A comparative study for energy and exergy performances of fired brick and concrete-based
PCM augmented Trombe wall is presented. The governing equations of the systems were …

The products of refractory materials are used for lining furnace, incinerators and kilns among
other uses and they have the potential of withstanding high temperature without …

There is a continuous demand for refractory materials to meet the increasing expansion of
industries and plants. Local clay materials are being explored to augment the inadequate …

Refractory materials (RMs) have shown exponential growth in industrial applications over
time, which can be attributed to the rising need for high-temperature materials [1-3]. The …

Nigeria is endowed with vast clay deposits with desirable refractory properties. Yet, her
continuous dependent on imported refractories still remains unending. Therefore. in this …

This research investigated the effect of oil palm fiber on selected insulation properties of clay
with a view to providing viable alternative to imported insulating refractories. The clay was …