7. Glossary
béton réfractaire; refractory concrete
Mixture of an aggregate (alumina, bauxite, magnesia, etc.) and a refractory aluminous cement.
thermal equilibrium; équilibre thermique
In a refractory insulating lining, reached when the temperature gradient becomes constant.
pertes thermiques; heat loss
Losses due to radiation, leaks, conduction in insulating or refractory linings...
préchauffage; preheat
Bringing the refractory lining of a thermal enclosure up to operating temperature.
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