विस्तृत सूचना

The Fireside Corrosion Test Facility is a high-temperature corrosion evaluation system designed to reproduce the harsh environments found in coal-fired boilers. It enables the study of corrosion mechanisms in materials and protective coatings used in waterwall tubes, superheaters, reheaters, and other heat-exchanger components exposed to aggressive flue gases and molten ash deposits. The system operates by exposing specimens to controlled corrosive gas mixtures and applied ash deposits inside a tubular furnace at elevated temperatures, allowing accelerated simulation of real boiler service conditions. This setup supports performance screening, life prediction, and development of corrosion-resistant coatings and alloys for power and energy applications.

Model and Make

Carbolite Gero; GHC Cycling corrosion test furnace

Specifications

  • Maximum operating temperature: up to 1200 °C
  • Furnace hot zone dimension: 150 mm Ø × 300 mm length
  • Flue gas environment control: Independent or pre-mixed gases (e.g., SOx, HCl, CO/CO₂)
  • Corrosion test formats: Continuous exposure or cyclic corrosion
  • Sample mounting capability: Multiple specimen configuration inside the furnace