摘要 |
<p>An impeller (101) for a molten metal pump (32) has a cylindrical body (103) comprised of a refractory material. The cylindrical body includes generally coplanar top (105) and bottom surfaces. A central bore (111) is provided in the top surface to provide a point for mating with a shaft (109). A plurality of circumferentially spaced passages (115) extend from the top or bottom surface to a side wall (117) of the impeller, each of the passages being separate and preferably having an inlet opening which is equal to or less than the corresponding outlet opening in size. A recess (107) is optionally formed in the top or bottom surface, forming the initial inlet to the passages.</p> |