Test equipment TPP-EN ISO 9151

Characteristics

  • Protective clothing against heat and flame - Determination of heat transmission on exposure to flame   

The device is used to determine the heat transmission of flame exposure to protective clothing against heat and flames. A classification of materials can be made by comparing the determined heat transfer indices, which serve as a reference for the relative heat transfer under the specified test conditions.

A specimen is placed in a specimen holder. A calorimeter is placed directly on the inside of the specimen. The soecimen is then exposed to a heat flow of 80±2 kW/sqm generated by a propane gas burner. The time required to raise the temperature at the specimen by 24 °C is measured.

Technical specifications

Type of specimen:

Protective clothing against heat and flames

Test standards:

EN ISO 9151

Sensors:

Heat flux (Calorimeter, thermocouple Type-T), gas flow, time, thermocouple Type K (flame protection), position switch linear drive, ambient temperature, humidity

Special features: The test is automated, with a laptop taking over the device control and recording of measurement data.

 

The sample holder is moved by means of an electric linear drive. Due to the high traversing speed, a closing element is not necessary.

The burner is equipped with a pilot flame safety device and an electric ignition.

The device is enclosed on 5 sides and equipped with a hinge switch on the door, which switches off the linear drive when the door is opened.

The device is enclosed on 5 sides and equipped with a hinge switch on the door, which switches off the linear drive when the door is opened.

For cooling the calorimeter a cooling device with electric fan is available.

Supplies:

230 VAC / 150 VA

Flue gas exhaust, compressed air

Propane gas

Dimensions (Test frame):

approx. 680 x 740 x 610 mm (W x h x d)

Weight (Test frame):

approx. 50 kg