| About this Abstract |
| Meeting |
2010 TMS Annual Meeting & Exhibition
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| Symposium
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Cast Shop for Aluminum Production
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| Presentation Title |
Crucible Transfer by Siphoning: A Review of the Benefits and the Latest Technology |
| Author(s) |
Jerry Locatelli, Guangwei Liu, Andrew James North |
| On-Site Speaker (Planned) |
Andrew James North |
| Abstract Scope |
Siphoning has long been recognised as a method of transferring molten aluminium from reduction crucibles to Casthouse holding furnaces which generates the least amount of dross. This paper reviews some data on dross generation and melt loss, which compares the transfer of metal from crucibles by traditional cascade pouring with that of siphoning. The substantial difference between the two techniques is highlighted when the melt loss is viewed in terms of the amount of energy involved in producing the lost aluminium. It also becomes clear that the change from cascade pouring to siphoning represents the largest single energy reduction initiative which can be made in the Casthouse. This paper also presents examples of the latest automated siphon transfer systems which are finding application in installations ranging from the largest smelters to the smallest foundries. |
| Proceedings Inclusion? |
Definite: A combination print-CD volume |