An example of indirectly heated furnace is the_________________?

Correct answer: B. Muffle furnace

  • A. Soaking pit
  • B. Muffle furnace
  • C. Reheating furnace
  • D. None of these

Explanation

A muffle furnace heats the charge indirectly through a separate refractory chamber, so combustion gases or the heating elements do not contact the material. Soaking and reheating furnaces normally heat the stock directly by furnace gases and radiation.

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