Heat of Combustion Testing

The 6200 Isoperibol Calorimeter is used to determine the heat of combustion of solid and liquid samples to determine and identify potentially dangerous chemical reactions. It is widely used to analyze fuels (solid or liquid), waste, and combustible samples and detects minimal energy changes with high accuracy. Our Parr™ Model 6200 ensures reliability, accuracy, and repeatability with its well-established Parr™ 1108 style oxygen bomb and compactness of the calorimeter. It features a temperature-controlled water jacket, a built-in automatic system for charging the bomb with oxygen, and a precise electronic thermometry system. The calorimeter safely burns samples up to 8,000 calories per charge, using oxygen charging pressures up to 40 atm.

Precision is a significant testing advantage. According to the manufacturer, the high level of precision is achieved through its electronic thermometer that uses a thermistor sensor specifically designed and sealed in a stainless steel probe that is located in the calorimeter cover. This advanced electronic thermometry leads to precise results even with small temperature changes. Equally as notable is its effective thermal jacking. A sealed immersion heater and a built-in heat exchanger combined with a calorimeter operated controller yields accurate jacket temperature control as it minimizes external heat changes that can alter results.

The Parr™ Model 6200 is also well-known for its efficient automatic oxygen charging system, enabling rapid testing at controlled rates to a pre-set pressure. This state-of-the-art system automatically generates its energy equivalent (EE) value from a series of standardization tests. Following the specifications by ASTM and international methods, it has 10 as the default number of tests. Parameters are easily adjustable to meet specific requirements and will generate accurate results quickly for our clients.

Instrument

6200-Isoperibol-Calorimeter

The Parr™ 6200 Isoperibol Calorimeter

Applicable Standard

Standard Test Methods that the Parr™ 6200 complies with are:

  • ASTM D240, “Standard Test Method for Heat of Combustion of Liquid Hydrocarbon Fuels by Bomb Calorimeter”
  • ASTM D4809, “Standard Test Method for Heat of Combustion of Liquid Hydrocarbon Fuels by Bomb Calorimeter (Precision Method)”
  • ASTM D5468, “Standard Test Method for Gross Calorific and Ash Value of Waste Materials”
  • ASTM D5865, “Standard Test Method for Gross Calorific Value of Coal and Coke”
  • ASTM E711, “Standard Test Method for Gross Calorific Value of Refuse-Derived Fuel by the Bomb Calorimeter”
  • ISO 1928, “Solid Mineral Fuels – Determination of Gross Calorific Value by the Bomb Calorimetric Method, and Calculation of Net Calorific Value”

Sample Requirements

The sample holder has a volume of ~5.5 cm^3. 52-8000 Calorie sample range and 0.6-1.2 g mass sample range. Testing parameters can be adjusted to accommodate unusual sample sizes and specific requirements.

Sample Preparation

Samples can be run "as-received" or prepared in our laboratory. Our test design experts have handled everything from highly toxic or flammable samples, regulated, gas condensation, catalyst injection, and more. Call us at 1-844-ioKinetic to discuss any specific sample preparation needs.