Ash Fusion Tester - EATC17

Ash Fusion Determinator - EATC17

Overview

Elite Thermal’s Ash Fusion Determinator, EATC17 is the high-temperature floor-mount model, which works similarly to the EATC16plus, but for samples which fuse at higher temperatures. A maximum temperature of 1700°C can be achieved using heating elements consisting of molybdenum disilicide. The results obtained are similar for both EATC17 and EATC16 plus analysers.

Ash Fusion Tester - EATC17
High Resolution Integrated camera - to capture complete Ash Fusion temperatures Standard Features
  • A high resolution camera with a manually adjustable lens is mounted on a suitable arm to capture images of the samples being tested.
  • This setup allows for easy movement away from the furnace, providing convenient access to the work tube.
  • The video image is sent to a high-end computer system where it will be recorded and displayed in a specially created logging program.
  • Grid overlay feature for accurate comparison of sample height and width.
  • Accepts specimen shapes as per standards viz. cylinder, pyramid, upright pyramid & truncated pyramid.
Standard Features
  • Precisely controlled high temperature horizontal resistance furnace.
  • Furnace is capable of operating in both oxidizing and reducing atmospheres.
  • Programmable furnace temperature ranges.
  • For each batch up to 6 samples can be analysed.
  • Maximum furnace temperature enabling biomass ash, RDF ash and coal ash testing.
  • Automatic and continuous recording of digital images.
  • Grid overlay feature for accurate comparison of sample height and width.
  • Automated digital image capture of samples.
  • The frequency of images recorded is set by customer preference, from every 1°C increment.
  • Alarms are fitted to indicate when supply gas pressure are running low.
  • Pressure switches are fitted to all three gas lines (CO2, H2 & purge gas).
Technical Details

General Specifications EATC17
Ash Fusibility Determination Automatic
Fusion Points IDT (Initial deformation Temperature), ST (Softening/Sphere Temperature),
HT (Hemisphere Temperature) & FT (Fluid/Flow Temperature)
Test Method ASTM D 1857; ASTM E953; BS ISO 540; BS ISO 21404, CEN/TS 15370-1; CEN/TR  15404:2010.
DIN 51730; ISO 540; ISO 21404
Capable to Analyse Cube/Cylinder, Pyramids/Cone, Upright cone/Upright Pyramid and Truncated cone/Truncated Pyramid.
Sample shape identification Automatic - Cube/Cylinder, Pyramids/Cone, Upright cone/Upright
Pyramid and Truncated cone/Truncated Pyramid.
Analysis atmosphere Oxidizing Atmosphere/Reducing atmosphere
Furnace Specifications
Temperature range up to 1700°C
Temperature Ramp Rate programmable 1°C to 12°C per minute
Temperature precision ±5°C as per standard test methods at 1064 C (99.98% pure gold wire sample melting point)
Number of heating elements 6 nos - High temperature resistance type heating elements
Working tube dimensions 86 x 76 x 675mm
Material of construction of working tube High grade RCA Alumina work tube
Analysis Time 4 hours typical cycle time (depending ramp rate and temperature range)
Stand by Temperature
Stand by Temperature Room Temperature
Ventilation
Ventilation Forced air ventilation
Exhaust Pipe to be vented into a separate fume hood
CO Monitor (Optional on request) Integrated CO monitor with auditory alarm, Gas flow shut off on alarm.
This is factory installed option. Need to order along with main EATC17 Instrument.
Gas requirements
Gas requirements Integrated four gas flow meters to enable automatic switching of the gases based on the selected test conditions, such as oxidation or reduction.
Electrical requirements
380 – 415 V, 50/60 Hz two phase 25 A
Environmental Conditions
Operating Condition 15°C to 35°C
Relative Humidity 20% to 80%, non-condensing.
PC specifications
Required PC Specifications Processor: i3 or i5, RAM: Minimum 4GB, Memory: 512GB HDD or SSD
PCI slots: Minimum 1, PCIe slots: Minimum 1, RS232 Ports: 2
OS: Windows XP or higher
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