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Title:
MIXING EDUCTOR NOZZLE AND FLOW CONTROL DEVICE
Document Type and Number:
WIPO Patent Application WO/2015/179680
Kind Code:
A3
Abstract:
Techniques are disclosed for reducing macrosegregation in cast metals. Techniques include providing an eductor nozzle capable of increasing mixing in the fluid region of an ingot being cast. Techniques also include providing a non-contacting flow control device to mix and/or apply pressure to the molten metal that is being introduced to the mold cavity. The non-contacting flow control device can be permanent magnet or electromagnet based. Techniques additionally can include actively cooling and mixing the molten metal before introducing the molten metal to the mold cavity.

Inventors:
WAGSTAFF SAMUEL R (US)
WAGSTAFF ROBERT B (US)
Application Number:
PCT/US2015/032029
Publication Date:
February 18, 2016
Filing Date:
May 21, 2015
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Assignee:
NOVELIS INC (US)
International Classes:
B22D11/103; B22D41/50
Domestic Patent References:
WO2011158477A12011-12-22
Foreign References:
JPH01266950A1989-10-24
Other References:
See also references of EP 3145659A2
Attorney, Agent or Firm:
MCDONALD, John K. et al. (LLP1100 Peachtree Street Suite 280, Atlanta Georgia, US)
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