Modeling of Heat Treatment of Randomly Distributed Loads in Multi-Zone Continuous Furnaces

A model for the heat treatment of randomly distributed metal parts processed in multi-zone continuous mesh-belt furnaces has been developed. The model accounts for the heat transfer by convection and radiation to the load and the belt. The effect of gas radiation due to the presence of CO2 and/or H2O gases in the furnace atmosphere has been accounted for. The effect of conduction, convection, and radiation within the parts has been considered. …