What is the function of slag hole in a cupola furnace?
(a) To tap the slag generated
(b) To generate the slag
(c) To allow outflow of gases
(d) All of the mentioned
I had been asked this question in an international level competition.
The doubt is from Furnaces for Melting in chapter Pouring – Gating Design, Melting Furnaces, Melting and Casting Quality of Casting-Forming-Welding I