Patent ID: 9004151
Filing Date: 2015-04-14
Classification: B22D,F27B,F27D,H05B

Abstract:
1. A vessel comprising: a melting portion configured to receive meltable material to be melted into a molten material therein; an inner surface that contacts the molten material; and one or more temperature regulating fluid flow channels configured to flow a fluid therein for regulating a temperature of the inner surface such that the temperature of substantially whole of the inner surface is regulated; wherein the inner surface comprises ceramic or refractory material, wherein the vessel is essentially not electrically conductive; further comprising an induction coil positioned adjacent to the melting portion of the vessel to melt the meltable material received in the melting portion, wherein the vessel is insensitive to radio frequency and wherein a molten metal or a molten metal alloy does not substantially wet the inner surface.