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1656227 
Journal Article 
Heat release rate calculation in oxygen consumption calorimetry 
Chow, WK; Han, SS 
2011 
Yes 
Applied Thermal Engineering
ISSN: 1359-4311 
31 
2-3 
304-310 
WOS:000284668200019 
Heat release rates of burning combustibles in bench-scale, medium-scale and large-scale experiments are now commonly measured by the oxygen consumption method. As the equations commonly used in the literature might not be appropriate for some conditions, a general equation including mole fractions of six components on nitrogen, oxygen, carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, soot and water vapor is presented in this paper. Difference in flow rates between the intake and exhaust gases is introduced for correction on incomplete combustion. The general equation can be simplified easily as other expressions under various conditions. Application of the equations for some special environments is illustrated. (C) 2010 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved. 
Oxygen consumption; Calorimetry; Heat release rate; Fire test