Thermal Protective Performance Tester (TPP)

The Thermal Protective Performance (TPP) Test Device was developed to measure the time elapsed for convective and radiant heat to penetrate through a protective composite fabric system - measuring the resulting damage to human skin.

Standards：

BS EN ISO 6942. EN 366. EN 407. ISO 11612.  ASTM F1939. ASTM F2702. NFPA 1971. NFPA 2112. GB 38543. GB/T 38306

Feature：

Industrial personal computer with analysis software is suitable for severe testing conditions.

Automatic calculation for heat transmission factor and radiant heat transfer index.

Sample holder with force applied kit is easy to operate.

Single pump for shutter movement and cooling water loop.

Parameter：

• Up to 7.5 in x 7.5 in. (19 cm x19 cm) sample size

• Copper slug calorimeter sensors (ASTM or ISO)

• ± 0.75°C temperature measurement

• ± 3% radiant heat flux measurement

• Device Dimensions: 42 in. x 20 in. x 18 in. (107 cm x 51 cm x 46 cm)

• Space Requirements: 46 in. x 26 in. x 24 in. (117 cm x 67 cm x 61cm)

• Power Requirements: 208-265 VAC, 50/60Hz, Single-phase

• Maximum nominal current 20 Amps

• Compressed Air: Clean/dry air at 70-90 PSI, (145 PSI max)

• Cooling Water: Cooling water required, chiller or tap water source is acceptable

• Propane Requirement: Regulated supply at 15 PSI (minimum)

• Water-cooled radiant heat source with 9 quartz (500W) infrared lamps

• Two gas burners with flame detection auto ignition

• Mass flow controller for precise gas control

• Water-cooled protective shutter

• Pneumatic sample carriage and shutter assembly

• Integrated sensor cooling stand (air cooled)

• Emergency stop cuts gas flow, power to lamps and pneumatics

• Tinted tempered glass shield protects operator

• Software safety interlocks monitor water flow, carriage position, burner ignition