Abstract:
A tape winding machine (10) for winding fragile tape (11) on a package core (18) in a side to side motion using a pivoted steering frame (19) and guide rolls (12), (16) and (17). The side to side motion of the steering frame (19) allows the tape (11) to be evenly distributed along the package core (18).
Abstract:
To extend the useful life of an arc furnace composite electrode the upper or non-consumable section comprises a heavy-walled tubular graphite body (7) with a sealed inner bore, a hollow nipple (1), a central coolant supply pipe (6) and metal header assembly (3). If the upper section fails, it is disassembled, a new graphite upper section assembled with the metal parts, and the former upper section is utilized as a lower or tip section which is consumed in the normal fashion.
Abstract:
An improved anode assembly for an aluminum electrolysis cell is formed by the process of shaping an anode (10) and a cermet connector (12) from powders, machining said articles, and sintering said articles. The cermet connector mates with the anode via a threaded joint located at its region of high temperature (14) during operation thereof to avoid excessive ohmic losses. Mechanical support can be provided by the threaded joint or through the use of separate mechanical suspension bars (22).
Abstract:
Amino substituted acrylamide monomer is utilized as a coupling agent for reinforcing fibers and polyester base resin matrix in the production of thermosetting resin systems to enhance the bonding characteristics of the resin with the fiber while improving the flexural strength of the final composite structure.
Abstract:
A cathodic element for a Hall-Heroult aluminum reduction cell is formed from a refractory hard metal, preferably TiB2 but which may comprise one or more of the carbides, borides or nitrides of the metals of groups IVA, IVB of the periodic table, particularly Ti, V, Si and W, and carbonaceous matter such as coke and/or the carbon residue from heat treatment of pitch. The element is preferably in the approximate shape of a mushroom (10) with an horizontal planar upper anode-facing surface.
Abstract:
To produce breakage of an arc-furnace composite electrode the upper or non-consumable portion is held in compression. The upper portion, a tubular graphite body, is held in compression by means of a tension stressed internal water supply pipe located between a metal header at one end and a hollow metal nipple at the other end.
Abstract:
Amorphus carbon bodies forming a lengthwise series horizontal string or column (26) are converted to graphite by the Joule effect in a semi-cylindrical metal shell (20) with a refractory lining (22) and containing particulate thermal insulation medium (28). When the conversion to graphite is complete the insulation meduim is dumped through the bottom of the metal shell into a hopper (50) and transferred for re-use while hot. Air pollution control is facilitated and energy and capital costs are lowered by specialization of equipment, retention of sensible heat and shorter cycle times, allowing operation with less equipment and higher production rates.
Abstract:
The wall of an oxidizing chamber (12) for the continuous thermal oxidative stabilization of organic fibers (13) which undergo exothermic reaction during treatment thereof possesses high thermal conductance and has an internal surface of high total normal emissivity to absorb heat from the fibers (13) generated by the exothermic oxidation reaction.
Abstract:
Titanium diboride graphite composite articles are produced by mixing TiO2, petroleum coke and a binder to form a plastic dispersion. Articles are shaped by molding or extrusion and baked to carbonize the binder to form a baked carbon-TiO2 composite. The article is impregnated with a molten or dispersed boron compound, or with a boron compound mixed with carbon black, then heated to drive TiB2 forming reaction. The article is then further heated to a graphitizing temperature to form a graphite-TiB2 composite useful as a cathode component in a Hall aluminum reduction cell.
Abstract:
TiB2-carbon composites are produced by mixing the raw materials comprised of carbon, TiB2, pitch, and other reactants, forming a shaped article, processing in a nitrogen atmosphere up to 2100 C, and in a noble gas above 2100 C, by pressureless sintering of TiB2 or other refractory hard metal powder, or by molding or extrusion of plastic mixes of binder and particulate carbon and refractory hard metal.