Key Features
- The FT Solutions Cone Calorimeter is used for assessing the rate of heat release and smoke production of polymeric and other types of materials
- Heat release rate is determined by measurement of oxygen consumption derived from oxygen concentration and flow rate in the combustion product stream; time to ignition (sustained flaming) is also measured
- Standards: ISO 5660, ASTM E 1354, BS 476 Pt. 15
- Available as an integrated body or with a detachable 19" / 24" analysis rack
- Auto split shutter delivers radiant heat to the specimen automatically, and an automatic filter carrousel handles laser calibration
- Automatic spark igniter simplifies ignition-time measurement, and an absorber-type glass protection door opens and closes easily for specimen observation during the test
- Gas analysis by a Servomex MultiExact 4100 (UK) analyzer — O₂, CO and CO₂ measured to 0.02% accuracy, with a heated line and filter for toxic-gas analysis
- All gas flows are MFC (Mass Flow Controller) regulated for accuracy and automatic control; sampling and bi-directional probes purge automatically on compressed air
- Portable water-cooling for the heat flux meter removes the need for plumbed water, and a precision load cell tracks mass loss rate
- PC-based CC 2024 DAQ software, with LabView-assisted control, runs the full test sequence and data acquisition
Technical Specifications
Core specifications for the FT Solutions CC-5660, from the manufacturer's datasheet.
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 19" rack: 1,800(W) × 900(D) × 2,700(H) mm 24" rack: 1,930(W) × 900(D) × 2,700(H) mm |
| Power Supply | AC 220V, 60Hz, 40A |
| Weight | 570 kg |
| Exhaust | Minimum 1.5 m³/min |
| Utilities Required | Methane gas, oxygen gas, mixed calibration gas (CO 0.8%, CO₂ 8%), high-purity nitrogen gas, compressed air, hood, duct and dust collector — final utility spec confirmed with FT Solutions at order stage |
| Installation Environment | 23°C ± 2°C ambient; site away from direct or scattered light, which can affect results; fire extinguisher required nearby |
| Recommended Install Space | Min. 2,500(W) × 1,500(D) × 3,000(H) mm, with extraction hood (Ø600 × 250mm min.) and 200mm duct |
System Components
The CC-5660 is built up from the following major assemblies.
Main Frame Assembly
Black-finished frame with integrated flow control; AC220V 3-phase inverter-driven blower; K-type stainless steel thermocouples; differential pressure transducer (0–500 Pa).
Gas Flow Sampling System
Cold trap with dedicated temperature controller; dual-headed vacuum pump; ambient pressure transducer (800–1,300 mbar); Drierite housing and filter.
Data Acquisition System
DAQ / switch unit with 16-channel reed multiplexer; USB/GPIB interface; industrial PC with 24" monitor running CC 2024 DAQ software.
Smoke Detection System
He-Ne laser (0.5 mW, 633 nm) with ND filter, re-calibrated automatically via the filter carrousel.
Conical Heater Assembly
Inconel conical heater (AC220V / 5,000W) with automatic split shutter; water-cooled heat flux meter (range 100 kW/m²); load cell rated to 5 kg at 0.1 g accuracy.
Gas Analyzer
Servomex MultiExact 4100 (UK): paramagnetic O₂ (0–100%), infrared CO₂ (0–10%) and CO (0–1%), each accurate to 0.02%, with built-in bypass and flow meter.
Heated Sample Line
5-metre heated line and filter for toxic gas analysis, temperature-controlled from 10°C to 250°C.
Measured Parameters
Each test run reports the following, per ISO 5660 / ASTM E1354:
- Heat flux applied to the specimen (kW/m²)
- Exhaust duct flow rate (L/s)
- Orifice calibration constant, C-factor (1/kg·m·K)
- Time to ignition and time to extinguishment (s)
- Total oxygen consumption (g)
- Total smoke release (m²/m²)
- Mass loss and mass loss rate (g, g/s)
- Heat release rate (kW/m², MJ/kg)
- Effective heat of combustion (MJ/kg)
- CO and CO₂ yield (kg/kg)
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