Assertion: reverberatory furnace | /r/AtLocation | disadvantage
Facets:
value: from the standpoint of efficiency
type: OTHER
value: compared to a blast furnace
type: OTHER
Source sentences:
text: A reverberatory furnace is at a disadvantage from the standpoint of efficiency compared to a blast furnace due to the spatial separation of the burning fuel and the subject material, and it is necessary to effectively utilize both reflected radiant heat and direct contact with the exhaust gases (convection) to maximize heat transfer.