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Bomb Calorimeter Applications
Want to know about where you can use your oxygen bomb calorimeter system?
Oxygen bomb calorimeters can be applied to various applications and industries including, but not limited to: Fuel Oils, Aviation Fuel, Ammunition, Coal, Food & Nutrition, Animal Feed, University Research, Alternative Energy Research, and the combination of polymers and composites.
APPLICATION NOTES
The following bomb calorimeter applications notes are available for download.
Please contact us should you require any further information. For sample analysis inquiries please contact us at calo@ddsystems.co.za
FUEL OILS
These bomb calorimeter application notes focus on burning a fuel oil that does not evaporate at room temperature and does not spontaneously combust at room temperature at a pressure of 3 MPA.
The calorific value (CV) of most liquid oils can be determined in exactly the same way as solids e.g. coal, i.e. by placing the sample in a pressurized bomb vessel, igniting the sample and measuring the released heat in a controlled environment.
| DOWNLOAD NOW: Fuel Oil Used in Brick Making Part 1 - Application Note |
These application notes focus on burning a fuel oil that evaporates or spontaneously ignites with increased pressure.
| DOWNLOAD NOW: Fuel Oil Used in Brick Making Part 2 - Application Note |
AVIATION FUEL
The following bomb calorimeter application note focuses on burning aviation fuel that evaporates or spontaneously ignites with increased pressure:
| DOWNLOAD NOW: Fuel Oil (Aviation Fuel) - Application Note |
AMMUNITION
The following bomb calorimeter application note focuses on a material that generates its own oxygen in combustion, i.e. it does not require oxygen in the atmosphere to sustain combustion. The propellant cannot be ignited in the same manner as coal samples because the oxygen is replaced by nitrogen that prevents the cotton from burning. Consequently the firing wire must be extended so that it can touch the sample and the firing voltage must be increased. The test sample had a very low CV so the mass was increased to 2 gram so as to obtain a significant temperature rise of the vessel.
| DOWNLOAD NOW: Ammunition Munitions Propellants - Application Note |
COAL
Determining the calorific value (CV) of coal is the most widespread use of the calorimeter. The CV value of coal is used as one of the parameters for determining the quality of coal.
ALTERNATIVE ENERGY SOURCE:
Many institutions are doing research and development on alternative energy sources.
Alternative energy refers to energy sources, which are not based on the burning of fossil fuels or the splitting of atoms. The renewed interest in this field comes from the undesirable effects of pollution (as witnessed today) both from burning fossil fuels and from nuclear waste by-products. Fortunately there are many means of harnessing energy, which have less damaging impacts on our environment.
Part of the research involves determining the calorific value (energy content) of the alternative energy source. Institutions performing this type of research include : Universities, Research Facilities, Government and Private Industries.
| DOWNLOAD NOW: Alternative Energy Source, Wood, Peat and Coal - Application Note |
FOOD & NUTRITION
Many institutions are doing research and development on food. The aim is to improve the nutritional value of the food. The parameters may be to compare different foods or different manufacturers or to genetically improve the food. Other aspects may be to improve the digestion and energy absorption of animal feeds.
Part of the research involves determining the calorific value of the food. The calorific value of a particular food is the same as the energy content of that food.
The food can be for either human or animal consumption.
Institutions performing this type of research include : Animal and Dairy Research, Department of Agriculture, Department of Animal Sciences, Universities, and Educational Institutions, Government or private food industries.
| DOWNLOAD NOW: Sugars - Application Note |
| DOWNLOAD NOW: Breakfast Cereals - Application Note |
| DOWNLOAD NOW: Potato Chip - Application Note |
| DOWNLOAD NOW: Pulses - Application Note |
ANIMAL FEED AND UNIVERSITY APPLICATIONS
The bomb calorimeter application notes below are samples from a local university - animal science department. Using the alternative method for calorific measurement of animal feed, carcass, faeces, etc. (a crushed sample placed in a gelatin capsule)
| DOWNLOAD NOW: Animal Feed Measurement - Application Note |
| DOWNLOAD NOW: Animal Faeces Measurement - Application Note |
| DOWNLOAD NOW: Animal Carcass Measurement - Application Note |
POLYMERS & COMPOSITES
Many institutions are doing research and development on polymers and composites. The research is being done mainly in the automotive industry, whereby dampening and sealing materials are manufactured at the plants. We are not entirely sure of the aim of the analysis of these materials but can conclude that it can be related to the recycling of the materials after use or to determine the calorific value of these materials and their ability to ignite and the safety of these materials.
| DOWNLOAD NOW: Polymer and Composite Measurement - Application Note |
COSMETIC PRODUCTS
Many institutions are doing research and development on burning cosmetic products such as liquid hairspray, shampoos, lotions, etc. The reason behind such analysis is to determine the chemical safety characters such as flammability, explosion and others. The reason behind this analysis is for airline inspection and the limitations enforced by the authorities to liquid substances which are allowed on airlines.
| DOWNLOAD NOW: Cosmetic Product Liquid Hairspray - Application Note |
| DOWNLOAD NOW: Cosmetic Product Shampoo - Application Note |
