Related Instructions ......................................................................................................................... 2
Terminology ..................................................................................................................................... 2
Characteristics of Bomb Calorimeters ............................................................................................. 3
Calorimeter Selection....................................................................................................................... 5
Standardization................................................................................................................................ 6
The Fuel Test................................................................................................................................... 6
Calorimetric Corrections .................................................................................................................. 7
Basis for Report ............................................................................................................................... 8
Gross and Net Heats of Combustion............................................................................................... 8
Chemical Analysis............................................................................................................................ 8
Safety Considerations...................................................................................................................... 9
Standard ASTM Test Methods ...................................................................................................... 10
International Standard Test Method .............................................................................................. 11
Australian Standard Test Method .................................................................................................. 11
British Standard Test Method ........................................................................................................ 11
German Standard Test Method ..................................................................................................... 11
Japanese Industrial Standard Method........................................................................................... 11
Additional References.....................................................