Investigation of ignition of thermoplastics through the Hot Wire Ignition Test /

(type K) thermocouples. A direct relationship between time

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: De Araujo, Luiz Claudio Bonilla, 1964-
Format: Thesis eBook
Language:English
Published: [Place of publication not identified] : [publisher not identified] ; 1998.
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Summary:(type K) thermocouples. A direct relationship between time
12-channel scanning thermometer and 30 AWG chromel-alumel
by ASTM D 3874 - 90a - Standard Test Method for Ignition of
by ASTM D 3874. Temperature measurements were made using a
circuit capable of maintaining a continuous 60 Hz power
density of 0.26 W/mm over 12 inches (304.8 mm) of No. 24 AWG,
detected this relation no similar study using this procedure
electrical equipment. The main objective of this project was
expected result, since extensive research has already
Ignition Test. This test is prescribed by Underwriters
investigated. The apparatus used for this test was specified
Laboratories as one of various requirements for polymeric
Materials by Hot Wire Sources. It consisted of a supply
materials used in enclosures or insulation systems of
may be used to obtain important information regarding the
Nichrome V wire and a variable transformer for adjustment of
of temperature measurements, it is clear that this procedure
phenomena of selected polymeric materials using the Hot Wire
piece of the wire was calibrated according to procedure given
some materials during the ignition process were also
The purpose of this research was to investigate the ignition
the voltage to achieve the desired current. A representative
thermo-physical characteristics of polymeric materials.
time. In addition, temperature changes at the surface of
to identify the effect of specimen thickness on the ignition
to ignition and thickness was verified. Although this was an
was found in the literature. Furthermore, from the results
Item Description:"Major subject: Safety Engineering".
Vita.
Physical Description:xi, 84 leaves : illustrations ; 28 cm.
Also available online.
Issued also on microfiche from Lange Micrographics.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references: 74-77.