Table of Contents
Chapter 1--Introduction
1.1--Objective
1.2--Scope
1.3--Glossary of terms
1.4--History
1.5--Status in the United States
1.6--Comparison with other refractories
Chapter 2--Constituent ingredients and manufacturing methods
2.1--Introduction
2.2--Particle size/moisture level
2.3--Aggregates
2.4--Fine-grained additives
2.5--Binder ingredients
2.6--Manufacturing methods
Chapter 3--Characteristics and testing
3.1--Introduction
3.2--Selection of a plastic refractory
3.3--Classification
3.4--Chemical analysis
3.5--Sampling
3.6--Product characteristics
3.7--Engineering properties
3.8--Thermal properties
3.9--Thermal shock and spall resistance
3.10--Electrical resistivity
3.11--Abrasion/erosion resistance
3.12--Resistance to carbon monoxide
3.13--Resistance to slag attack
3.14--Status of testing procedures for plastics
Chapter 4--Criteria for selection
4.1--Introduction
4.2--Choice between prefired brick and monolithic refractories
4.3--Choice between plastics and refractory concretes
4.4--Performance and end-use requirements
4.5--A recommended selection procedure
Chapter 5--Installation and construction
5.1--Introduction
5.2--Support structure
5.3--Storage and preparation
5.4--Forms
5.5--Forms
5.6--Pneumatic ramming
5.7--Gunning (shotcreting)
5.8--Vibratory placement
5.9--Hand packing
5.10--Trimming
5.11--Venting
5.12--Joints
5.13--Miscellaneous details
5.14--Safety
Chapter 6--Drying and firing
6.1--Introduction
6.2--General drying/firing procedures
6.3--Drying/firing where forms are involved
6.4--Drying/firing--some practical considerations
6.5--Drying different types of plastics and ramming mixes
6.6--Drying/firing consideration
6.7--Modes of drying/firing
6.8--Heatup
Chapter 7--Repair
7.1--Introduction
7.2--Failure mechanisms and analysis
7.3--Repair options
7.4--Repairs of plastic refractories and ramming mixes
7.5--Installation procedures
7.6--Quality assurance
7.7--Safety
7.8--Summary
Chapter 8--Applications
8.1--Introduction
8.2--Iron and steel
8.3--Ceramic industry
8.4--Non-ferrous metal production
8.5--Glass production
8.6--Mineral processing
8.7--Hydrocarbon processing
8.8--Power generation and incineration
8.9--Miscellaneous
Chapter 9--New developments
9.1--Introduction
9.2--Installation of plastic and ramming mix refractories
9.3--Performance of plastic and ramming mix refractories
9.4--Testing of plastic and ramming mix refractories
9.5--Needed new developments and research
Chapter 10--References
10.1--Specified references
10.2--Cited references