Furnace

Furnace is a device used for high-temperature heating. The name derives from Latin word fornax, which means oven. The heat energy to fuel a furnace may be supplied directly by fuel combustion, by electricity such as the electric arc furnace, or through induction heating in induction furnaces.

Types of Furnaces

There are several different types of furnaces used in various industries. Some of the most common types include:

• Blast Furnace: A type of furnace where air is continuously blown through a mixture of coke, ore, and limestone to extract iron.

• Induction Furnace: A type of furnace that uses induction to heat metal to its melting point.

• Electric Arc Furnace: A furnace that heats charged material by means of an electric arc.

• Gas Furnace: A furnace that uses natural gas as its fuel.

Uses of Furnaces

Furnaces are used in various industries for a range of applications. Some of the most common uses include:

• Metalworking: Furnaces are used in metalworking to heat metals to a point where they become malleable and can be shaped.

• Glassmaking: In the glassmaking industry, furnaces are used to melt the raw materials used in glass production.

• Ceramics: Furnaces are used in the ceramics industry to fire ceramic materials.

• Chemical Industry: In the chemical industry, furnaces are used to heat raw materials in the production of chemicals.

See Also

• Oven
• Kiln
• Stove

References

Furnace Resources
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