IR Hot Wave

Graham, T. B.

Oak Ridge Y-12 Plant

关键词: Near Infrared Radiation;    Furnaces;    32 Energy Conservation, Consumption, And Utilization;    Cost;    Design;   

DOI  :  10.2172/985500
RP-ID  :  MS/SHA-100407
RP-ID  :  DE-AC05-00OR22800
RP-ID  :  985500

美国|英语

来源: UNT Digital Library

【 摘 要 】

The IR Hot Wave{trademark} furnace is a breakthrough heat treatment system for manufacturing metal components. Near-infrared (IR) radiant energy combines with IR convective heating for heat treating. Heat treatment is an essential process in the manufacture of most components. The controlled heating and cooling of a metal or metal alloy alters its physical, mechanical, and sometimes chemical properties without changing the object's shape. The IR Hot Wave{trademark} furnace offers the simplest, quickest, most efficient, and cost-effective heat treatment option for metals and metal alloys. Compared with other heat treatment alternatives, the IR Hot Wave{trademark} system: (1) is 3 to 15 times faster; (2) is 2 to 3 times more energy efficient; (3) is 20% to 50% more cost-effective; (4) has a {+-}1 C thermal profile compared to a {+-}10 C thermal profile for conventional gas furnaces; and (5) has a 25% to 50% smaller footprint.