal. Methods of melting scrap metal using an endless melt trench in such a furnace are also disclosed.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
June 16, 1986
Date of Patent:
March 8, 1988
Assignee:
G & H Oxy-Fuel, Inc.
Inventors:
Edward L. Herneisen, Robert G. Gist, Jr.