Piston Cylinder Apparatus(Depths of the Earth)
TheQUICKpress is a small, easy to use device that generates very-high pressures athigh temperatures. MECHANICS Itis used for hot isostatic pressing, thermodynamic studies, electrical studies,new materials syntheses that include the development of novel ceramics, high-Tcsuperconducting structures, amorphous phosphides and nitrides, andtechnologically important metal-hydrides, as well as many other topics inmaterials engineering science. SELECTEDAPPLICATIONS
Very-highpressure generating insturments of the QUICKpress type are referred to aspiston-cylinder devices and have been in use since 1955. Early models were massiveand difficult and expensive to manufacture and operate. The design describedhere (first developed in 1977), underwent major modifications in 1988 tofurther improve the apparatus. SPECIFICATIONS As a consequence, ease of operation increased, while expense of production andoperation decreased. At present, very little operator training is required todo high-pressure high temperature piston-cylinder experiments, EXECUTINGEXPERIMENTS although a great deal of scientific experienceand creativity may be needed to formulate experimental programs and interpretresults. CAPSULES
TEMPERATURECONTROL UNIT
Depthsof the Earth Company’s temperature control unit sets and monitors sampletemperature, furnace current and voltage, and cooling water flow. Expressly designed for the QUICKpress, the temperature control unit willcontrol any process equipment that utilizes AC output to power resistive orinductive loads.
KEY FEATURES:
Auto or Manual Microprocessor-based interface sets and monitors temperature.
High-current phase-angle fired thyristor controls heating rate, cooling rate, or set-point temperature.
Single Segment programmable ramp/soak with max rate: 100°C/minute and min. rate: 3°C/minute
Unlimited run-duration
Control Signal instant switching between thermocouple types R, S, C, J, E, T, L, N, B
Automatic shut-down at temperature over-range, voltage or current output over-range, cooling water system failure, or power outage. Mechanical relay prevents automatic start-up after any alarm condition is restored.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS:
Dimensions: 46cm wide x 31cm deep x 15cm high
Power Requirements: 210 VAC dedicated line,single phase, 30amps
50Hz or 60Hz operation compatible
Stability + 2°C, Resolution + 1°C
Non-volatile memory retains parameters withoutbattery backup
10-foot power cord, plug not included.