Custom Lab-Scale Fluidized Bed Furnace for Worcester Polytechnic Institute – CHTE
At ZYLAB, we take pride in supporting cutting-edge research across the globe with highly customized high-temperature solutions. Recently, we had the privilege of designing and manufacturing a lab-scale fluidized bed furnace for the Center for Heat Treating Excellence (CHTE) at Worcester Polytechnic
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At ZYLAB, we take pride in supporting cutting-edge research across the globe with highly customized high-temperature solutions. Recently, we had the privilege of designing and manufacturing a lab-scale fluidized bed furnace for the Center for Heat Treating Excellence (CHTE) at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI), one of the most prestigious research universities in the United States.
🔬 About the Project
The Center for Heat Treating Excellence (CHTE) is a leading research center focused on advancing heat treating technologies for industrial applications. The team at CHTE approached ZYLAB with a request for a fluidized bed furnace tailored for lab-scale experimentation, thermal process simulation, and metallurgical studies.
To meet their requirements, our engineering team provided a fully customized solution designed to deliver excellent temperature uniformity, gas distribution control, and safe continuous operation under different gas atmospheres.
⚙️ Key Features of the Custom Lab-Scale Fluidized Bed Furnace
- Temperature Range: Up to 1200°C
- Reactor Tube Material: High-purity quartz tube with 16-40 µm quartz sand filter plate
- Bed Volume: Optimized for lab-scale fluidization (suitable for small particle loads)
- Gas Control System: Precision flow control with Digital Mass Flow Controller (MFC)
- Heating Method: Uniform resistive heating with intelligent touchscreen controller
- Atmosphere Compatibility: Supports various atmospheric environments, including air, vacuum, inert gases (such as nitrogen, argon), and more to meet different experimental needs.
- Safety Design: Over-temperature protection, emergency gas shut-off, and air cooling system
This furnace enables precise simulation of heat treatment, powder behavior, and reaction kinetics in a fluidized bed system, offering unmatched flexibility for academic and industrial research.
Why WPI Chose ZYLAB
WPI’s selection of ZYLAB was based on our:
- Proven expertise in tailor-made laboratory furnaces
- Ability to meet strict research-grade specifications
- Responsive technical support and engineering customization
We worked closely with the CHTE team throughout the design and manufacturing process, ensuring all functional, safety, and integration requirements were fulfilled.
Supporting Global Research Excellence
This project underscores ZYLAB’s commitment to advancing global materials science, metallurgy, and thermal process research. By collaborating with leading institutions like WPI, we continue to deliver innovative furnace solutions that empower discovery and accelerate development.
Interested in a Custom Furnace?
ZYLAB offers fully customizable fluidized bed furnaces, tube furnaces, box furnaces, and CVD systems for universities, R&D labs, and industrial clients worldwide.
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Can Custom Lab-Scale Fluidized Bed Furnace for Worcester Polytechnic Insti be customised for our process?
Yes. Chamber or tube size, temperature profile, atmosphere, gas path, control system and data recording can all be adapted. Send us your process conditions and sample details and our engineers work out a configuration with you.
How quickly can Custom Lab-Scale Fluidized Bed Furnace for Worcester Polytechnic Insti be shipped?
Most standard ZYLAB models are held in stock. After testing and packing we normally ship Custom Lab-Scale Fluidized Bed Furnace for Worcester Polytechnic Insti within 3 to 7 days. Customised builds are scheduled after the drawing is confirmed, and we give you the date in writing before the order is placed.
How is Custom Lab-Scale Fluidized Bed Furnace for Worcester Polytechnic Insti packed for export?
Packing is chosen for the safety of the machine against freight cost, typically a plywood or wooden crate with internal padding and vacuum-sealed accessories. Export documents such as Form A, Form E and Form F can be issued to help you save duty.
Can you supply items that are not on this page?
Yes. We have access to the complete lines of most of our suppliers and build custom equipment in our own factory, so tell us what the experiment needs and we will source or make it.
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