In order to discuss the atomization process of an analyte element occurring in a graphite furnace for atomic absorption spectrometry, we measured variations in the characteristic temperature with the progress of an atomization stage, by using a two-line method under the assumption of a Boltzmann distribution. For this purpose, iron was chosen as the analyte element. Also, the atomic absorption ...

Airborne particulate matter in the silicon carbide (SiC) industry is a known health hazard. The aims of this study were to elucidate whether the particulate matter generated inside the Acheson furnace during active operation is representative of the overall particulate matter in the furnace hall, and whether the Acheson furnaces are the main sources of ultrafine particles (UFP) in primary SiC p...

In this work, we introduce a furnace-balancing scheme that generates an optimal furnace-side feed distribution that has the potential to improve the thermal efficiency of a reformer. The furnace-balancing scheme is composed of four major components: data generation, model identification, a model-based furnace-balancing optimizer and a termination checker. Initially, a computational fluid dynami...

Abstract The present work deals with improvement of mechanical properties and refining the microstructure low carbon steel (0.2%-C) after applying heat treatment techniques. For purpose, five different samples were taken under study. First sample was kept in ‘as received’ condition other four undergone into heating process an Induction furnace. holding temperature all common i.e., 850 °C for a ...

The aim of this study is to fabricate in-situ TiC particle reinforced Fe matrix composites via volume combustion synthesis (VCS) through heating by two different sources. One group reactant pellets was ignited in an induction furnace (IF). other using a tungsten inert gas (TIG) torch. Thus, the differences microhardness and microstructure obtained could be compared. Fe, C Ti elemental powders w...

A non-linear model has been developed for a gas-fired furnace in which oil is heated. The model is applicable from minimum to maximum heat load of the furnace. The dynamics of the model have been compared to experimental results, which were obtained for a pilot-scale furnace. They are in good agreement. A cascade control with feed-forward action has been compared to single feed-back control. Pr...

Starting materials used were 99.8% pure nickel, 99.9% pure iron, 99.9% pure tantalum, and 99.9% pure molybdenum. The materials in a total weight of 500g were melted with a high-frequency induction furnace in vacuum. The melt was poured into an iron mold with an opening of 20mm diameter and 150mm length. After forging, the ingot was reduced to a thin plate 0.3mm in thickness by rolling and a wir...