- Author
- Wood, L. A. | Ward, J. F. | Kreider, K. G.
- Title
- Energy Management for Furnaces, Kilns, and Ovens. Final Report.
- Coporate
- National Bureau of Standards, Washington, DC
- Sponsor
- Department of Energy, Washington, DC
- Report
- NBS Handbook 124, January 1978,
- Distribution
- Available from National Technical Information Service Available from Government Printing Office
- Keywords
- energy conservation; furnaces; kilns; ovens; handbooks; net energy; numerical analysis; industries; industrial plants; thermal insulation; heat recovery; heat loss; guidelines; recommendations; benefit cost analysis | combustion control
- Abstract
- This handbook is a guide to making decisions as to just what actions are appropriate and effective for energy savings in equipment such as furnaces, kilns, and ovens. The major technique described is the heat balance. Examples of heat balances are used to identify energy losses on a batch furnace, a continuous paint dryer oven, and a slot forging furnace. Typical energy conservation opportunities in combustion control, insulation, etc. are discussed. Simplified methods of calculation and measurement are given. Benefit/cost analysis and the time required to recoup investment are described as means of evaluating energy-saving investments.