Inventors:
John Paddock - Avon Lake OH
Fred H. Vandersluis - Vermilion OH
David J. Diederich - Avon Lake OH
Assignee:
USS/Kobe Steel Company - Lorain OH
International Classification:
C21C 540
Abstract:
An apparatus and technique for collecting fumes from a metallurgical vessel such as a ladle are disclosed. The apparatus and technique are particularly well suited for collecting fumes during a cleanout operation of one or more discharge ports along the bottom of the vessel when the vessel is inverted on its side.