SYMPOSIA PAPER Published: 01 January 1990
STP23309S

Comparison of Gas and Electric Radiant Panels for Measuring the Flammability of Loose-Fill Cellulose Insulation

Source

Two types of radiant panel apparatus are available for fire-related testing of cellulose insulation. One is the Flooring Radiant Panel (gas-fired radiant panel), an expensive piece of equipment that requires high operational and maintenance costs. The second type is the Veri-Flux “100” (electric radiant panel), also known as the Small-Scale Radiant Panel, which is currently being used as a quality control instrument in the cellulose insulation industry.

There have been few data published comparing the relative performance of the two instruments. This paper analyzes the performance of 53 samples of insulation when tested by these instruments. The analysis attempts to establish whether a direct comparison between the two instruments is feasible. The results of this study will be useful to an ASTM task group that is presently investigating the replacement of the larger gas-fired panel with the electric, small-scale panel.

Author Information

Siddiqui, SA
California Bureau of Home Furnishings and Thermal Insulation, North Highlands, CA
Hillier, RL
California Bureau of Home Furnishings and Thermal Insulation, North Highlands, CA
Damant, GH
California Bureau of Home Furnishings and Thermal Insulation, North Highlands, CA
Needles, HL
University of California at Davis, Davis, CA
Price: $25.00
Contact Sales
Related
Reprints and Permissions
Reprints and copyright permissions can be requested through the
Copyright Clearance Center
Details
Developed by Committee: C16
Pages: 221–230
DOI: 10.1520/STP23309S
ISBN-EB: 978-0-8031-5109-3
ISBN-13: 978-0-8031-1278-0