Refractories for Industrial Applications
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Who Should Attend
This practical course on new materials and installation
methods has proven beneficial to:-
Maintenance and operating personnel
- Supervisors responsible for plant and unit operations
- Managers responsible for decisions on refractory problems
- Refractory installers
- Third party inspectors
- Contract maintenance personnel
An engineering or technical background is not required
although technical professionals will certainly benefit from
the broad base of both theoretical and practical
information presented in the course.
Description
This course will emphasize the practical aspects of
refractory selection, installation, and repair techniques in
a number of industrial applications. No engineering training
will be assumed and the extensively revised course
notes will allow the attendee to easily follow the lectures.
Many refractory materials and placement methods have
changed significantly with the development of new
materials based on nano-technology. New methods to
place materials have been developed to utilize the unique
properties of many monolithic refractories. Vibrateable and
pumpable castables with excellent properties, along with
improved bricks, plastic refractories and refractory
ceramic fiber make optimum refractory selection even
more critical. Bricks, plastic refractories, and refractory
ceramic fiber applications will be covered for a variety of
industrial uses. The included field trip provides a hands-on
demonstration of various installation methods. The faculty
will be available to privately discuss particular problems.