Elite Thermal’s Ash Fusion Determinator EATC17 is a high-temperature, floor-mounted ash fusion analyser designed for samples that fuse at temperatures beyond the operating range of standard systems. Operating on the same proven principles as the EATC16plus, the EATC17 delivers comparable, reliable ash fusion results while extending the maximum operating temperature to 1700 °C.
The furnace is equipped with molybdenum disilicide (MoSiâ‚‚) heating elements, enabling stable and precise high-temperature performance for the analysis of coal ash, biomass ash, and refuse-derived fuel (RDF) ash. The system automatically determines ash fusion behaviour while providing continuous visual documentation of sample deformation.
High-Resolution Imaging & Digital Analysis
The EATC17 features a high-resolution integrated camera with a manually adjustable lens mounted on a movable arm, allowing precise observation of samples and easy access to the furnace work tube. Captured images are streamed to a high-performance computer and recorded using a dedicated ash fusion logging and analysis program.
Advanced imaging features include:
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Automated and continuous digital image capture
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Image recording at user-defined intervals, including every 1 °C temperature increment
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Grid overlay for precise comparison of sample height and width
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Acceptance of standard specimen shapes: cylinder, pyramid, upright pyramid, and truncated pyramid
Standard Features
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Floor-mounted Ash Fusion Determinator
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Maximum furnace temperature: 1700 °C
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High-temperature horizontal resistance furnace
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Molybdenum disilicide heating elements
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Operation in oxidising and reducing atmospheres
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Programmable furnace temperature ranges
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Simultaneous analysis of up to 6 samples per batch
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Automatic digital image recording and storage
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Grid overlay for accurate deformation assessment
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Customer-configurable image capture frequency
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Alarms for low gas supply pressure
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Pressure switches on COâ‚‚, Hâ‚‚, and purge gas lines
Applications
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High-temperature ash fusion testing
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Coal ash, biomass ash, and RDF ash analysis
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Fuel characterisation for power generation
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Combustion and gasification research
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Advanced solid fuel quality assessment