China Vacuum Calciner Factory - Advanced Cleaning Equipment Suppliers for Chemical Fibers and Filter Elements
Vacuum Calciner Working Principles
The vacuum calcining furnace operates on the thermal breakdown characteristics of chemical fiber polymers, which melt near 300°C, crack and coke above 300°C without air, and fully oxidize above 400°C under vacuum with trace oxygen.
Stage 1: Initial Melting (~300°C)
The workpiece is heated to around 300°C. Most polymers melt and drain into the bottom waste collection tank, leaving minimal polymer residue and ash inside micropores.
Stage 2: Vacuum Oxidation (400–500°C)
The furnace heats up to 400–500°C according to process settings. The vacuum pump starts, introducing minimal air to fully oxidize residual polymers into CO₂ and water vapor.
Stage 3: Water Spray Scrubbing
Suspended ash and water vapor pass through a water spray scrubber driven by the vacuum pump, washing the impurities cleanly out of the furnace with water.
Eco-Friendly & Low Emission
The entire operation discharges no polluting gases. Any outdoor emissions consist solely of trace amounts of carbon dioxide and minimal ash carried away by the scrubber water.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
1. What is the fundamental working principle of a vacuum calciner?
It utilizes the thermal properties of polymers: melting around 300°C, cracking and coking in air-isolated conditions above 300°C, and fully oxidizing above 400°C under vacuum conditions with trace oxygen.
2. How is bulk polymer removed from the workpiece during the first stage?
The workpiece is heated to roughly 300°C, causing the majority of surface polymers to melt and flow directly into the bottom waste collection tank.
3. What happens when the furnace temperature reaches 400–500°C?
At 400–500°C, the vacuum pump activates and introduces a controlled amount of air, fully oxidizing the remaining polymer into carbon dioxide and water vapor.
4. How are ash and vapor cleaned from the furnace?
Floating ash and water vapor are sprayed and washed via a water spray scrubber system connected to the vacuum pump, then safely evacuated and flushed away by water.
5. Does the vacuum calcining process emit harmful industrial exhaust?
No. The entire process does not emit polluting gases; only a small amount of carbon dioxide is discharged outdoors, with negligible ash carried away by the water scrubber.

