Cone Calorimeter
Specifications
Major Functions / Key Features
The cone calorimeter is a critical tool for fire safety education, providing a quantitative analysis of a material's reaction to fire under controlled conditions. It measures key parameters such as heat release rate, smoke production rate, mass loss rate, and ignition time by exposing a sample to a defined radiant heat flux. This equipment allows students to explore the fire behavior of different materials, assess the effectiveness of fire retardants, and understand how factors like material composition, surface characteristics, and environmental conditions influence fire growth and smoke emission. The cone calorimeter helps students gain a deeper understanding of material flammability, fire dynamics, and the impacts of combustion on safety, making it an invaluable addition to fire safety and engineering education.Location
Z1002 (Fire Engineering Laboratory under BEEE)Restriction
Everyone before using this equipment need to be trained. Corresponding training will be provided by the equipment supplier for our technical staff and postgraduate students in BEEE.Fee
Usage of the equipment for teaching purpose will be covered by the Department and usage for research purposes in BEEE and FCE will be required to pay for the consumables and associated costs by using their respective project funds.Other Information
Manufacturer: Fire Testing Technology
Model: icone
Category: Biological sciences | Materials science
Owned by: Department of Building Environment and Energy Engineering
Contacts
Dr Huang Xinyan
Department of Building Environment and Energy Engineering
- 34008286
- xy.huang@polyu.edu.hk
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