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FOUR ARGENTIN [2 records]

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Record 1 2008-10-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Ovens, Furnaces and Boilers (Heating)
  • Coal Preparation
CONT

Due to the hemispherical shape, the Argentine kiln is also generally referred to as the "half orange kiln." ... This kiln type has gained greatest popularity in the charcoal world of South America, especially kilns with a volume of approximately 15 m3 are frequently employed. All Argentine kilns are built completely with bricks and in contrast to the Brazilian kiln no iron parts are necessary for construction.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Fours et chaudières (Chauffage)
  • Préparation des charbons
CONT

Bien construits et bien employés, les fours en briques sont sans aucun doute l'une des méthodes de production de charbon de bois les plus efficaces. [...] Four argentin en briques. Ce four, de forme hémisphérique, a deux portes diamétralement opposées pour faciliter le chargement et le déchargement et assurer la ventilation.

Spanish

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Record 2 2008-10-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Ovens, Furnaces and Boilers (Heating)
  • Coal Preparation
CONT

Properly constructed and operated brick kilns are without doubt one of the most effective methods of charcoal production ... The fourth type of kiln well proven in practice is the Missouri kiln developed and still in use in the United States. It is usually made of reinforced concrete or concrete breeze blocks and has steel chimneys and doors. Its yield is similar to the Argentine and Brazilian furnaces.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Fours et chaudières (Chauffage)
  • Préparation des charbons
CONT

Bien construits et bien employés, les fours en briques sont sans aucun doute l'une des méthodes de production de charbon de bois les plus efficaces. [...] Le quatrième type de four bien éprouvé en pratique est le four Missouri, né aux États-Unis où il est toujours employé. Il est généralement construit en béton armé ou en parpaings de béton, avec cheminées et portes en acier. Son rendement est comparable à celui des fours argentin et brésilien.

Spanish

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