This book describes easy to use methods of fine tuning a combustion system for maximum efficiency. It is written in the language of the lay person. It is a comprehensive treatment for determining when your kiln or furnace is performing at peak efficiency. All of the factors which affect the firing of a kiln or furnace are presented so that you can know what to expect. You can actually "tune" a kiln or furnace so that it works better. How does weather, humidity, atmospheric pressure, winds, and temperature affect kiln or furnace performance? The answer to these questions eliminates the concept of a "stubborn" kiln. These same factors can also degrade furnace performance. What affect do heat losses from a stack or chimney have on firing? You will be surprised. Stack draft, negative pressure, primary and secondary combustion air, thermocouple, afterburners, inches of water column: all these terms and more will roll knowingly off your tongue like honey drips from a biscuit.
Book Description
Editorial Reviews
About the Author
Ralph Ritchie has degrees from three Universities, a Trade School diploma, Certificates from two U.S. Navy Electronics Schools, served an apprenticeship to a woodcarver, and has approximately 60 years of work experience in a wide variety of fields. He has shared the last 50 years with his wife and business partner, Fern J. Ritchie, MFA.
In the course of his life's experience he has encountered numerous earthquakes, six or seven floods, two wild fires, an evacuation, power outages beyond count, lived where law enforcement was non-existent, lived without fire fighter protection, and survived the wilds of a childhood in downtown Los Angeles. He has lived on both coasts in this country, in South America, the Carribean Islands, but mostly in California. He is presently a resident of Oregon.Ralph has worked as a printer, electrician, electronics techincian, machinist, foundryman, carpenter, cabinet maker, jeweler, photographer, sculptor, potter, farmer, writer, publisher. His professional career includes engineering consultant, university professor, research scientist, engineer, and chief engineer of a plastics company, teacher in his own school, and lecturer. He has held various jobs in industry and with government agencies. His last regular paycheck came in 1965 and he has worked for a living ( You know what I mean) independently ever since. Dr. Ritchie has written over 30 books, published more than twenty, and writes to transfer the experience of a lifetime to generations to come. The existing eight books on Emergency Procedures and Y2K makes Ritchie Unlimited Publications the largest publisher on this topic.And that is the shortest resume of an active man's life you are likely to encounter.
Product Details
Would you like to update product info or give feedback on images?
|
Customer Reviews
|
There are no customer reviews yet.
|
|||
|
Video reviews
|
Tag this product(What's this?)Think of a tag as a keyword or label you consider is strongly related to this product.
Tags will help all customers organize and find favorite items. |
Sell a Digital Version of This Book in the Kindle Store
If you are a publisher or author and hold the digital rights to a book, you can sell a digital version of it in our Kindle Store.
Learn more
