Process autoclave

automatichorizontalglass

TASKS OF THE OPERATOR WITH THE AUTOCLAVE Manual introduction of the platform with the glass pieces inside the autoclave Automatic horizontal and rotational closing of the door by means of pushbuttons and hydraulic cylinders. Selection of the determined cycle of treatment and locking of the door. Completion of the chosen cycle, unlocking of the door and removal of the glass loading platform. PROGRAMMED CYCLE Each process is based on programmed segments of temperature, pressure and maintenance time. Each segment is based on the following sub-stages: Pressurization and heating ramp. Maintenance. Depressurization and cooling ramp. In the ramp it is controlled that the temperature and pressure rise or fall, according to the ratios of temperature (ºC/min) and pressure (bar/min) programmed in the PLC. Different ratios can be programmed and usually range between 0.5 bar/min (for pressurization and depressurization) and between 0.5 and 2 ºC/min (for heating and cooling). During the maintenance phase, the programmed temperature and pressure conditions are maintained for a certain time. During any of the cycles, the pressure can be adjusted at will at any time within the physical limitations imposed by the fluids and systems used. The air flow for the pressurization and depressurization process is automatically regulated by means of a proportional valve that allows to adjust the ramp (bar/min).