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.