Method to prevent/mitigate steam explosions in casting pits
Patent
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OSTI ID:415759
Steam explosions can be prevented or mitigated during a metal casting process by the placement of a perforated flooring system in the casting pit. An upward flow of compressed gas through this perforated flooring system is introduced during the casting process to produce a buffer layer between any spilled molten metal and the cooling water in the reservoir. This buffer layer provides a hydrodynamic layer which acts to prevent or mitigate steam explosions resulting from hot, molten metal being spilled into or onto the cooling water. 3 figs.
- Research Organization:
- Lockheed Martin Energy Syst Inc
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC05-84OR21400
- Assignee:
- Lockheed Martin Energy Systems, Inc., Oak Ridge, TN (United States)
- Patent Number(s):
- US 5,586,597/A/
- Application Number:
- PAN: 8-573,813
- OSTI ID:
- 415759
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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