摘要 |
<p>This disclosure relates to a distinctive construction and method of operating a furnace or oven for controlled atmosphere service whereby substantial savings in heating power or energy are realized. The furnace or oven includes a combination of refractory and insulating materials arranged in a given sequence with respect to their relative gas permeabilities, and at least two gases of discernably different weights are strategically supplied to the furnace or oven at particular locations therein.</p> |