Designing furnaces for the primary aluminum industry

Although many typically regard the casthouse furnace as a simple piece of equipment, in reality the furnace design has a remarkable effect on final metal quality and efficiency of operation. Heat exchange, burner design, process control, and the refractory lining all contribute to the overall performance of the furnace. The most efficient design may vary from plant to plant, but poor design will definitely lead to higher production cost and difficulty attaining the highest quality products.