Course Description
The Cupola Furnace Operations course aims to provide cupola operators and other interested individuals a basic understanding of the cupola furnace and how it operates. This course focuses on the melting process of the cupola, its method of heat transference, as well as the chemical reactions and gas reactions that occur within the furnace. There is also an examination of cupola turnaround procedures, operating procedures, and control tests that should be performed to run the cupola efficiently and consistently.
Who will benefit from this Cupola Furnace Operations course?
Foundries that operate cupolas; Organizations that sell raw materials and equipment, or offer services for cupolas.
Course Classification

*THORS uses the Bloom’s Taxonomy Methodology for our course development.
Certificate Awarded for Cupola Furnace Operations

*upon successful completion
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