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Temperature reading of molten cast iron 1

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Drummmer

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Does anybody know of a reliable method of temp. monitoring in a cast iron furnace that does not involve using a one shot thermocouple?Temperatures up to 1600 degrees C.
 
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What about an optical pyrometer?

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Infrared systems, both pyrometers and cameras have been used, I believe.

Ray Peacock of Temperatures.com has published more than one paper on the subject.

Jack

Jack M. Kleinfeld, P.E. Kleinfeld Technical Services, Inc.
Infrared Thermography, Finite Element Analysis, Process Engineering
 
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