Melt-Holding Vessels TRIZ Cases

Partial mold immersion in a liquid metal bath reduces thermal shock and prevents surface defects while maintaining single crystal structure quality.

A learning machine generates emissions factors from satellite data to quantify methane releases at hydrocarbon sites.

A high-momentum oxy-fuel burner expels gases outward through the ladle gap to minimize air ingress.

Series-connected induction coil stirs molten metal during plasma arc melting, resolving contamination and yield loss trade-offs.

A slotted casting spout employs a movable bottom control pin to adjust flow rates and prevent oxidation by engaging the passageway surface.

An asymmetric slab nozzle geometry directs molten metal streams to opposite sides, avoiding collisions that cause high erosion rates in continuous casting.

Rotatable immersion nozzle adjusts discharge angle to maintain swirling flow, reducing ingot defects and breakout risks during continuous casting.

Segmented immersion nozzle stabilizes flow distribution to multiple discharge holes, reducing uneven movement in the mold.

An enlarged port distributor in a submerged entry nozzle generates rotational flow to improve inclusion flotation and reduce dendrite growth.

A tundish impact pad redirects molten steel flow using a conical surface to dissipate kinetic energy and reduce turbulence.

An annular weir with a circular cavity and inner protrusion manages molten metal streams in continuous casting tundishes.

A wedge mechanism clamps plate fin elements between fastening bracket flanges to secure tiltable metallurgical processing vessels.

Direct ladling into a tiltable vessel prevents turbulence and oxide skin mixing during common rotation pouring of molten metal.

Spring-loaded support assemblies maintain refractory compression against an outer casing to resolve thermal expansion distortion and leakage risks.

Heating the cast sheet above 100°C improves plastic formability, enabling continuous coiling of high-strength magnesium alloy without surface defects.

A continuous casting nozzle assembly uses controlled inner surface roughness to prevent compound buildup on graphite components.

A rotating submerged nozzle mechanism adjusts molten metal discharge angles during slab continuous casting operations.

An extended Kalman filter estimates molten metal outflow weight and level using load cell and encoder data, resolving measurement noise and delay issues.

A compact melt circulating drive device uses a rotating permanent magnet unit to agitate nonferrous metal.

Segmented bore angles detach turbulent flow from walls to redirect liquid steel centrally, reducing surface defects and nozzle clogging.

Melting fusible elements expand within encapsulation to displace connections, handling high currents without buffer volumes.

Segmented feeder elements increase ferrostatic pressure to reduce shrinkage defects in vertically parted moulds.

A ladle preheater uses an emissive coating and pyrometer feedback to regulate burner output for precise temperature management.

A continuous casting stopper regulates gas backpressure using a dense refractory pressure control component positioned above the discharge hole.

A metal powder preparation system uses continuous pouring and atomization mechanisms to produce high-quality powders.

Curved boundary walls guide liquid steel into laminar flow, preventing spatter and turbulence in tundish inlet zones.

Segmented facets on an impact pad redirect misaligned molten steel streams, stabilizing flow distribution and reducing turbulence in tundishes.

Segmented microporous ceramic rods increase pore density to resolve blockage and improve inclusion removal efficiency.

A tapered mold forms a gap for dry refractory placement, accelerating curing via internal heating to build a slag-resistant layer.

Rotating a mortar dispenser coaxially within the casting channel ensures even application and precise calibration, reducing maintenance downtime.

Unfired molded body with rice husk ash aggregates reduces dust pollution while maintaining thermal insulation for molten steel.

Segmented gas pressure tank structure with arc joints and refractory lining withstands high temperatures while flexible seals prevent compressed air leakage.

Divided cavity design with turbulence suppressor increases inclusion collision, reducing blockage and extending filter service life.

An induction-heated embedded channel controls melt pool geometry to resolve porosity and resolution trade-offs in wire metal printing.

Segmented walls in the ceramic impact pot form channel-type outlets that redirect melt flow to eliminate dead volumes and improve distribution efficiency.

A nickel gas flow seal deposits between the protective can and ceramic inner portion of an upper tundish nozzle to block argon leakage.

Silica gel binds rice husk ash granules to prevent dust pollution while maintaining the porous structure required for effective thermal insulation.

Concave exhaust valve undersides retain burnt gas, reducing NOx formation without complex recirculation devices.

Actuator pivots a biased second frame member to align nozzle passageways, replacing manual alignment that causes cumbersome operation.

Mechanical contact replaces optical sensors in harsh environments, ensuring reliable position determination.

A three-dimensional horn shape in a turbocharger wastegate creates progressive exhaust gas flow modulation.

A dispensing tap actuator integrates a conical spring washer with an actuator base to form a compact valve assembly.

Segmented inner parts dissipate thermal stresses via independent expansion, preventing cracks in metallurgical container closures.

Conically tapered sections reduce liquid surface area to minimize heat loss while hydraulic swivels improve maneuverability.

An external draft tube creates a circular guide space to increase faucet outflow height while simplifying casting by removing complex recessed spaces.

A fluid separation device merges filtration and desiccant drying within a single housing to remove water from compressed air streams.

Centrifugal molten metal intrusion fills porous media to create solidified replicas of internal pore networks.

A separating gate valve system transitions between casting, pressing, and closure positions to manage melt flow in metal casting operations.

An elastically deformed sealing member presses against a base to seal a tank vent, preventing emissions from cast iron covers.