Minimum Free Space Oven ( MFS)
Product : Carbolite - England

For the determination of moisture in coal and coke by drying in a nitrogen atmosphere as described in BS 1016 : Parts 1, 3 & 4.
General information
Heating element : Resistance wire embedded into a refractory slab
Insulation : Mineral wool slab
Chamber : Formed from an aluminium casing to provide a uniform temperature
throughout the chamber
Door : A hinged door incorporating a gas tight seal and easily operated with
one hand
Atmosphere : A nitrogen inlet is provided at the back of the oven. Ingoing nitrogen
passes through a pre-heating chamber before entering the front of the
work chamber.
Flow meters : These are provided as standard to monitor the gas input and output. An
exhaust change- over valve allows the output flowmeter to be by-passed during operation, preventing the build of condensation in the flow meter.
Case : Fabricated from zinc coated steel sheet

Specification details :

Maximum temperature : 200 oC
Chamber dimensions : 25 x 195 x 290mm
External dimensions : 185 x 490 x 450mm
Temperature sensor : Mineral insulated NICr/ NiAl thermocouple
Controls : Choice of Carbolite 301 controller or 8 or 20 segment
Eurotherm programmers
Optional extras : Desiccator with a welded steel case contains inlet and outlet tubes for the admission of nitrogen, with quick release door.
Power control : Solid state relay
Maximum power ( 240V input) : 0.5kW
Power supply required : 220V/ 240V single phase, 50/ 60Hz ( other voltages available to special order)