EP 0998999 A1 20000510 - Casting sand reclamation apparatus
Title (en)
Casting sand reclamation apparatus
Title (de)
Regenerierungsanlage für Giessereisand
Title (fr)
Système de récupération de sable de fonderie
Publication
Application
Priority
GB 9824461 A 19981107
Abstract (en)
A reactor vessel (1) suitable for use in the reclamation of foundry sand comprises a vessel (1) having an integral upper tubular portion (2) and a lower depending frustoconical portion (3). The reactor vessel is contained within an insulating frame (6) supported by legs (7) and provided with a lid (8). The vessel is provided with diametrically opposed sand inlet (16) and sand outlet ports (21) and at least one outlet port (26) for gaseous impurities. Means are provided to fluidise the sand within the reactor vessel (1) comprising a series of oxygen containing gas inlet nozzles (31). The vessel (1) is provided with an indirect heater to heat the sand to a predetermined temperature. <IMAGE>
IPC 1-7
IPC 8 full level
F23G 5/30 (2006.01)
CPC (source: EP)
F23G 5/30 (2013.01); F23G 2201/50 (2013.01); F23G 2209/24 (2013.01)
Citation (search report)
- [XY] FR 2668814 A1 19920507 - STEIN INDUSTRIE [FR]
- [XY] DE 3604761 A1 19870820 - POSSEHL & CO MBH L [DE]
- [Y] WO 9310926 A1 19930610 - GMD ENGINEERED SYSTEMS INC [US]
Designated contracting state (EPC)
AT BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LI LU MC NL PT SE
DOCDB simple family (publication)
EP 0998999 A1 20000510; GB 2343397 A 20000510; GB 9824461 D0 19990106; GB 9926202 D0 20000112
DOCDB simple family (application)
EP 99308890 A 19991108; GB 9824461 A 19981107; GB 9926202 A 19991108