摘要 |
<p>The invention relates to a process and apparatus for mixing and discharging a liquid (21) such as molten metal, from a mixing chamber (19) wherein the liquid is agitated by a vertically disposed agitating member (11), characterised by providing, in combination, a discharge port (37) centrally disposed at the bottom of said mixing chamber, seating means (25) at the bottom of said agitating member adapted to fit into the upper portion of said port and a stopper plug (35) which seats into the bottom portion of said port, the discharge and termination of discharge of liquid being accomplished by raising said agitating member, removing said stopper plug from the bottom portion of said port whereby liquid flows through said port, and, when termination of liquid flow is desired, lowering said rotating agitating member to seat said seating means in the upper portion of said port while maintaining rotation thereof and then closing the bottom portion of said port by replacing said stopper plug.</p> |