Average Requirements for Foundry Usage

 

APPROX. INPUT (KW)

APPROX. INPUT (BTU/HR)

Mold Drying

30 to 60

100,000 to 200,000

Ladle Drying:

 

 

2500 lb. Ladle (24x30)

270

900,000

Small Bull Ladle(12x15)

60

200,000

Hand Ladle (7x9)

60 to 90

100,000 to 150,000

Teapot Ladle (55")

1500

5,000,000

Cupola Lighting

450

1 ,500,000

Preheating (5-ton)

1500 to 2250

500,000 to 750,000

Core Oven (Direct Fired) 8.4 to10.5kWh/m3 Oven Space  800 to 1000 BTU/Cu. Ft. Oven Space 
Core Oven (Recirculating) 5.25 to 7.4kWh/m3 Oven Space  500 to 700 BTU/Cu. Ft. Oven Space