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Diagram of a typical cold-blast, charcoal furnace.
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Diagram of a typical cold-blast, charcoal furnace.

Credit: WITF, Inc., Courtney Howell

This drawing shows a very detailed cross section of the cold blast furnace used by many early charcoal fueled iron furnaces. The diagram provides both a clear view of the cold blast furnace and a view of the smelting process that takes place inside the furnace.

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