HIGH PERFORMANCE LT AND HT FURNACES

PROVIDED BY INDUSTRY PARTNER, FURNACE ENGINEERING

Following oxidation, precursor material undergoes several stages of pyrolysis to achieve a fiber with the desired properties. These critical stages of pyrolysis take place in the low temperature pre-carbonization (LT), and high temperature carbonization (HT) furnaces.

The LT and HT furnaces in Despatch’s integrated lines are manufactured by long-time industry partner, Furnace Engineering out of Melbourne, Australia. Furnace Engineering’s fresh approach to the LT and HT furnaces offer innovative and efficient designs that are new to the LT/HT platform and the industry.

Furnace Engineering’s unique furnace designs feature a robust, airtight casing with adjustable end-seal systems that effectively exclude air, with reduced nitrogen consumption. The insulation and heating designs make the furnaces more efficient and energy conscious. Losses to cooling water are minimized, yet the fiber emerges cool from the process. Zone temperatures in each furnace are precisely controlled and monitored by the Despatch PLC control system.