Title:
DC FURNACE ELECTRODE
Document Type and Number:
WIPO Patent Application WO/2011/020127
Kind Code:
A3
Abstract:
The invention provides a DC furnace bottom electrode connector, an electrode, electrode hearth and a DC furnace. The electrode connector includes a circular flat metal plate which is dimensioned to be similar to the circumference of it corresponding furnace. The plate distributes current flow more evenly and non conductive areas provided in the plate can be used to manipulate current flow to minimise arc deflection.
Inventors:
PIETERS TERTIUS CHRISTIAAN (ZA)
Application Number:
PCT/ZA2010/000041
Publication Date:
April 07, 2011
Filing Date:
August 11, 2010
Export Citation:
Assignee:
ALLIED FURNACE CONSULTANTS PTY LTD (ZA)
PIETERS TERTIUS CHRISTIAAN (ZA)
PIETERS TERTIUS CHRISTIAAN (ZA)
International Classes:
H05B7/06; F27B3/08; H05B7/10
Foreign References:
| US4435812A | 1984-03-06 | |||
| EP0428150A1 | 1991-05-22 | |||
| US4730337A | 1988-03-08 |
Attorney, Agent or Firm:
HAHN & HAHN INC. C. BERNDT; JF LUTEREK; C MICHAEL; PCR VENTER; VC WILLIAMS (Hatfield, 0083 Pretoria, ZA)
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