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Home » Authors » Chris Schaeffer

Chris Schaeffer

Chris Schaeffer is the president of Control Instruments Corp. in Fairfield, N.J.
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Combustible gases in kilns

Monitoring Combustible Gases in Kilns

Monitoring combustible gas concentrations can improve safety and increase understanding of the firing process.
Chris Schaeffer
May 1, 2013
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Firing ceramics that contain organic binders poses a unique safety consideration. When heated, organic binders release combustible vapors. Under some conditions, concentrations may reach flammable or explosive levels during binder burn-out.


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Measuring Fuel Energy

Chris Schaeffer
April 1, 2011
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The continuous monitoring of the calorific value of mixed gaseous fuels is on the rise.
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