Method and apparatus for controlling electroslag remelting

Patent · Sat Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 1994

OSTI ID:869400

Maguire, Michael C ^[1]; Zanner, Frank J ^[2]; Damkroger, Brian K ^[3]; Miszkiel, Mark E ^[1]; Aronson, Eugene A ^[3]

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1. Tijeras, NM
2. Sandia Park, NM
3. Albuquerque, NM

Method and apparatus for controlling electrode immersion depth in an electroslag remelting furnace. The phase difference of the alternating current circuit established in the furnace is calculated in real time and employed to more accurately control immersion depth than possible with voltage-swing systems.

• Research Organization: Sandia National Laboratories (SNL), Albuquerque, NM, and Livermore, CA (United States)
• DOE Contract Number: AC04-76
• Assignee: Sandia Corporation (Albuquerque, NM)
• Patent Number(s): US 5331661
• OSTI ID: 869400
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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electroslag
remelting
electrode
immersion
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phase
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alternating
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established
calculated
time
employed
accurately
control
voltage-swing
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current circuit
phase difference
alternating current
remelting furnace
electroslag remelting
controlling electrode
melting furnace
accurately control
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