How should the dryout heating process be controlled?

The dryout heating process should be controlled using either process or temporary thermocouples. This approach ensures accurate and continuous monitoring of the temperature throughout the refractory material during the dryout phase.

Thermocouples provide precise readings of temperature changes, which is critical to prevent overheating and to ensure a uniform and effective dryout process. Relying solely on manual checks can lead to inconsistency, as they may miss temperature spikes or zones that are not adequately monitored. Similarly, visual inspections alone lack the ability to provide quantitative data necessary for safely controlling temperatures.

Using one thermocouple per area does not provide the comprehensive temperature monitoring needed for effectively managing the entire dryout process across larger or more complex applications. Therefore, utilizing both process and temporary thermocouples provides the best safeguard and operational effectiveness during the dryout heating process.