All Metal Parts of Stainless Steel Water Burner
Combustion^ k Chamber ^ Water Outlet Water Cracking-Stock Inlet
Cross-section of a special furnace designed b y the Tennessee Eastman Company, Division of the Eastman Kodak Company, for the new processing of acetylene and ethylene. Yellow section shows a d e p e n d a b l e Norton 1$ — Fused Stabilized Zirconia refractories with proved ability to stand up under extremely high temperatures. Photo shows semi-works plant a t Kingsport, Tenn., where a y e a r of experimental furnace operation produced 1 , 0 0 0 , 0 0 0 lbs. of acetylene and ethylene — an excellent background for increased commercial production.
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Flanged Connection
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Quencher Off Gas
New Tennessee Eastman Process uses NORTON Zirconia Refractories Zirconia lining permits high, uniform heat flux for i m p r o v e d p r o d u c t i o n of acetylene and ethylene. Heart of Tennessee Eastman Company's advancement in processing acetylene and ethylene is a newly designed furnace. Here, saturated hydrocarbons are decomposed in hot combustion gases. High temperature heat must be supplied rapidly and uniformly. Since an endothermic reaction is involved, a zirconia lining was specified because of its ability to insulate at high temperatures and to conserve valuable heat. This furnace operation re-
quired refractories capable of withstanding continuous operation at temperatures in excess of 2,000°C. Norton Fused Stabilized Zirconia was specified in special shapes for the inner courses of the combustion chamber, mixing zone and reaction zone. As a result, the structural stability and suitability of the furnace for continuous use was confirmed when the combustion chamber was found to be in excellent condition after 100 days of operation. The development of Fused Stabilized Zirconia is a typical Norton aid in utilizing higher temperatures for greater efficiency and output. Norton was first to bring this valuable material out of the experimental stage. Now it is used in many
forms for commercial production. Investigate Norton R's — refractories engineered and prescribed to save time, work and money. See your Norton Representative or write to NORTON COMPANY,
Refractories Division, 524 New Bond St., Worcester 6, Massachusetts.
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