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BRICK 3 Flashcards

1
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What is the shape of Hoffman’s kiln?

A

Circular in plan.

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Where is Hoffman’s kiln constructed?

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Overground

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What is another name for Hoffman’s kiln?

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Flame kiln.

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What is the manufacturing capacity of Hoffman’s kiln?

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About 25,000 bricks per day.

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How many chambers does Hoffman’s kiln have?

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12 chambers.

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Does Hoffman’s kiln have a roof covering?

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Yes, it has a roof covering and can function during the rainy season.

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What type of kiln is Hoffman’s kiln?

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Perfect continuous kiln with low fuel requirement.

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What is the efficiency of Hoffman’s kiln?

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High efficiency.

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How widely is Hoffman’s kiln used?

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Widely used worldwide.

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10
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brick quality in hoffmans kiln

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percetage of good quality is more

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11
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What are the possible plan shapes of Bull’s trench kiln?

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Rectangular, circular, or oval.

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Where is Bull’s trench kiln constructed?

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Underground or partly projecting above ground.

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Does Bull’s trench kiln have a permanent roof?

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No, it does not have a permanent roof and can’t be used in the monsoon season.

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14
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Where is Bull’s trench kiln widely used?

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: In India.

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How does the efficiency of Bull’s trench kiln compare to Hoffman’s kiln?

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Less efficient compared to Hoffman’s kiln.

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16
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What is the burning capacity of Bull’s trench kiln?

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Three lakh to 12,00,000 bricks.

17
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What type of kiln is Bull’s trench kiln?

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Semi-continuous kiln.

18
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What is the percentage of good quality bricks produced in Bull’s trench kiln?

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Low.

19
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: What is the structure of a tunnel kiln?

A

Straight or circular tunnel is built.

20
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What is the source of fire in a tunnel kiln?

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Stationary source of fire.

21
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How are bricks moved in a tunnel kiln?

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Bricks are placed on trolleys and moved through the burning zone.

22
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bricks are manufactured in tunnel kiln economical are

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large scale.

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