⚒️Building a natural draft furnace requires careful construction of the furnace walls using mud and water.
🔥Dry weather is ideal for building the furnace, as the mud needs time to dry and harden.
🔗Sealing cracks in the furnace walls is crucial to maintain the draft and prevent air leakage.
🌬️Four opposing air entries are added to the furnace to provide a strong draft.
🔨Tuyeres, or air pipes, are made from clay and installed in the furnace walls to allow airflow.
How long does it take to build a natural draft furnace?
—It takes approximately 7 days to build a natural draft furnace, assuming dry weather conditions.
What materials are used to construct the furnace walls?
—The furnace walls are constructed using mud made by crushing an old furnace wall and adding water.
Why is it important to seal the cracks in the furnace walls?
—Sealing the cracks prevents air leakage and ensures an efficient draft for the smelting process.
How is the draft created in the furnace?
—The draft is created by adding four opposing air entries to the furnace, which provide a strong airflow.
What are tuyeres, and why are they important?
—Tuyeres are clay air pipes installed in the furnace walls to allow airflow. They play a crucial role in the smelting process.
00:00The natural draft furnace is built using mud and water.
02:41A strong draft is evident from the roaring sound.
04:39Iron bacteria is collected from the creek as a source of iron ore.
05:57Charcoal is made through the process of carbonization.
09:54Multiple charges of charcoal and ore are added to the furnace.
12:01The iron metal is separated from the slag for further processing.
13:07Gravity separation is used to separate iron particles from crushed slag.
19:06The furnace is kept half full to test the effectiveness of the draft.
