Ignitability Measurements With the Cone Calorimeter.
Ignitability Measurements With the Cone Calorimeter.
(7721 K)
Babrauskas, V.; Parker, W. J.
NBSIR 86-3445; 49 p. September 1986.
Fire and Materials, Vol. 11, No. 1, 31-43, March 1987.
Available from:
National Technical Information Service
Order number: PB87-123196
Keywords:
cone calorimeters; ignitability; plastics; radiant
ignition; upholstered furniture; wood materials
Abstract:
The Cone Calorimeter is a new-generation instrument
developed primarily for making rate of heat release
measurements. This instrument, containing a uniform and
well-characterized irradiance source, was also seen to
be useful for making measurements of radiant ignition on
materials. Data have now been collected for a wide
range of materials. The effects of various apparatus
dependencies are discussed. Also, some comparative data
are available illustrating the performance of similar
materials in other apparatuses. Finally, for a selected
material, Douglas fir particle board, a detailed
comparison with an ignition model has been made.
Building and Fire Research Laboratory
National Institute of Standards and Technology
Gaithersburg, MD 20899