A new theory of the spalling of fireclay products with relation to thermal expansion

Alternative Title

A new theory of spalling and furnace failures

Author

Robert LeGrande Stone

Abstract

"There is one factor that is responsible for much of the failure of refractories in furnaces and other metallurgical processes and boilers, namely spalling. Many times this action has been the cause of roofs to cave in, side walls to slump, and bungs to fail. Consequently it is a factor that is of utmost importance. The erosion and slag effects are also of greatest importance to refractory stability. Spalling, as referred to refractories, is defined as the breaking or crushing of the unit due to thermal, mechanical, or structural stresses, presenting newly exposed surfaces of the residual mass. Taking the above definition for what it is worth and studying the various parts of it in detail, some light may be thrown on the subject of spalling, its cause and cure"--Introduction, page 1-2.

Department(s)

Materials Science and Engineering

Degree Name

B.S. in Ceramic Engineering

Sponsor(s)

United States. Bureau of Mines

Publisher

Missouri School of Mines and Metallurgy

Publication Date

1934

Pagination

v, 54 pages

Note about bibliography

Includes bibliographical references (pages 53-54).

Rights

© 1934 Robert LeGrande Stone, All rights reserved.

Document Type

Thesis - Open Access

File Type

text

Language

English

Subject Headings

Furnaces
Refractory materials -- Corrosion
Thermal stresses

Thesis Number

T 0000 35

Print OCLC #

26971036

Electronic OCLC #

636095463

Link to Catalog Record

Recommended Citation

Stone, Robert LeGrande, "A new theory of the spalling of fireclay products with relation to thermal expansion" (1934). Bachelors Theses. 311.
https://scholarsmine.mst.edu/bachelors_theses/311