Improved Furnace Efficiency through the Use of Refractory Materials
Abstract
This paper describes efforts performed at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), in collaboration with industrial refractory manufacturers, refractory users, and academic institutions, to improve energy efficiency of U.S. industry through increased furnace efficiency brought about by the employment of novel refractory systems and techniques. Work in furnace applications related to aluminum, gasification, and lime are discussed. The energy savings strategies discussed are achieved through reduction of chemical reactions, elimination of mechanical degradation caused by the service environment, reduction of temperature limitations of materials, and elimination of costly installation and repair needs. Key results of several case studies resulting from a US Department of Energy (DOE) funded research program are discussed with emphasis on applicability of these results to high temperature furnace applications.
Recommended Citation
J. G. Hemrick et al., "Improved Furnace Efficiency through the Use of Refractory Materials," TMS Light Metals, The Minerals, Metals & Materials Society (TMS), Jan 2011.
The definitive version is available at https://doi.org/10.0.3.234/9781118061992.ch205
Meeting Name
TMS Light Metals (2011, San Diego, CA)
Department(s)
Materials Science and Engineering
Research Center/Lab(s)
Peaslee Steel Manufacturing Research Center
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)
0147-0809
Document Type
Article - Conference proceedings
Document Version
Citation
File Type
text
Language(s)
English
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© 2011 The Minerals, Metals & Materials Society (TMS), All rights reserved.
Publication Date
01 Jan 2011