Abstract:
An improved premixed gaseous fuel burner for a metal processing furnace includes an axially adjustable gas supply tube concentrically positioned within the burner body for delivering a flow of oxidant or other gaseous fuel component to the combustion chamber of the furnace. Axial repositioning of the air tube controls the spread of oxidant at the core of the flame, thereby controlling flame temperature and the operating environment of the combustion chamber and furnace. A flow mixer having a pair of helically arranged vanes provided in the annular space between the supply tube and the burner body imparts turbulent swirl to the premixture flow to cause enhanced mixing of the premixture. The gas supply tube is externally adjustable and includes a peep sight for externally viewing the flame in the furnace.
Abstract:
Method and apparatus for continuously casting molten metal into a rod of indefinite length comprising a rotatable casting wheel having an elongate arcuate molding passageway for receiving molten metal, and a plug which is retained within the passageway by magnetic force for temporarily blocking the passageway at an intermediate position along its length to prevent escape of molten metal from the passageway during initial start-up of the casting operation.
Abstract:
An improved premix-type burner for a gas-fired metal processing furnace includes a burner insert externally adjustable over a stepless continuum. The burner insert includes a helical thread disposed on its outer diameter which cooperatively engages with a helical thread disposed on an inner diameter of the burner body bore. Rotation of an adjustment tube, which extends into the burner body and is affixed to the burner insert concentrically disposed therein, causes axial translation of the burner insert, thereby regulating fuel flow to the combustion chamber and controlling the combustion process.
Abstract:
A combustion piping system for a metal melting furnace is disclosed in which a sieve is used upstream of a flashback arrester to collect particulate matter carried in the fuel flow to the furnace so as to minimize maintenance of the flashback arrester. The sieve is mounted in a sieve holder that is arranged to be rapidly removed from and replaced in the piping system during furnace operation so as to minimize the pressure drop in the fuel flow to the furnace.