SOP for Operation of the Muffle Furnace

 

1. OBJECTIVE

To lay down a procedure for Operation of the Muffle Furnace.

2. SCOPE

This procedure is applicable for Muffle Furnace installed in Quality Control Department, at XYZ Limited.

3. RESPONSIBILITY

Execution     :   Chemist and above – QC department.

Checking      :   Asst. Manager and above – QC department

4.  PROCEDURE

• Switch on the furnace.

• Furnace temperature is pre-set using the temperature controller cum indicator as follows.

• Press the red switch and rotate the black knob till the desired temperature is indicated in the digital display.

• Release the red switch. The digital display will show the present furnace temperature.

• Allow the furnace to stabilize at the set temperature for some time.

• Put off the furnace and then open the door and introduce the sample.

• Close the door properly and switch on the furnace again.

• Switch off the furnace while loading or unloading

5. REFERENCE(s) 

Nil

6. ABBREVIATION(s)

Abbreviation	Full Description
SOP	Standard Operating Procedure
Q.C	Quality control

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