The Phi-Tec I computer-controlled adiabatic reaction calorimeter determines the heat evolved and pressure developed during an uncontrolled exothermic runaway reaction.
Phi-Tec I is a digital-age successor to the Arc.
It is compact enough to fit in the corner of a small fume hood, is simple to use and has low operating costs.
It tells the user the consequences of mal-operation and can provide information such as exotherm onset temperature, heat release (or temperature rise), pressure increase, global reaction kinetics, time to maximum rate (TMR) and SADT (commonly used in storage / transportation studies).
Typical sample sizes are between 0.5 and 5g, using high pressure cells, or bombs, of between 7 and 11ml volume.
Custom cells can be used for sample agitation.
Direct temperature sensing, giving a more representative measurement and greater sensitivity, comes as standard.
The Phi-Tec I is available in a battery testing version (Phi-Tec BTC) and can test a range of battery types up to 35 x 35cm.
