Bessemer Converter (Noun)
Meaning
A refractory-lined furnace used to convert pig iron into steel by the Bessemer process.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The Bessemer converter was a major innovation in steel production during the 19th century.
- A team of engineers worked to improve the design of the Bessemer converter to increase its efficiency.
- The Bessemer converter's refractory lining was critical to its ability to withstand the high temperatures required for the steel conversion process.
- The first industrial-scale Bessemer converter was built in the 1850s and revolutionized the steel industry.
- By the mid-20th century, the open-hearth furnace had largely replaced the Bessemer converter in steel production facilities.