Oxygen Bomb Calorimeter
The VeroCal oxygen bomb calorimeter is designed for precise heat of combustion measurement and calorific value determination for fuels and materials. Its advanced technology and intuitive interface make it suitable for laboratory research, industrial quality control, and energy analysis applications.
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Standards
- ASTM D240
- ASTM D5865
- ISO 1716
The VeroCal follows internationally recognized standards including ASTM D240 and ISO 1716, ensuring accurate and reproducible combustion analysis. The system also applies thermochemical corrections for sulfur formation, moisture content, and fuse wire combustion to deliver reliable calorific value calculations for different sample types.
Highlights
The VeroCal oxygen bomb calorimeter provides accurate and repeatable calorific value measurements for laboratories performing fuel testing, energy analysis, and material research. Designed for both industrial and research environments, the system simplifies combustion analysis while maintaining high precision.
Laboratories selecting an oxygen bomb calorimeter for fuel testing typically require accurate calorific value determination, compliance with recognized ASTM methods, and dependable performance across routine quality control and research applications.
The VeroCal supports testing of a wide range of materials including coal, coke, liquid fuels, and hydrocarbons. Its robust design ensures reliable operation under demanding laboratory conditions. Compliance with international standards such as ASTM D240, ASTM D5865, and ISO 1716 confirms its suitability for precise combustion testing and calorific value determination.
Features
Precision Combustion Analysis
The VeroCal is advanced laboratory equipment designed for heat of combustion measurement and calorific value analysis of fuels and energy materials.
- Precision Measurement: The Verocal delivers highly accurate heat of combustion measurements, following international standards like ASTM D240, ASTM D5865, and ISO 1716, ensuring reliable results for a variety of fuels and materials, including coal, coke, and hydrocarbons.
- User-Friendly Design: Featuring a simple and intuitive digital interface, the VeroCal includes essential controls like temperature sensors, mixers, and a digital screen, making it easy to operate for both novice and experienced users.
- Wide Range of Applications: This device is suitable for use in laboratories, industrial settings, and research environments, offering versatility for tasks such as energy analysis, fuel testing, and quality control.
- Safe and Efficient Operation: With detailed safety instructions for handling the oxygen bomb and preparing samples, the VeroCal ensures that operators can perform tests with confidence, avoiding risks like oxygen leaks or mishandling.
Testing Procedure and Operation
- Sample Preparation: Start by accurately weighing your sample and preparing it by attaching the fuse wire, ensuring it's positioned correctly for optimal combustion. The process also includes precise handling of the oxygen bomb and its components.
- Oxygen Bomb Handling: Follow the step-by-step instructions to load the oxygen bomb, ensuring no leaks by carefully assembling all parts, including the ignition electrodes and oxygen connections.
- Running the Test: Once the bomb is in place, fill the calorimeter bucket with water, set the bomb in the calorimeter, and begin the test. The device will monitor the temperature rise and provide accurate readings at specific intervals to calculate the calorific value of the sample.
- Data Calculation: The system automatically records the time and temperature data, allowing the user to easily calculate the heat of combustion using built-in thermochemical corrections, ensuring precise results in both calories and BTUs.
- Post-Test Maintenance: After the test, follow the instructions to clean the system, ensuring proper maintenance for future use. This includes washing the bomb and checking for any unburned fuse wire.
Technical Specifications
| Model | VeroCal – Oxygen Bomb Calorimeter (Heat of Combustion Analyzer) |
|---|---|
| Standards Compliance | ASTM D240, ASTM D5865, ISO 1716 |
| Applications | Fuel testing, energy analysis, and quality control |
| Device Dimensions | Compact, designed for laboratory use |
| Weight | Portable yet robust (specific weight not provided) |
| Operation System | Windows 10 |
| User Interface | Intuitive digital screen and controls |
| Result Storage Capacity | Electronic storage for test results |
| Result Format | Calories/gram or BTUs |
| Power Supply | 220V, 50/60 Hz AC |
| Power Consumption | Energy-efficient design |
| Device Operating Environment | Ideal for standard lab conditions |
| Temperature Resolution | High resolution (likely 0.001°C) |
| Automated Sample Capacity | Up to 1.5 grams per test |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which standards does your oxygen bomb calorimeter support?
Our oxygen bomb calorimeter is designed to comply with internationally recognized standards, including ASTM D240, ASTM D5865, and ISO 1716. This ensures accurate and reproducible heat of combustion measurements for fuels, hydrocarbons, and other energy-related materials.
How does VeroCal perform heat of combustion measurement?
The VeroCal measures heat of combustion by burning the sample in a pressurized oxygen environment within a sealed bomb chamber. The system monitors the temperature rise and applies thermochemical corrections for factors such as sulfur formation, moisture, and fuse wire combustion, ensuring accurate calorific value calculations.
Is the heat of combustion measured as HHV or LHV?
Our calorimeter primarily measures the higher heating value (HHV), which represents the total energy released during complete combustion, including the heat recovered from water vapor condensation. Laboratories can calculate lower heating value (LHV) if required, based on additional parameters.
What is benzoic acid used for in bomb calorimeter testing?
Benzoic acid is the standard calibration reference in bomb calorimetry because its heat of combustion is precisely known. Running a benzoic acid standard establishes the calorimeter's energy equivalent, ensuring accurate calorific value results in subsequent fuel and material tests.
What types of samples can be analyzed with your heat of combustion calorimeter?
The VeroCal is suitable for a wide range of materials, including coal, coke, liquid fuels, and hydrocarbons. This makes it a versatile solution for fuel testing, energy analysis, and quality control in laboratory and industrial environments.
How does your calorimeter ensure safe operation during testing?
We design our oxygen bomb calorimeter with controlled combustion procedures and safety-focused operation guidelines. Proper oxygen handling, secure bomb sealing, and step-by-step testing procedures help ensure safe and reliable operation under high-pressure conditions.
How do I choose a bomb calorimeter for ASTM D240 testing?
When selecting a bomb calorimeter for ASTM D240 testing, laboratories should evaluate standards compliance, measurement accuracy, automation features, data management capabilities, and sample compatibility. The VeroCal is designed to support recognized ASTM and ISO methods while providing repeatable calorific value measurements for petroleum fuels and other energy materials.
What is the difference between ASTM D240 and ASTM D5865 for calorific value testing?
ASTM D240 covers heat of combustion testing for liquid hydrocarbon fuels, while ASTM D5865 applies to solid fuels such as coal and coke. VeroCal supports both methods, along with ISO 1716, allowing laboratories to test a broader range of sample types on one system.
How often should a bomb calorimeter be calibrated?
Bomb calorimeters should be calibrated regularly using a benzoic acid standard, typically before each test series or at intervals defined by the lab's quality system, to maintain the accuracy required by ASTM D240 and ISO 1716.
How much sample is needed for a bomb calorimeter test?
VeroCal requires a small sample size, typically up to 1.5 grams, making it efficient for routine calorific value testing of fuels, coal, coke, and other combustible materials.