Automatic Oxygen Bomb Calorimeter: A Fast and Accurate Solution for Fuel Calorific Value Testing

DESCRIPTION / TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Automatic Oxygen Bomb Calorimeter: High-Precision Instrument for Industrial Fuel Calorific Value Analysis

In industrial operations, manufacturing facilities, and testing laboratories, verifying the quality and energy content of fuel is critical to maintaining combustion efficiency and strict quality control. The Automatic Oxygen Bomb Calorimeter is an advanced laboratory instrument engineered to accurately determine the calorific value (heating value) or heat energy released during the complete combustion of various fuel samples.

Operating Principle and Core Function The instrument operates by combusting a precisely weighed sample inside a sealed oxygen bomb filled with high-pressure oxygen to guarantee complete combustion. The heat generated from this reaction is transferred to the surrounding water within the calorimeter, where a high-resolution temperature sensor (0.0001 K) precisely measures the resulting temperature rise. Based on this thermal change, the system automatically calculates the sample's calorific value in full compliance with internationally recognized standards. Test results are clearly displayed on the integrated touchscreen interface and can be immediately printed via the built-in printer.

Industrial Applications This testing instrument is highly suited for fuel quality analysis, routine quality control, and research applications across industrial facilities and testing laboratories for a wide range of materials:
 

• Coal: Determining heating values for coal mining, power generation, and industrial boiler operations.
• Biomass: Assessing energy output in wood pellets, agricultural residues, and solid biofuels.
• Petroleum Products: Analyzing the calorific value of liquid hydrocarbons and refined petroleum fuels.
• Alternative Fuels: Evaluating the thermal potential of refuse-derived fuels (RDF) and emerging energy materials.

Benefits for Operational Efficiency and Quality Control

• Rapid Testing Cycle: With a single calorie measurement time of approximately 15 minutes per sample, laboratories can achieve high sample throughput and faster turnaround times.
• Automated Calculation and Reporting: Automatic data processing combined with an intuitive touchscreen and built-in printer eliminates manual calculation errors and streamlines laboratory documentation.
• Reliable Quality Assurance: Accurate energy measurement enables industrial plants to verify raw fuel specifications and optimize thermal process efficiency.

Key Features and Technical Specifications

• Superior Precision and Measurement Range: Delivers a temperature resolution of 0.0001K, a measurement precision of ≤0.05%, and a comprehensive energy measurement range of 0–50,000 J (0~50000J).
• International Standard Compliance: Fully conforms to major international testing standards, including ASTM D5865, ASTM D240, ASTM D4809, ASTM E711, ASTM D5468, AS 1038.5, BS EN 15400, BIS1350, ISO 9831, ISO 18125, GB/T 213, and GB/T 30727.
• Stable Water Jacket System: Features an external water tank capacity of about 40L and an inner water tank capacity of about 2.1L, operating reliably within a temperature range of 5~40°C.
• Compact and Efficient Design: Built with dimensions of 707363 cm and a machine weight of 70Kg, operating on an AC220V 50Hz power supply with low power consumption (≤ 1000W).

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