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Article: Furnace insulation upgrades and energy efficiency: with today's energy costs, many heat treaters may be considering furnace replacement. A more economical option may be to perform an energy analysis and upgrade the furnace insulation system.(Ceramics & Refractories/Insulation)
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- Industrial Heating
- Article date:
- February 1, 2008
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Operating furnaces today is a costly proposition, especially when energy costs are considered. Furnaces are expensive to buy, and they are also costly to maintain and operate. Many operators choose to upgrade rather than replace older equipment to save on the up-front costs. When older furnaces are upgraded, the energy efficiency is a key consideration. For help in choosing the optimum insulation systems, many companies turn to specialists in this field. GIS, Inc.--with 30 years of experience--is one such company.
Today's furnace requirements are much more demanding. Furnaces need to be energy efficient, environmentally safe and user-friendly. They also need to ...