As it set out to review the NFPA 86 explosion ventilation requirements for the next revision cycle, the Technical Committee on Ovens and Furnaces sought information on real-world incidents where NFPA ...

Wood-burning facilities have seen a spike in refractory problems due to operating units at higher temperatures and at increased capacities than in the past. Refractory professionals offer three ...

Properly caring for a boiler pressure vessel and its associated refractories is important to ensure the longevity and reliability of the system. In addition to routine maintenance, it is critical to ...

Monolithic refractories are used in numerous applications and industries. This article covers these applications and the types of refractories that are used in particular parts of the operation. But ...