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US 2013/0333450 A1Published application
Systems and methods for monitoring a solid-liquid interface
AssigneeAMG Advanced Metallurgical Group N.V.
InventorsNathan G. Stoddard, Monte A. Lewis, Roger F. Clark
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Abstract
Systems and methods are provided for monitoring a solid-liquid interface during a casting process. The systems and methods enable determination of the location of a solid-liquid interface during the casting process.
Claims8
A system for monitoring a solid-liquid interface, comprising:
- a vessel configured to contain an at least partially melted material having a solid-liquid interface;
- and
- an apparatus attached to the vessel and including:
- at least one rod configured to measure a location of the solid-liquid interface;
- at least one tube configured to at least partially enclose the at least one rod;
- at least one rotating wheel configured to contact an outer surface of the at least one rod;
- at least one motor configured to drive at least one of the at least one rotating wheel;
- and
- a controller configured to control the at least one motor and monitor at least one parameter of the solid-liquid interface.
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