The Open-Hearth Furnace: Its Design, Construction and Practice (3 Volume Set)

by William C. Buell

Three Volumes Hardcover Cloth 276, 260, 306 pages. Condition Very Good NO Dust Jackets. Presumed First editions 1936, 1937 & 1939. Handsome maroon boards with black and gilt embossing shows off this Clean, tight, square set with no marks, highlights or bookplates. Previous owner's bookplate front endsheets. Books Well kept and carefully stored in unread condition. Slight shelf wear. Spines sunned. Edges have the usual yellowing. Pages are lightly toned with minor signs of wear and/or age. Some bumped corners. Not ex-library, book club or remainder copies. 

A comprehensive work that delves into the design, construction, and operational aspects of open-hearth furnaces. The book provides insights into the design and construction of modern stationary open-hearth furnaces.

The design considerations include factors such as heat transfer, refractory materials, and structural integrity.

The volumes cover the fundamental aspects of open-hearth furnace design, construction, and operation. Then delve deeper into specific practices, advanced techniques, and case studies related to open-hearth furnaces.