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L&L KILN: Corona Kiln

March 21, 2012

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The new fiber-lined corona kiln can reach 2012ºF.

High-Temperature Toll Processing

February 23, 2012

By John DeCosta and Jim MacDonald

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Using a trustworthy toll service provider can be beneficial to either enhance production or help develop a product or process.

Debinding Solutions

February 23, 2012

By Lars Henkel

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Advanced solutions have been developed for debinding processes in electrical furnaces.

Kiln Connection: Pressure Control in Tunnel Kilns, Part 2

February 23, 2012

By Ralph Ruark

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As discussed in Part 1 (CI, September 2011), internal kiln pressure in a tunnel kiln governs airflow direction and affects temperature uniformity, soaking time, and energy consumption. Management of the kiln pressure profile makes a huge difference in kiln stability.

Continuous Synthesis

February 22, 2012

By Tom Mroz, Bill Stry, and Peter Witting

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New thermal processing techniques can be critical in ensuring a high-quality product.

Heating Up the Lab

February 1, 2012

By James Brocklehurst and Derrick Wilson

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Purchasing a new lab/test furnace or kiln requires careful consideration.

Large-Scale Microwave Drying

December 1, 2011

By Shriya Dhar, S. Vijay Kumar, L.N. Satapathy, and G. Swaminathan

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Microwave drying cycles can be 30-40% shorter than conventional processes while providing improved reliability.

Thermal Technology Expands to Meet Demand for Sapphire Grower

November 1, 2011

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Thermal Technology tripled its production capacity for Model K1 growers at its new manufacturing facility in Santa Rosa, Calif. Thermal Technology’s new manufacturing site is located off Airport Boulevard in

SPECIAL REPORT/REFRACTORIES: Assessing Monolithic Refractories

October 1, 2011

By Andy Wynn

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Aluminum producers have developed a practical set of laboratory tests for furnace linings.

KILN CONNECTION: Pressure Control in Tunnel Kilns

September 1, 2011

By Ralph Ruark

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Feeling the pressure lately? New boss, job, wife or kid? How about a new kiln? I can't help you with the first four, but I hope that I can help

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