Minimum Free Space Oven (ASTM & ISO)/MFSU

Overview

Measuring a sample's weight loss upon drying is one way to determine the amount of moisture in coal. As needed by the test criteria, the MFSU, which is utilized for this drying process, features a compact heated chamber that provides the lowest practical volume, or minimum free space.

MFSU is a Universal Minimum free space oven that can work as per ASTM, ISO & BS test methods.

Minimum Free Space Oven (ASTM & ISO)/MFSU

Standard Features

Maximum operating temperature: up to 210°C.
The ovens have an aluminium chamber that resists oxidation and corrosion, resulting in excellent temperature uniformity over the working volume.
Before accessing the front of the work chamber, the nitrogen or air flow passes through a preheating chamber and is adjustable via a flow meter mounted on the control panel.
The MFSU operates with a regulated flow of moisture free bottled nitrogen which removes the moisture released by the coal at 105°C as per BS 1016-104.2:1991, BS ISO 687:2010 & BS ISO 11722:2013.
The MFSU also operates with a regulated flow of air as per ASTM D3173-11.
3 Flow meters to monitor gas flow of Nitrogen, Air & Chamber seal integrity.
Aluminium loading tray is supplied as standard accessory.

Optional Features