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CAL3K-AP BOMB CALORIMETER SYSTEM

CAL3K-AP BOMB CALORIMETER SYSTEM

Our top of the range product is our faster calorimeter in the CAL3K range. The CAL3K-AP has a sample repeat speed of 4-6 minutes per sample and can handle more than 10 samples per hour for faster throughput. The CAL3K-AP is suited for a clean and well maintained laboratory with a requirement for very fast and accurate results. It uses a combination of the Isothermal and Adiabatic calorimetry methods, while still being waterless. There is no need for the external oxygen filling station as the vessel is automatically filled within the calorimeter. The CAL3K-AP system comes complete with the calorimeter and one air cooler.

AN AUTOMATED SYSTEM WITH LESS OPERATOR INPUT – Our top of the range product is our faster calorimeter in the CAL3K range. The CAL3K-AP has a sample repeat speed of 4-6 minutes per sample and can handle more than 10 samples per hour for faster throughput. The CAL3K-AP is suited for a clean and well maintained laboratory with a requirement for very fast and accurate results.
APPLICATION : The CAL3K-AP is best suited for a clean and well maintained laboratory with a requirement for very fast an accurate results.

Product Category: Calorimeter

Industry: Analytical and Environmental Labs, Biodiesel/Petrochemical, General Laboratory, Mining and materials

Supplier: Digital Data Systems (Pty) Ltd

Description

The CAL3K-AP Calorimeter uses a combination of the Isothermal and Adiabatic methods, while still using the dry method, i.e. it is waterless. The minimum determination time is up to 4.5 minutes. There is no need for an external oxygen filling station as the vessel is automatically filled with oxygen inside the bomb calorimeter and the pressure is monitored. It uses a combination of the Isothermal and Adiabatic calorimetry methods, while still being waterless. There is no need for the external oxygen filling station as the vessel is automatically filled within the calorimeter. The CAL3K-AP system comes complete with the calorimeter, bayonet bomb vessel and one air cooler.

CAL3K-AP OXYGEN BOMB CALORIMETER SYSTEM

The complete CAL3K-AP oxygen bomb calorimeter system contains all the parts and consumables necessary to set up the unit. The installation kits included with the setup of the calorimeter contains consumable for approximately 200 samples, depending on the type of sample being analyzed (coal analysisanimal feed analysis). Other samples like oil, might use more consumables as they are corrosive and could cause wear and tear. Additional consumables can be purchased separately (and in bulk quantities) for our authorized agents.

CAL3K-AP APPLICATION

It is best suited for a clean and well maintained laboratory with a requirement for very fast and accurate results.

CAL3K-AP PERFORMANCE

The CAL3K-AP uses a combination of the Isothermal and Adiabatic calorimetry methods, while still using the dry method, i.e. it is waterless. The minimum determination time is up to 4.5 minutes.

There is no need for an external oxygen filling station (CAL3K-AP) as the vessel is automatically filled with oxygen inside the bomb calorimeter and the pressure is monitored. The oxygen filling pressure can be changed (programmed) on the bomb calorimeter. The vessel pressure is monitored before firing for leaks and after firing for results quality assessment.

The fastest performance was achieved with one CAL3K-AP, 3 vessels and 2 coolers. This is a full occupation for a single operator.

COMPLETE CAL3K OXYGEN CALORIMETER SYSTEM

The CAL3K calorimeter requires a PC keyboard (as seen above/left with the complete system) to enter commands. The new lid design has two shocks which open the lid automatically. This is really a nifty new feature. The CAL3K-AP Oxygen Calorimeter will be supplied as a complete system which includes the calorimeter, the new air cooler , and 2 bayonet oxygen vessels.

The LCD display has 4 lines, the picture below only showing two of the lines. The first line shows what the CAL3K is doing at present, e.g. what mode the calorimeter is in and what it is doing.

LCD SCREEN

The second line shows the action the operator should take, e.g. "ENTER MASS, INSERT BOMB", etc. The third line is reserved for keyboard command and data entry, e.g. Enter Benzoic Acid Value in MJ. The fourth line gives additional information relating to faults and actions. If the subject help is activated then all 4 lines are used to display the help functions.

CALORIMETER WELL AND AUTOMATIC FILLING

This is the CAL3K Oxygen Bomb Calorimeter with the lid open. The new gas shocks allow for automatic opening. The shocks open the lid to 45°C, so that the well can ventilate after each sample determination.

The ATC HEATER (Ambient Temperature Control) insulates the oxygen bomb vessel from the outside environment. It contains heating elements designed so that the ATC temperature follows the vessel temperature.

BOMB WELL - The bomb well has a contact arrangement at the bottom to connect to the bomb electronics.The vessel temperature and calibration data are retrieved from this contact.

FILLING NOZZLE - The filling nozzle connects the bomb cavity to the high pressure oxygen and the deflating valve.

TOP CONTACT - Through this top contact the bomb is fired.

