Year: 2019

Rotary Kiln

Rotary Kiln  A rotary kiln is an inclined, rotating cylindrical reactor through which a charge moves continuously. The rotary kiln is a thermal processing furnace used for processing solid materials at extremely high temperatures in order to cause a chemical reaction or physical change. They are normally used to carry out processes such as (i) calcination, …

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Importance of Time in Decision Making

Importance of Time in Decision Making Decision making is one of the most important functions of the management in an organization. Decisions are the essence of management since they have a high impact on all the organizational plans of activities and results. Decision making involves a choice between alternatives. It is the ability to react …

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Fuel Combustion and Heat Transfer in a Furnace

Fuel Combustion and Heat Transfer in a Furnace Heat is needed in a furnace for heating of the furnace charge (material to be heated in the furnace) and sometimes for the chemical reactions. The three sources of heat energy are (i) combustion of fuels, (ii) electric energy, and (iii) chemical energy available through the exothermic …

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Metallurgical Industrial Furnaces

Metallurgical Industrial Furnaces  An industrial furnace is essentially a thermal enclosure and is employed to process raw materials at high temperatures both in solid state and liquid state. The principle objectives of an industrial furnace are (i) to utilize heat efficiently so that losses are minimum, and (ii) to handle the different phases (solid, liquid …

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Eight Disciplines Problem Solving Process

Eight Disciplines Problem Solving Process There are four levels of problems which are generally encountered in an organization. These consist of (i) simple problems which can be solved by an individual, (ii) simple problems for which the answers are known (these can be termed as more like a task than a problem solving effort), (iii) …

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Abnormalities and Failures of Rolling Mill Rolls

Abnormalities and Failures of Rolling Mill Rolls Rolls are changing parts of a rolling mill which are used to reduce the cross section and shape of the material being rolled. They are highly stressed parts of a rolling mill and are subject to wear. They are used both in the flat product mills as well …

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Hoists and Load Lifting Accessories

Hoists and Load Lifting Accessories Lifting and moving of heavy materials from one point to another point in a manufacturing plant requires the use of specialized machinery. Load lifting equipments make material handling easier for the working people. Crane is equipment for the lifting or the lowering a load, and moving it horizontally, in which …

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Manager Employees Relationship

Manager Employees Relationship Managers and employees are important for an organization since both of them play a crucial role for the efficient performance of the organization and hence, the relationship between them carries a lot of significance for the achievement of the goal and objectives of the organization.  The relationship between managers and employees sets …

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Metallurgy of Rolling mill Rolls

Metallurgy of Rolling mill Rolls Rolls are implements or tools used in rolling mills to reduce the cross section of the material being rolled. They are highly stressed tools and are subject to wear. They are needed both for the rolling of sectional as well as flat products. In recent past, rolling technology has improved …

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Load Lifting Slings

Load Lifting Slings Slings are accessories used for lifting and transferring of loads with the help of cranes, telphers, or hoists. Slings enable in the activities related to create anchors, attach to loads, lift loads, pull loads, and lower loads. The dominant characteristics of a sling are determined by the components from which it is …

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