Design of Arc Furnaces (With Diagram) | Heating | Electrical Engineering

There are three types of arc furnaces namely: 1. Direct Arc Furnace 2. Indirect Arc Furnace 3. Submerged Arc Furnace. Design of Direct Arc Furnace: Figure 3.16 shows a direct arc furnace. The chamber of the furnace is lined with refractory material. The arc is struck between the electrode and the charge. Three electrodes made of carbon or graphite are [...]