Retrofitting forge shop furnaces for energy conservation

Journal Article · Thu Jul 01 00:00:00 EDT 1982 · Ind. Heat. (Pittsburgh); (United States)

OSTI ID:6270558

West, J

Describes case histories of energy-saving considerations for furnaces at heating, forging, and heat-treating temperatures. Presents diagram of heating, recuperating and controlling system for normalizing furnace. Concludes that by refurbishing heat treating furnaces with 1) improved insulation (typically ceramic fiber) and tight seals, 2) high velocity, combination fuel burners with on ratio, proportional control, and 3) 800F (427C) recuperation and appropriate temperature and pressure controls, substantial fuel reductions can result, with low capital expenditures.

• Research Organization: Hauck Manufacturing Co., Lebanon, PA 17042
• OSTI ID: 6270558
• Journal Information: Ind. Heat. (Pittsburgh); (United States), Journal Name: Ind. Heat. (Pittsburgh); (United States) Vol. XLIX:7; ISSN INHTA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

32 ENERGY CONSERVATION, CONSUMPTION, AND UTILIZATION
320300* -- Energy Conservation
Consumption
& Utilization-- Industrial & Agricultural Processes
CONTROL
ENERGY CONSERVATION
FABRICATION
FORGING
FURNACES
HEAT TREATMENTS
MATERIALS WORKING
PRESSURE CONTROL
RETROFITTING
SEALS
TEMPERATURE CONTROL
THERMAL INSULATION