Refractory suspended construction

GT V02 1961047-052

It is difficult to cover adequately all aspects of suspended construction, e.g. suspended walls, arches and roofs, therefore this paper concentrates on two designs which are considered to be of most interest to the glass industry. The constructions are refractory tile suspended roof, applicable to most designs of large furnace equipment, plus a metal type of suspension, used in conjunction with basic materials in open hearth slag pockets and uptakes. A brief introduction is given on the origin of suspended arches, in conjunction with boiler stokers, and how this early development has improved to keep abreast of
present-day furnace designs. In reviewing the experience gained in practice, certain essential features necessary in an efficiently designed suspended roof are enlarged upon and examples shown. Similar detail5 are given on the design of metal suspension with illustrations existing equipment.

W. S. Sinclair

The Incandescent Heat Co. Ltd., Smethwick