What Is a High-Temperature Furnace?
A high-temperature furnace is an advanced device designed to operate at temperatures significantly exceeding those of standard furnaces, typically above 1,000℃.
These furnaces are categorized into three main types: molten salt furnaces, gas furnaces, and ultra-high-temperature gas furnaces. They play a crucial role in industries such as power generation, heat supply, hydrogen production, and the nuclear fuel cycle. Their operation is based on generating heat through fuel combustion, using this heat to warm a heat transfer medium, and then applying the heated medium for power generation or heating purposes.
High-temperature furnaces are pivotal in processes that require high thermal efficiency and aim for a minimal environmental footprint. Their construction includes components like a reactor core, heat transfer medium, heat exchanger, and steam turbine, which together facilitate their high efficiency. Key advantages of these furnaces include their superior thermal efficiency, reduced environmental impact, versatility in fuel use, and operational safety.