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Dilatometer (Netzsch) monitors thermal
expansion characteristics for refractory evaluation up to 1500oC (max)
Simultaneous Thermal Analyser (Netzsch STA 409): 1600oC. 6-channel
compensation point printer, automatic system for simultaneous Thermal
Gravimetry (TG), Differential Thermal Analysis (DTA), Derivative TG
and Derivative DTA. |
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Hot Load Tester (Netzsch 421), studies
creep behaviour of refractory material using inductive displacement
transducer for minimum length variation of 0.02%; 10 heating rates and
4 heating programmes up to 1600oC. |
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Hot MOR (Netzsch 422), conducts bend test
at ten different rates (0.1-100oC per min) of heating, (bending stress
can be varied in 4 steps from 0.015-1500 N) to determine modulus of
rupture up to 1600oC. |
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Penta Pycnometer (Quantachrome PP-I),
measures true volume and density of up to 5 samples of bulk solids or
powders at a time by gas (He/N2) displacement; computer controlled
operation |
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Quantasorb Surface Area Analyser (Quantachrome),
gas adsorption and flow control equipment to determine surface area of
powders by monitoring adsorption and desorption |
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Pore Sizer (Micrometrics 9300), measures
pore volume, pore size (360-0.006 micron) and its distribution density
through pressurised (0.034-2040 Kg/cm2) mercury penetration |
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Sedigraph (Micrometrics 5000 D): automatic
sedimentation cell particle size analyser using collimated x-ray beam
absorption to detect particle size range of 0.1-50 micron. |
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High Temperature 11 KW Furnace (Naber Model
8/R17): electrically heated (1700?C) furnace with internal dimensions
200x300x260 mm. |
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High Temperature Furnace (Dynatech
Engineering Bombay): vacuum and atmosphere controlled graphite
resistance furnace up to 2500?C.
Hydraulic Press: 30 Tons, 50 Tons capacity presses for general
applications. |
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Standard Reducibility Apparatus: for
determining reducibility of ores following BIS. |
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Rotary Reduction Test Apparatus (Jumbo
Linder): determines the HTBT and LTBT of ores and mixtures at elevated
temperatures under different atmospheres. |
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Mini Cupola coupled with pollution control
system. |
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High temperature (1700C) electrical furnace
with programme control (eight segments). |
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Electrical furnace (1400C) muffle type and
SiC heating elements with programme control. |
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Carbolite (electric) coal ash fusion
temperature determination furnace, max. temp 1600?C with programme
control and with provision of passing different gases (H2 & CO). |
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Moving bed, non-isothermal reduction
apparatus. |
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Gas (CO) production unit. |
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VRDR Plant for the production of sponge
iron (1 T/day). |
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Submerged Arc Furnace, 500 KVA for the
production of ferro-alloys and liquid iron. |
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Cokeless Cupola Furnace (1 T/hr), |
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DTA/TG Unit : Maximum temperature ~ 1400 oC |
