For this evaluation,
physical properties of the material
under test are determined before aging,
and again after aging the test specimen
at the specified temperature, for
a set duration of time and subsequent
cooling to the room temperature before
conducting the test again.
EQUIPMENT
K.V.S.
Oven Universal has a test chamber
of double walled construction. The
interior walls are made of Aluminium
Sheets and exterior walls of Mild
Steel Sheet. The space between the
two walls is filled with Mineral Wool
for Insulation. The Chamber is fitted
with three adjustable perforated shelves
for keeping the Test Specimen or the
Test Equipment on.
The Oven is heated
electrically with the help of heaters
placed in ribs, on the bottom and
sides of the chamber. An Air Circulating
Fan is provided on the back of the
chamber for even temperature distribution.
The temperature inside the test chamber
is controlled with the help
Electronic Digital Temperature Controller-cum-Indicator.
The Chamber is provided
with two ports with adjustable openings
for enabling natural change of air
inside it by convection. (These ports
can also be used for providing electrical
access to the Test Specimens kept
inside the Oven, if so desired).