摘要 |
An induction-heated furnace is disclosed. The furnace comprises a shell lined with refractory material and has walls and a floor. At least one induction heater is located in the floor of the furnace, the induction heater communicating with the interior of the furnace through a throat. The throat length is a substantial part of the service length of the induction heater. The invention also discloses structures in the induction heater throat that aids the distribution of molten metal in the furnace. |