SLIDING GATE FOR LIQUID METAL FLOW CONTROL

摘要

A metering gate for liquid metal flow control (1010) with reduced clogging with a top plate (1030), having a first flow channel bore (1031) with an inlet (1032) having an inlet axis (1015) and an outlet(1038) having an outlet axis (1033). The inlet axis (1015) and the outlet axis (1033) are offset (1036). A throttle plate (1040) slidably mounted on the top (1030) plate selectably receives flow from the top plate (1030). The metering gate (1010) provides a less tortuous and more symmetrical flow path when the gate is partially open, but provides a relatively straight downward flow channel allowing full flow when the gate is fully open.