Mechanism of Foam Lining and Insulation
Induction furnaces are used for melting cast iron, mild steel and various alloy steels in foundries and making of steel in mini steel plants using sponge iron. Proper lining is the important part of induction furnace. Furnace performance is directly related to the performance of its lining. Well laid and stabilized lining results in smooth working of furnace, optimum output, and good control of the metallurgical reactions. The lining practice best suited to a particular furnace depends upon the capacity and design of the furnace, operation practice adopted during making of a heat, and furnace output.
The characteristics of the lining material needed for consistent insulation life include thermal characteristics which means that it has to withstand the stresses developed by thermal cycles during the furnace operation, chemically inert to metal being melted, structural strength under operating conditions, high erosion resistance, ease of installation, reparability of the lining, ease of dismantling, and economics. As such, it is very difficult to judge the suitability of a particular industrial insulation under various conditions like operating temperature, metal being melted, the type of formed slag, and furnace capacity. Chemical inertness to the liquid metal can be achieved by using acid and neutral lining for the acidic slag and neutral or basic lining for the basic slags.
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