Multi-chamber kiln

As a fuel-saving and more productive design, the continuous multi-chamber kiln was developed it comprised a series of periodic kilns (chambers) joined side by side and fired in succession. This allowed the exhaust gases from the chamber being fired to be drawn through the adjacent chambers, thus preheating the charge. The combustion... 

Mcdifler, in glass structure, 59, 62 Modulus of elasticity, see elasticity modulus Molar volume, 82—83 Molybdenum silicide, 345, 346, 416 Monolithic lining, 391 Monticell ite, 240 Monfmorillonite, 33 Mullife, 38-42, 232, 372 in porcelain, 304—306 refractories, 373 Multi-chamber kiln, 298—299... 

The thermal efficiency of ceramic kilns depends on a number of factors, in particular on the kiln type. The consumption of heat related to unit amount of ware is highest for periodic furnaces, and lower by about one half for tunnel or continuous multi-chamber kilns. The consumption of heat also depends on the kind of firing, a direct-fired kiln having a lower consumption than a muffle kiln where the ware is protected from direct contact with combustion gases. For example, a direct-fired tunnel kiln for glost firing of tiles has a fuel consumption 40% lower than a similar muffle tunnel kiln (Holmes, 1978),... 

P. Zeisel, First operating results obtained with the new multi-chamber shaft kiln , Zement Kalk Gips 5,1986,243-250 (English 7,1986,204-205). 

Tekmaheat Oy manufacture three kiln systems a compact chamber of 15-25m per batch, having an annual production capability of 1600-3000 m a drive-through chamber having a volume of 40-60 m, with an annual capacity of 5000-10 000 m and a multi-stage production line, in which the timber is pre-heated, dried, heat-treated and conditioned in a continuous throughput process, which has a capacity of 30 000-50 000 m per annum. 

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