ISO 5660 Cone Calorimeter for building materials heat release rate test

Product introduction:

The Cone Calorimeter is a state-of-the-art fire testing instrument designed to measure heat release rate (HRR), smoke production, ignition time, and mass loss rate in accordance with ISO 5660, ASTM E1354, and BS 476-15 standards. This device is essential for evaluating the fire performance of materials and products, making it a critical tool for laboratories and research institutions.

The cone calorimeter integrates a 19-inch analysis cabinet and a 15-inch industrial touch screen computer to support fully automatic control and testing processes. The equipment is equipped with a data acquisition system that can automatically record the output data of instruments such as gas analyzers, orifice flow meters, and thermocouples. Test results include heat release rate, smoke flow, C factor, ignition time, total oxygen consumption, total smoke generation, etc., helping users quickly obtain accurate test data.

Test Standards:

ISO 5660: Reaction to fire tests – Heat release, smoke production and mass loss rate
ASTM E 1354: Standard Test Method for Heat and Visible Smoke Release Rates for Materials and Products Using an Oxygen Consumption Calorimeter
BS 476 Pt.15: Fire tests on building materials and structures - Method for measuring the rate of heat release of products

Feature:

1. Modular design, flexible response to various test needs
The cone calorimeter adopts a split design and a movable analysis cabinet. It is not only suitable for standard cone calorimeter tests, but also can be connected to large heat release rate test systems, such as single combustion test devices, solid room fire and cable combustion classification detection. The equipment complies with international standards such as ISO 5660, ASTM E1354 and GB/T16172, and can meet diverse test needs.

2. Integrated test system, intelligent operation experience
The equipment integrates the test body and 19-inch analysis cabinet, built-in 15-inch industrial touch screen computer, supports full process control and test operation. Users can easily manage the test process through the touch screen to ensure the efficiency and accuracy of the test.

3. Efficient heating system, flexible adjustment of heat output
The cone heater has a rated power of 5000W, a heat output range of 0-100kW/m², and is precisely controlled by a PID temperature controller. The heater can be placed horizontally or vertically to adapt to different test needs and ensure the performance evaluation of the material under different thermal radiation conditions.

4. Diverse sample handling capabilities
The sample box can accommodate samples with a maximum size of 100mm x 100mm x 50mm, with a sample weighing range of 0-2000g and an accuracy of 0.1g. The equipment also supports different weighing ranges and accuracies according to customer needs to meet diverse sample testing needs.

5. High-precision ignition system to ensure test reliability
The ignition system uses a high-voltage spark generator of no less than 10KV, and automatically positions through a rotating cylinder to ensure the accuracy and consistency of the ignition process and improve the reliability of the test.

6. Advanced gas analysis technology to ensure data accuracy
The equipment is equipped with a paramagnetic oxygen analyzer with a measuring range of 0-25%. Users can choose SIEMENS® or ABB® brand gas analyzers. The carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide analyzers use NDIR technology with a measuring range of 0-1% and 0-10% respectively, ensuring high accuracy of gas analysis.

7. Laser smoke density analysis, accurate measurement of smoke release
The smoke density analysis uses a laser system, including photodiodes, HeNe lasers, main detectors and auxiliary detectors, which can accurately measure smoke density and ensure the accuracy of smoke release data.

8. Adjustable exhaust system to ensure a stable test environment
The exhaust system consists of a fan, a smoke hood, an exhaust pipe and an orifice flowmeter. The flow of the exhaust fan can be adjusted in the range of 0-50g/s with an accuracy of 0.1g/s to ensure the stability and controllability of the gas flow during the test.

9. Ring sampler, uniform gas flow
The ring sampler is installed on the air inlet pipe 685mm away from the smoke hood. There are 12 small holes on the sampler to ensure the uniformity of the gas flow composition and improve the reliability of the test data.

10. Accurate temperature measurement to ensure consistent test conditions
The airflow temperature is measured by a closed thermocouple with a diameter of 1.6mm. The thermocouple is installed 100mm above the flow measurement hole to ensure the accuracy and consistency of the temperature measurement.

11. Integrated gas pretreatment system to ensure clean test environment
The equipment is equipped with an integrated gas pretreatment system, including a sampling pump, filter, condenser, peristaltic pump and moisture filter, to ensure clean and stable gas samples during the test.

12. Condenser and pump system to ensure efficient gas treatment
The condenser temperature range is 0-5℃, the diaphragm pump flow rate is 3 liters/minute, and the pressure is 2.5 bar, ensuring the efficiency and stability of the gas treatment process.

13. Humidity alarm system to automatically monitor the test environment
The humidity alarm unit can automatically alarm when the humidity of the sample gas is too high, and communicate through the test software to ensure the stability of the test environment.

14. Flow alarm system to ensure normal operation of the equipment
The flow alarm unit automatically alarms when the smoke in the sample gas is blocked, and prompts to replace the filter device to ensure the normal operation of the equipment and the continuity of the test.

15. High-precision heat flow meter to ensure accurate measurement of heat release rate
The equipment uses SB heat flow meter with a design range of 0-100kW/m, an accuracy of ±3%, and a repeatability of ±0.5%, ensuring high accuracy and reliability of heat release rate measurement.

16. Portable water cooling system improves the convenience of equipment use
The equipment is equipped with a portable water cooling system. Users can use the heat flow meter without connecting to an external water source, which greatly improves the portability and convenience of the equipment.

17. Automatic calibration function to ensure accurate test results
The equipment is equipped with a methane calibration burner to calibrate the response of the entire test system to ensure the accuracy and repeatability of the test results.

18. Data acquisition system to automatically record test data
The data acquisition system can automatically record the output data of instruments such as gas analyzers, orifice flow meters, thermocouples, etc. to ensure the integrity and traceability of test data.

19. Software operating system to provide comprehensive test results
The equipment is equipped with a software operating system. The test results include heat release rate, flue gas flow, C coefficient, ignition time, total oxygen consumption, total smoke generation, mass loss rate, total heat release, effective combustion heat, carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide generation, etc., to help users comprehensively analyze material properties.

Test data:
1. Heat Flux, Unit: kW/m2
2. Exhaust duct flow rate, Unit: l/s
3. C factor, Unit:1/kg.m.K
4. Ignition time and Extinguishment time, Unit:s
5. Total oxygen consumption, Unit: g
6. Total Smoke Release, Unit: m/m2
7. Mass loss and Mass loss rate, Unit: g, g/s
8. Heat release rate, Unit: MJ/kg, kw/m2
9. Effective heat of combustion, Unit: MJ/kg
10. Carbon monoxide yield, Unit: kg/kg
11. Carbon dioxide yield, Unit: kg/kg