Technical specification of High Temperature Furnace with Microprocessor based

Programmable PID Digital Controller with Thyristor power drive

1. Scope:

This document lists technical requirements for supply of High Temperature Furnace with
Microprocessor based Programmable PID Digital Controller with Thyristor power drive
along with all cables and connectors to have full system functionality to Raja Ramanna
Centre for Advanced Technology, Indore.

2. Application

The high temperature furnace will be used for sintering, surface treatment, heat treatment
and high temperature material processing for the components having overall size less 100
mm x 100 mm x 200 mm in rough vacuum and inert atmosphere. It should have
capability of controlled heating through Microprocessor based programmable PID digital
Controller. It should facilitate the quenching of material after heating to desired
temperature in different media.

3. Technical specifications

3.1 Minimum furnace core size 150 mm (W) x 150 mm (H) x 300 mm (D)
3.2 Inner core material High Purity Alumina capable of withstanding
temperature up to 1800 Deg.C and holding
rough vacuum up to 10-3 mbar.
3.3 Insulation High density Zirconia forming board and
ceramic fiber blankets
3.4 Outer chamber double walled shell mild steel case, fully
reinforced with angle iron frame work
3.5 Loading/ unloading door The door will be on the front face of the
furnace and it will be operated manually.
3.6 Maximum Attainable temperature
3.6.1 Inert Atmosphere (Ar or N2) 1750 Deg. C
3.6.2 With Vacuum 1600 Deg. C
3.7 Temperature Control Microprocessor Digital display
Programmable PID Control
3.8 Accuracy ± 1 Deg. C
3.9 Thermocouple & mounting ‘B’ Type mounted on one side of furnace
through a thermo-well.

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3.10 Heating Element Molybdenum di-silicide rods
3.11 Power Control Thyristor Power Control
3.12 Maximum Power Consumption 4 kW
3.13 Electrical input 440 V ± 10 % Three Phase AC 50 ± 10% Hz
3.14 Vacuum compatibility Rough vacuum up to 10-3 mbar using rotary
vacuum pump
3.15 Vacuum Pump  It should be capable of achieving vacuum
of 10-3 mbar in the furnace core less than 5
minutes from atmosphere.
 It should be able to maintain vacuum (~10-3
mbar) at 1600 Deg.C during heat treatment.
3.16 Vacuum sealing of inner core There should be appropriate sealing to ensure
vacuum at the operating temperature.
Suitable water-cooling jacket should be
provided to facilitate the O-ring silicon
sealing for long time.
3.17 Provision for inert Atmosphere The furnace should have suitable terminal
connection ports and gas connection ports at
the top of the furnace chamber with proper
sealing to with stand the vacuum (up to 10 -3
mbar) and gas pressure (up to 1300 mbar).
3.18 Heating and cooling cycles The furnace should be capable for controlled
heating (5, 10, 20 Deg.C per minute) and
natural cooling.
3.19 In-situ change of atmosphere It should have switching capability from
vacuum to inert atmosphere at any
temperature.
3.20 Control Panel The control panel shall have current ON/OFF
switch, emergency OFF switch, input
interface. The control panel should display
instantaneous temperature and set
temperature by digital LED double display
and fault alarms. The temperature inside the
furnace should be displayed and controlled
by smart range Microprocessor based
programmable PID controller having
ramp/soak programming and auto and
manual selectable control features.
3.21 Safety interlocks It should be protected using Current Limit
Feed Back arrangement.

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4. Essential information to be provided with the Bid:

Following information have to be provided by the bidder along with the bid. In case, any
of the information is not provided with bid, the bid may not be considered.
4.1 Whether bidder is OEM or authorized representative. If authorized representative,
enclose authorization certificate else enclose OEM registration certificate
obtained from applicable agencies.
4.2 Whether OEM is ISO 9001 certified. If yes, enclose the certificate.
4.3 Whether offered product is standard catalogued product. If yes, enclose catalogue
showing the technical details of the product.
4.4 Whether the offered product is certified from applicable agencies. If yes, enclose
valid certificate.

5. Documents with Supply

5.1 Test and calibration certificates from OEM of various standard components used
in furnace.

5.2 Operations & Maintenance Manual in English (printed copy as well as on

electronic media e.g. CD or pen drive) should be supplied along with furnace.

5.3 List along with part number and quantity of necessary mechanical, electrical and
electronic spares, for trouble free operation of furnace for period of 5 years from
expiry of warranty, shall be provided. Supplier shall ensure availability of spares
for next 10 years. In case of discontinuing the model of the furnace, supplier shall
inform to RRCAT well in advance. An undertaking shall be submitted by the
bidder in this regard.

6. Bidder Qualification Criteria

6.1 The offers are only invited from reputed original equipment manufacturers and
their authorized suppliers. Offers not complying with this condition are liable to
be rejected.

6.2 The supplier should have supplied at least three similar furnaces to industries
and/or research organizations in last 5 years. At least one such furnace should be
located in Government / PSU /industrial unit in India working in satisfactory
condition with proper service support from OEM (details to be provided along
with offer). The supplier should submit the list of earlier supplies. The purchaser
reserves the right to contact the earlier purchasers for the performance feedback of
the system. Clarification/ information asked by the purchaser should be provided
by bidder in the set time limit, failing which the bid may be rejected.

6.3 The bidder shall confirm his capability to support the spares, maintenance, and
calibration and after sales service of the complete system after commissioning,
during and after the warranty period, either directly or through authorized service

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 representative positioned in India. The service support should be in existence in
India for last two years before the bid due date. On-site service support with OEM
trained engineers must be available in India. The details of the service support
agency including the service personnel details /training and infrastructure details
must be provided along with bid. The bidder must submit documents in support of
each of the above criterion.

7. Acceptance criteria:

7.1 Before calling for Pre-Dispatch Inspection (PDI), vender shall submit the
equipment test reports for perusal.
7.2 During pre-despatch inspection, the following will be carried out:
7.2.1 All parameters against furnace specification will be verified.
7.2.2 Continuous operation of furnace for 8 hours at maximum rated temperature
will be witnessed. Bidder has to arrange required equipment.
7.3 After installation and commissioning at RRCAT: The full performance of the
furnace as per the specification will be demonstrated after commissioning at
RRCAT.

8. Installation and commissioning:

The supplier shall install and commission the furnace at RRCAT, Indore. The supplier
must inform logistic requirements at site required for installation of the equipment within
four weeks after receiving purchase order.

9. Packing & Delivery:

The furnace shall be adequately packed to prevent possible damages or deterioration of

performance during transit to RRCAT Indore, India. Safe delivery of all the items to
RRCAT Indore, India shall be sole responsibility of supplier.

10. Delivery Schedule:

All the items shall be supplied at RRCAT Indore, India preferably within six months
from the date of placement of purchase order. Bidder shall explicitly mention the delivery
time in the bid.

11. Guarantee:

The supplier shall guarantee the performance of the furnace at least for 12 months from
the date of delivery at RRCAT.

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