Patent ID: 6474398
Filing Date: 2002-11-05
Classification: B22D

Abstract:
A continuous casting apparatus including a dispensing assembly for introducing granular mold flux onto the top of a slab being cast within a continuous casting mold; the assembly comprising:a source of granular mold flux; an intermediate hopper which receives granular mold flux from the source; one or more delivery tube assemblies interconnected with the intermediate hopper for feeding of the granular mold flux from the intermediate hopper to the top of the slab being cast within the continuous casting mold, each delivery tube assembly including a flexible line, and an inline air pump associated with each of said one or more delivery tube assemblies for assuring a positive flow of granular mold flux through the flexible line; means connected to each inline air pump to progressively vary the flow rate of the granular mold flux from the inline air pump to tho top of the slab, said means varying the air volume delivered to said inline air pump.