Modification of a Small-Scale Charcoal-Fired Crucible Furnace
Student: Kabirat Olorunjedalo Ogunmola (Project, 2025)
Department of Industrial and Production Engineering
Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, Edo State
Abstract
In this study,the modification of a small-scale charcoal-fired crucible furnace is carried out. The furnace was constructed using locally sourced materials, anthill-clay mixture for refractory lining, and a manually controlled air-blower system to enhance combustion efficiency. Performance tests were conducted to determine the melting capacity, efficiency, and operational effectiveness of the furnace. Results showed that the furnace achieved a melting capacity of 0.0468 kg/min, and an 8-hour operational capacity of 22.46 kg with an efficiency of 84.7%, making it a viable alternative to expensive imported models. The furnace was also found to be cost-effective, easy to operate, and energy-efficient, making it suitable for local metal casting operations.
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- Covenant Polytechnic, Aba, Abia State 1
- Covenant University, Canaan Land, Ota, Ogun State 4
- Crawford University of Apostolic Faith Mission Faith City, Igbesa, Ogun State 2
- Crescent University, Abeokuta, Ogun State 1
- Cross Rivers University of Technology, Calabar, Cross Rivers State 142
- Delta State Polytechnic, Ogwashi-Uku, Delta State 11
- Delta State Polytechnic, Otefe, Delta State 13
- Delta State University, Abraka, Delta State 139
- Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki, Ebonyi State 17
- Edo University, Iyamho, Edo State 10