Refractories from fire to fire

A brief description of the evolution of the making and usage of crucible and heat containing linings to the development of today eco-designed refractories materials is offered to illustrate the gigantic steps the refractory constituency has accomplished. Eco for Ecological, Economical, Eco-Energetical. That is fire to FIRE.To prolong Professor T. Planje's vision, the research and education needs are to be secured. This will require unified efforts of all stakeholders of our brotherhood. A brief description of FIRE's role for such a purpose is hence recalled, insisting on the implementation of the conception, design, implementation, organization approach to support the refractory industry needs for young innovators.

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eco-design; education; FIRE; innovation; refractory materials