Molten metal charge well

A diverter for creating a downward flow in a charge well for melting scrap metal comprising:

• a generally wedge-shaped body having a top, generally planar, surface and a relatively wide leading edge tapering to a narrower trailing surface or edge, the trailing surface or edge extending substantially orthogonally to the top planar surface;
• a downward facing surface extending from the leading edge for directing the flow downward.

A method of melting scrap metal comprising the steps of:

• a) providing a charge well having an inlet for providing a generally circular flow of molten metal therein and an outlet for egress of the molten metal;
• b) causing the circular flow in the charge well to flow in a downward direction using a stationary diverter;
• c) introducing the scrap metal into the molten metal flow such that the downward flow results in the submergence of the scrap metal in the molten metal.

A diverter for creating a downward flow in a charge well for melting scrap metal comprising:

• a generally wedge-shaped body having a top surface and a relatively wide leading edge tapering to a narrower trailing surface or edge, the trailing surface or edge being substantially perpendicular leading edge;
• a downward facing surface extending from the leading edge, forming an angle of less than 90 degrees with said top surface, for directing the flow downward.