In-situ control system for atomization

Patent · Sat Dec 31 23:00:00 EST 1994

OSTI ID:869922

Anderson, Iver E ^[1]; Figliola, Richard S ^[2]; Terpstra, Robert L ^[1]

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1. Ames, IA
2. Central, SC

Melt atomizing apparatus comprising a melt supply orifice for supplying the melt for atomization and gas supply orifices proximate the melt supply orifice for supplying atomizing gas to atomize the melt as an atomization spray. The apparatus includes a sensor, such as an optical and/or audio sensor, for providing atomization spray data, and a control unit responsive to the sensed atomization spray data for controlling at least one of the atomizing gas pressure and an actuator to adjust the relative position of the gas supply orifice and melt supply in a manner to achieve a desired atomization spray.

• Research Organization: Ames Laboratory (AMES), Ames, IA; Iowa State University, Ames, IA (US)
• DOE Contract Number: W-7405-ENG-82
• Assignee: Iowa State University Research Foundation, Inc. (Ames, IA)
• Patent Number(s): US 5423520
• Application Number: 08/058,767
• OSTI ID: 869922
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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