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An Intermediate‐Scale Calorimeter for building materials and assemblies
Author(s) -
Shaw James R.,
Urbas Joe
Publication year - 1993
Publication title -
fire and materials
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.482
H-Index - 58
eISSN - 1099-1018
pISSN - 0308-0501
DOI - 10.1002/fam.810170602
Subject(s) - calorimeter (particle physics) , sample (material) , calorimetry , scale (ratio) , process engineering , computer science , forensic engineering , engineering , reliability engineering , environmental science , chemistry , telecommunications , physics , chromatography , quantum mechanics , detector , thermodynamics
A new Intermediate Scale Heat Release Rate Test Method is being developed primarily for testing assemblies in the vertical mode. Using the oxygen consumption calorimetry methodology and exhaust collection systems that already exist in many laboratories in the US and around the world, the apparatus is very economical to install. The sample size lends itself to reptitive testing in a short period of time. Sample preparation is generally quick and easy. Further development of the method should progress now that the method has been introduced at ASTM and will be introduced formally into ISO in the near future. There has been a favorable response by several laboratories who are considering construction of the apparatus. Additional assemblies tests are already underway and additional data will be presented in the near future.