View source for 20240017321. COOLING PAD ASSEMBLY FOR A BELT CASTING SYSTEM simplified abstract (Novelis Inc.)

=COOLING PAD ASSEMBLY FOR A BELT CASTING SYSTEM=


==Organization Name==

[[:Category:Novelis Inc.|Novelis Inc.]]


[[Category:Novelis Inc.]]

==Inventor(s)==

[[:Category:Heinz Becker of Kingston (CA)|Heinz Becker of Kingston (CA)]][[Category:Heinz Becker of Kingston (CA)]]

[[:Category:Edward S. Luce of Kingston (CA)|Edward S. Luce of Kingston (CA)]][[Category:Edward S. Luce of Kingston (CA)]]

[[:Category:Kevin M. Gatenby of Commerce Township MI (US)|Kevin M. Gatenby of Commerce Township MI (US)]][[Category:Kevin M. Gatenby of Commerce Township MI (US)]]

[[:Category:Dennis P. Chadwick of Kingston (CA)|Dennis P. Chadwick of Kingston (CA)]][[Category:Dennis P. Chadwick of Kingston (CA)]]

[[:Category:Simon William Barker of Spokane WA (US)|Simon William Barker of Spokane WA (US)]][[Category:Simon William Barker of Spokane WA (US)]]

==COOLING PAD ASSEMBLY FOR A BELT CASTING SYSTEM - A simplified explanation of the abstract==


This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240017321 titled 'COOLING PAD ASSEMBLY FOR A BELT CASTING SYSTEM

==Simplified Explanation==

The abstract describes a cooling pad for a belt casting system that includes two nozzle arrangements. The first nozzle arrangement consists of an elongated nozzle assembly with a base, a first insert, and a second insert. The first insert and the base together define a first elongated dispensing slot. The second insert is adjustable relative to the first insert and, together with the base, defines a second elongated dispensing slot. The second nozzle arrangement includes multiple multi-position nozzles that can be moved between a base position and an offset position to locally control the heat transfer rate across the cooling cavity.

* The cooling pad for a belt casting system includes two nozzle arrangements.
* The first nozzle arrangement has an elongated nozzle assembly with a base, a first insert, and a second insert.
* The first insert and the base define a first elongated dispensing slot.
* The second insert is adjustable relative to the first insert and, together with the base, defines a second elongated dispensing slot.
* The second nozzle arrangement consists of multiple multi-position nozzles that can be moved between a base position and an offset position.
* The multi-position nozzles allow for local control of the heat transfer rate across the cooling cavity.

Potential Applications:
* Belt casting systems in industries such as metal casting, plastic manufacturing, or glass production.
* Cooling pads for continuous casting processes where precise control of heat transfer is required.

Problems Solved:
* Uneven cooling in belt casting systems can lead to product defects or inconsistent quality.
* Lack of control over heat transfer rates can result in inefficient cooling processes.

Benefits:
* Improved product quality and consistency due to precise control of heat transfer rates.
* Enhanced cooling efficiency, leading to reduced energy consumption and cost savings.
* Increased productivity and throughput in belt casting systems.


==Original Abstract Submitted==

a cooling pad for a belt casting system includes a first nozzle arrangement and a second nozzle arrangement. in some embodiments, the first nozzle arrangement includes an elongated nozzle assembly that includes a base defining a receiving area, a first insert positionable within the receiving area, and a second insert positionable within the receiving area. the first insert and the base together define a first elongated dispensing slot. the second insert is adjustable relative to the first insert, and the second insert and the base together define a second elongated dispensing slot. in various embodiments, the second nozzle arrangement includes a plurality of multi-position nozzles, each movable between a base position and an offset position such that the heat transfer rate may be locally controlled across the cooling cavity.



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