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ASTM A991 Standard Test Method for Conducting Temperature Uniformity Surveys of Furnaces Used to Heat Treat Steel Products
The ASTM A991 test method measures temperature uniformity in a furnace for heat-treating steel items, ensuring it maintains acceptable temperature variation as per product specifications or agreed upon by clients and heat treatment service providers. The ASTM A991 test method is useful for people who use, manufacture, and provide calibration service for heat treat furnaces used to process steel products. ASTM A991 is used to determine the capability of the furnace to meet the permissible temperature variation specified in the applicable product specification, or as agreed to by the purchaser and supplier of heat treat services.
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Introduction to ASTM A991
The ASTM A991 test method is used for heat treat furnaces in any of the following categories: Continuous or semi-continuous conveyance furnaces, Batch furnaces, and Salt or liquid baths and fluidized beds. Furnaces are used in various industries and applications for heating steel products. Regardless of the type of heat treatment furnace or processing cycle, users may need to be mindful of the temperature uniformity in the furnace and if the material is processed in a zone that may satisfy the pertinent allowed temperature fluctuation standards. The ASTM A991 test method can be utilized by anyone involved in manufacturing, using, or offering calibration services for heat treat furnaces used in steel product processing.
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ASTM A991 Test Procedure
Specimen Selection
Steel specimens that match the size, shape, and thermal characteristics of furnace-processed products are chosen, ensuring they are clean, free from contaminants, and labeled for identification during testing.
Test Setup and Execution
The selected specimens are placed evenly in the furnace’s working space, ensuring they are not in direct contact. The furnace is run under normal conditions, and temperature measurements are recorded. The specimens are monitored until uniformity is achieved, typically after a dwell time. The data is analyzed to assess temperature uniformity. Deviations are reported, and corrective actions are taken if necessary to ensure the furnace meets the standards.
ASTM A991 Test Specimens
Specimen Details
ASTM A991 test specimens should be representative of steel products processed in the furnace, including components, parts, or samples. They should be size-matched to simulate real-world conditions and made of the same type or similar material, ensuring consistent thermal behavior during the test.
Specimen Dimensions
The dimensions of specimens depend on the typical dimensions of steel products processed in the furnace. Flat products can be rectangular, cylindrical, or complex-shaped, while cylindrical products can be 10 mm in diameter by 100 mm in length. For complex-shaped products, specimens should mimic their shapes and sizes as closely as possible.
ASTM A991 Test Results
A uniform temperature profile in the furnace is aimed at being achieved by providing a temperature map across its working space during the survey. The data is compared to the temperature uniformity criteria specified in the ASTM A991 standard, hot and cold spots are identified, and furnace compliance is determined. The reliability of heat treatment processes is confirmed, ensuring that high-quality, mechanically metallurgical steel products are produced.
Tests Related to ASTM A991
Important tests relevant to ASTM A991 include ASTM E207 for Thermal EMF Test of Single Thermoelement Materials by Comparison with a Reference Thermoelement of Similar EMF-Temperature, ASTM E220 (Test Method for Calibration of Thermocouples By Comparison Techniques), and ASTM E608 (Specification for Mineral-Insulated, Metal-Sheathed Base Metal Thermocouples).
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