DEVELOPMENT OF A CRUCIBLE FURNACE FIRED WITH LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GAS - BUTANE GAS

Abstract

This research work focuses on the development of a crucible furnace that runs on liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) LPG-butane gas. The refractory material (aluminosilicate) used for the construction of the furnace wall was harvested from Ilaro, Ogun State, Clay deposit. Other materials used not limited to crucible pot, 6 mm mild steel angle iron, household gas cylinder, 60 mm rubber hose, and mild steel with a thickness of 5 mm were sourced from a local market in Lagos. The performance evaluation of the constructed crucible furnace was ascertained by charging aluminium scrap and other ferrous metal into it with complete melting occurring at a furnace temperature of 750^oC