Utilization of Electrical Engineering

Direct Arc Furnance

Vertical Core Type Furnace
(Ajax- Wyatt Furnace)
The vertical core type induction furnace is also known as Ajax-Wyatt Furnace.
•This furnace has a vertical crucible instead of a horizontal one (as in case direct core type induction furnace) for the charge.
•The shell of the furnace is made of heavy steel, and the top of the furnace is closed by an insulated cover which can be
removed for charging the furnace. Therefore, the vertical core type induction furnace is convenient from metallurgical point of
view.
•In case of vertical core type induction furnace, the magnetic coupling is comparatively better and the power factor is also
high. Therefore, it can be operated from the supply of normal frequency.
•In this furnace, the molten metal is kept circulating round the vee-channel by convection currents. Since the vee-channel is
so narrow that a small quantity of charge keeps the secondary circuit closed. Although the vee-channel must be kept of full
of charge in order to maintain continuity of the secondary circuit.
•The output of the vertical core type induction furnace depends upon the shape and dimension of the channel. Apart from
the V-shaped channel, U-shaped channel and rectangular channel are also used in this type of induction furnace.
•The weight of the charge in the crucible counteracts the tendency of the secondary circuit to rupture due to  pinch effect (i.e.
formation of bubbles and voids).
•The inner surface of the shell is lined with some refractory material. The type of lining depends upon the type of charge to
be melt. For example, the lining of clay is used for yellow brass, a mixture of magnesia and alumina or corundum is used for
red brass and bronze.
The chief advantages of the vertical core type induction furnaces are given as
follows −
•Vertical core type induction furnaces give consistent performance.
•They have simple and accurate temperature control.
•With the vertical core type induction furnace, we can obtain uniform castings,
reduced metal losses and reduction of rejects.
•The vertical core type induction furnaces have comparatively high power
factor, ranges from 0.8 to 0.85.
•They give highly efficient heat, low operating costs and improved production.
•Vertical core type induction furnaces give local working conditions in a cool
atmosphere with no dirt, noise and fuel.
•The crucible is absent in case of vertical core type induction furnace.
•There is absence of combustion gases resulting in elimination of the
common source of metal contamination.