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[edit | edit source]
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[edit | edit source]
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.
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