The Blast Furnace And The Manufacture Of Pig Iron: An Elementary Treatise For The Use Of The Metallurgical Student And The Furnaceman (1908)

By Robert Forsythe and Forsythe Robert

Book Overview

""The Blast Furnace and the Manufacture of Pig Iron"" is a comprehensive guide to the process of creating pig iron through the use of blast furnaces. Written by Robert Forsythe in 1908, the book is intended for use by students of metallurgy and furnace operators alike.The book begins with a brief history of iron production and an overview of the properties of iron and steel. It then delves into the specifics of blast furnace technology, including the construction and operation of the furnace, the chemistry of the process, and the various materials and fuels used in the process.Forsythe provides detailed explanations of the various stages of the pig iron production process, including the preparation of the raw materials, the charging of the furnace, the reduction of the iron, and the tapping and casting of the molten iron.Throughout the book, Forsythe emphasizes the importance of careful control and monitoring of the blast furnace process, as well as the need for efficient use of energy and resources. He also includes numerous illustrations and diagrams to help readers better understand the complex processes involved in pig iron production.Overall, ""The Blast Furnace and the Manufacture of Pig Iron"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and science of iron production, and for those working in the field of metallurgy and furnace operation.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: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 116413096X
• ISBN13: 9781164130963
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 370 Pages
• Weight: 1.09 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"