Publisher's Synopsis
""A Study Of The Open Hearth"" is a comprehensive treatise on the open hearth furnace and the manufacturing of open hearth steel. Originally published in 1909 by the Harbison-Walker Refractories Company, this book provides a detailed study of the history, design, construction, and operation of open hearth furnaces. It covers the principles of combustion, fuel, and refractories used in the furnace, as well as the process of steelmaking, including the chemistry and physical properties of steel. The book also includes detailed illustrations and diagrams to aid in the understanding of the subject matter. This book is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history and technology of steelmaking and the open hearth furnace.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.