The electronics compartment is located in the blue side panel of the calorimeter. This electronics compartment is the "brain" of the calorimeter, as we like to call it. This is what makes everything work. There you will find the firing circuit and the ECU card, which can easily be removed, making maintenance quick and easy.

OPERATOR ASSISTANCE

The CAL3K Calorimeter has some added features which will make the operation of the oxygen calorimeter a lot easier and user friendly. Every step in the determination of the calorific value of the sample has a help screen attached and operator prompts assist with step-by-step instructions to operate the calorimeter.

EVENT LOGGING - The CAL3K-AP has 63 event classifications and can store a maximum of 6800 logged events.

DEFAULT PARAMETER FIELDS - The CAL3K-AP has 1 default parameter field for each mode. All fields are for different operation and operating modes.

FAULT AND FIELD TESTING CAPABILITY - The CAL3K-AP and vessel each have a factory and a field test built in. The field test allows the operator/user to test the functionality without any instruments or special connections.

FAULT FINDING

Extensive fault finding and testing

SEVEN CALIBRATION FIELDS

For different mode and different calorimeters

TEMPERATURE ACCURACY

Temperature accuracy of 10ppm (parts per million)(0.00001°C)

STEP-BY-STEP HELP

Screen prompts assist with step-by-step instructions to operate the calorimeter

BAYONET BOMB VESSEL

Self-Locking and Self-Sealing manual bayonet bomb vessel

VARIABLE FILLING PRESSURE

Allows for variable filling pressure

HIGH SPEED DETERMINATIONS

Choose between faster or more accurate determinations

RESULTS

Results in MJ/Kg, BTU/Ib or Callg

AIR COOLER

No water required to cool the bomb vessel

EXTREMELY ACCURATE

Extremely accurate (%RSD - 0.05%) determination eliminates multiple sample repeats

COMPENSATION*

Compensation for firing energy and sulphur

BALANCE INTERFACE

Balance interface with baud speed setting

MULTIPLE COMM CHANNELS

1 Wired (USB) and 2 optional wireless channels

PRESET FIELDS

One default setting per mode

IMPROVED INITIAL TIMING

Based on drift and time, or time after drift

USER FRIENDLY

User Friendly Operation

OPERATING PARAMETERS

Operating parameters can be changed via USB interface in experimental mode

FULL LIMS SUPPORT

For the assignment, scheduling, and tracking of samples

10 CALIBRATION AVERAGE

For variable amount of calibration average to suit your application

RESTRICT ACCESS

Operating parameter access is password restricted

FILTER DATA ON EVENTS

Extensive testing and detailed data viewing

ECO FRIENDLY

Eco Friendly - small carbon footprint. No water, low power consumption

LOW POWER CONSUMPTION

Very low power consumption. No temperature controlling required

LARGE STORAGE

Up to 1024 results storage

TEMPERATURE RANGE

Extensive temperature range from 0°C to 70°C

LINEAR SENSORS

Linear temperature sensing with platinum sensors

INTELLIGENT VESSEL

Intelligent vessel with built-in temperature sensing

EVENT LOGGING

Built-in event logging for ~6000 events

SAFETY

Safety checks guarantee the safety of the operator

LEAK DETECTION

Detects leaks and aborts the firing in the event of a leak

TEMPERATURE CONTROL

No temperature control of the lab/room needed

NO WATER REQUIRED

No Water Bucket. No Spillage.No Measuring

THREE OPERATING MODES

Isothermal, Adiabatic and ISOBATIC (and experimental)

MANUAL OXYGEN FILLING

Makes use of an external oxygen filling station

Specifications

Specification Information
Working (Operating) Temperature 15-70°C
Storage Temperature 0-70°C
Temperature Resolution 0.000001°C
Reproducibility/Repeatability <0.01% RSD
Resolution 0.000001 MJ/Kg
Results per hour 12 samples per hour using 3 bayonet bomb vessels
Measuring range max 99MJ, 99000J
Working temperature min 0°C
Working temperature max 50°C
Temperature Measurement Resolution 10ppm (parts per million)
Cooling Medium Air
Type of Cooling Airflow
Oxygen Operating Pressure Max 40 bar
Balance/Scale Interface RS232
Printer Interface RS232
PC Interface USB
Power Input 12W
Interface External Keyboard PS2
Oxygen Filling Automatic
De gasification Automatic
Halogen (Decomposition) Vessel Yes, optional
Analysis according to DIN 51900 Yes
Analysis according to ASTM D240 Yes
Analysis according to ASTM D4809 Yes
Analysis according to ASTM D5865 Yes
Analysis according to ASTM E711 Yes
Analysis according to ISO 1928 Yes
Dimensions 350mm x 280mm x 240mm
Weight ~12 kg
Permissible Ambient Temperature 0-35°C
Permissible Relative Humidity 80%
RS232 Interface Yes
USB Interface Yes
Voltage 220-240/ 100-120V, 12VDC, 3Amp
Frequency 50/60 Hz

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