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Energy Research Institute

Facilities- Fuel Tests

A range of standard fuel property tests are available including:

  • Bomb calorimetry (Parr 6200) to BS 1016
  • Closed-cup flashpoint (Setaflash Series 3)
  • Proximate analysis of biomasses, coals and other solid fuels to BS 1016 or draft CEN/TS standards
  • Ultimate (CHNSO) analysis of solid and liquid fuels
  • Ash fusion and deformation temperatures to BS ISO 540 or DD CEN/TS 15370-1 using a Carbolite CAF Digital furnace
  • BET surface area