The sensor of choice for cone calorimeters

SBG04 measures heat flux in the range of (10 to 100) x 103 W/m2. Equipped with a black absorber, heat flux sensors of this type are designed for measurement in an environment in which heat flux is dominated by radiation. SBG04’s thermopile sensor generates an output voltage proportional to the incoming irradiance. The sensor is water-cooled. Water cooling is typically supplied by tap water connected to the stainless steel in and outlet tubes. These tubes stand at a 90° angle to the 0.5 inch diameter cylindrical sensor body axis, and parallel to the black sensor surface as required for testing with cone calorimeters.

Heat flux sensor with next level technology

SBG04 employs a novel sensor design, which combines the benefits of foil technology of the traditional Gardon gauges with those of the thermopile technology of traditional Schmidt-Boelter gauges.

Several advantages

Mounting

To position SBG04 according to the standard practise of ISO 5660 and ASTM E1354 a “flux meter mount” shall be used. The recommended dimensions for the slot in the mount for SBG04 are provided in figure 4 (see the brochure that can be downloaded on this page). Contact your cone calorimeter equipment supplier for an suitable mount or modification.

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