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Heat release rate calorimetry

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A simple, theoretically sound method for eliminating the effects of internal heat absorption on rate of heat release is described for the Ohio State University (OSU) Release Rate apparatus. By monitoring the temperature of metal walls and calculating the heat loss to surroundings caused by changes in wall temperature due to heat absorption, a complete energy balance on the system allows the calculation of a true heat of release rate.

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    Edwin E. Smith

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Smith, E.E. Heat release rate calorimetry. Fire Technol 32, 333–347 (1996). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01037743

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