The Center for Professional Advancement will hold a short course on
refractories for steel and industrial applications January 29-31,
2001, in Houston, Texas. The overview course includes a review of
refractory fundamentals, while emphasizing selection and construction
techniques for a variety of applications in steel plants, refineries,
chemical plants, industrial furnaces, incinerators, utility boilers
and aluminum furnaces. The course covers practical guidelines for
inspecting and patching existing linings, criteria for field testing
and accepting new installations, and vendor certification of
materials prior to shipment.
For additional information, call (732) 613-4500 or fax (732) 238-
9113.
