Project Overview
Industrial furnace retrofit project for a specialty materials manufacturer. The project involved upgrading furnace linings with modern refractory materials.
Furnace Specifications
- Furnace Age: 15 years
- Operating Temperature: 1400°C
- Production: 100 tons/day
- Retrofit Scope: Complete lining replacement
Solution Provided
Modern high-alumina castables with improved thermal properties and longer service life compared to original materials.
Results
- Furnace life extended: 8+ additional years
- Energy efficiency: Improved by 20%
- Production capacity: Increased by 15%
- ROI: Achieved within 18 months