Retrofitting forge shop furnaces for energy conservation
Case histories and energy-saving considerations involving furnaces for heating to forging and heat treating temperatures are described. It is shown that by refurbishing existing forge furnaces with improved insulation/tight seals; high velocity, combination fuel burners; 800/degree/F (427/degree/C) recuperation and appropriate temperature and pressure controls, significantly higher furnace efficiencies - in the 20% + range - can be achieved economically. Also, by refurbishing heat treating furnaces with improved insulation (typically ceramic fiber)/tight seals; high velocity, combination fuel burners with on ratio, proportional control; 800/degree/F (427/degree/C) recuperation and appropriate temperature and pressure controls substantial fuel reductions can result, with low capital expenditures.
- Research Organization:
- Hauck Manuf Co, Lebanon, PA, USA
- OSTI ID:
- 6339906
- Journal Information:
- Ind. Heat. (Pittsburgh); (United States), Journal Name: Ind. Heat. (Pittsburgh); (United States) Vol. 49:7; ISSN INHTA
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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Related Subjects
320303* -- Energy Conservation
Consumption
& Utilization-- Industrial & Agricultural Processes-- Equipment & Processes
ENERGY CONSERVATION
FABRICATION
FORGING
FURNACES
HEAT TREATMENTS
INDUSTRY
MATERIALS WORKING
METAL INDUSTRY
RETROFITTING