| Webster's Online Dictionary |
| Expressions | Domain | Definition | |
| Beehive kiln | Mining | An intermittent kiln, circular in plan, with fireboxes arranged around the circumference. Such kilns find use in the firing of blue engineering bricks, pipes, some refractory bricks, etc. Syn: round kiln. (references) | |
| Charcoal burner, beehive kiln | Occupations | Operates series of beehive kilns to produce charcoal: Places kindling in kiln and starts fire. Seals top of kiln when specified heat is attained, using cement and hand trowel. Observes color of smoke as it issues through draft holes in kiln bottom to ensure burning of charcoal as specified. Opens and closes draft holes, using bricks, to regulate forming of charcoal. Seals draft holes and cracks in kiln with cement to smother fire when charcoal has been formed. (references) | |
| Supervisor, beehive kiln | Occupations | Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged in tending woodburning kilns that produce charcoal at briquette manufacturing establishment: Examines supply of cordwood to determine weight, size, and quality of wood to be loaded into kilns; and instructs workers in loading kilns. Starts fire in kiln fuel boxes, and directs workers to seal doors and adjust flue controls to regulate woodburning process. Supervises removal and transporting of charcoal from kilns to storage or shipping areas. May purchase cordwood from woodcutters at plant site for use in making charcoal. Performs other duties as described under SUPERVISOR (any industry) Master Title. (references) | |
Source: compiled by the editor from various references; see credits. | Top | ||
