Making small electric furnace 1

[mohtogh]

Hello,
If I want to make a electric furnace 0.5*0.5*0.5 cubic m,what is the requred kilowatt for electrical element ? (suppose furnace temp. is 600deg C )
Thank for all replies

 

[butelja]

It depends upon the heatup rate you want, what you are putting in the furnace, and how it is insulated. Do an energy balance and you will have the answer.

 

[dvd]

You can find some good advice at the Chromalox website:

http://www.mychromalox.com/technical/tableofcontents/default.asp

Look up "Determining Heat Energy Requirements"