A Pilot Study of the Form Value of Natural Gas. FVM is evaluated for existing gas technologies in a sample plant with characteristics suitable to competing electric induction technology. The form value of gas for ferrous forging is influenced by several application-specific factors.
Gas has a high form value for heating large workpieces and for short product-runs.
Even in markets where conventional gas technologies offer a lower form value, advanced gas technologies are competitive with electric induction heating. Concepts to reduce scale formation during heating would improve the form value of gas. You must be a registered user to purchase this document. Register Now Purchase this Document Hard Copy - Quantity Check this box to purchase a hard copy. Some older reports may take 1-2 weeks.