Refractories: The Backbone Of Industry

by John David Ramsay

Book Overview

""Refractories: The Backbone of Industry"" by John David Ramsay is a comprehensive guide to the world of refractory materials and their application in various industrial processes. The book covers the properties and characteristics of different types of refractories, including their chemical composition, physical properties, and performance under different operating conditions.The author explains the importance of refractories in a wide range of industries, including iron and steel, cement, glass, ceramics, petrochemicals, and power generation. The book also discusses the various types of refractory products available in the market, such as bricks, castables, monolithics, and fibers, and their specific applications.The book includes detailed chapters on the manufacturing processes of refractory materials, including raw materials selection, processing, and quality control. It also covers the design and installation of refractory linings in different types of furnaces and kilns, as well as their maintenance and repair.""Refractories: The Backbone of Industry"" is an essential resource for engineers, technicians, and researchers involved in the design, manufacture, and maintenance of refractory materials. It provides valuable insights into the latest developments in the field and offers practical advice on how to select, install, and maintain refractory linings to ensure optimal performance and longevity.History Of The Refractories Industry. Brick And Clay Record.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1258618257
• ISBN13: 9781258618254
• Release Date: March 2013
• Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
• Length: 118 Pages
• Weight: 0.73 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"