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
  • 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.
  • 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).
Specifications EATC17
Temperature Range Up to 1700°C
Temperature Ramp Rate Programmable up to 12°C /minute
Work Tube dimensions 86 x 76 x 675mm
Heating Elements High temperature resistance type heating elements - 4 nos
Maximum Sample Load 6 Samples per analysis
Conforms to Standards 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.
Ash Fusibility Determination Automatic determination of DT, ST, HT, FT fusion temperatures
Analysis Time 4 hours typical cycle time (depending ramp rate and temperature range)
Gas Requirements
Purge
Oxidizing
Reducing
Ventilation

N2 (or) CO2
Air (or) CO2 (or) O2
CO + CO2 or H2 + CO2
Forced air ventilation
Gas Flow Integrated gas flow meters to enable automatic switching of the gases based on the selected test conditions, such as oxidation or reduction. EATC16 plus includes separate gas inlets for CO, CO2, H2, N2, Air.
Exhaust Pipe to be vented into a separate fume hood
Power Supply 380 – 415 V, 50/60 Hz, Two Phase, 32A
Environment Conditions Operating Conditions Relative Humidity 5°C – 40°C , 20% to 80% (Non-Condensating)
Required PC Specifications Intel core i5 or above, 256GB SSD, 16GB RAM, Windows OS