A tuyere is a pipe through which air or gas is blown into a furnace or forge in order to provide the necessary oxygen for combustion or heat.
"Tuyere" Examples
Tuyere
The tuyere is a device used in some industrial processes.
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A tuyere is a pipe extended from a blast furnace to allow access to the open top for charging materials. In a smithy, the tuyere is a metal pipe that conducts hot air from the furnace to the area where the smith is working. The tuyere was extended and reinforced to withstand the intense heat of the blast furnace. During the early days, the tuyere system was primitive and was replaced by more advanced technologies. The tuyere in a foundry is an essential component in the casting process.