Subject: Re: Gas forge temperatures

From: [email-masked] (Kenneth Zastrow)
Date: Tue, 30 Jul 1996 00:30:25 -0400

Steven Smith was correct in stating that the back pressure will
increase as the doors are closed.  In an atmospheric forge the
exit vent area, and location, must be optimized for maximum
operating conditions.  That is, for a particular forge design,
the exit vent must accomodate the gas flow at maximum operating
BTU's.  Getting the right balance can be tricky.

Ken Zastrow
the copper heron forge
Colesville, Maryland 20904-3523