Project: Metrology for thermal protection materials
Recent advances in thermal protection include the development of polymers, aerogels and fibrous based composite systems. These new materials are thinner, lighter and stronger, and provide a thermal performance several times better, than conventional insulation materials. However, it is difficult to evaluate their performance. Measurements of thermal conductivity can produce scatter of over 100 % for these new types of material. This leads to a lack of confidence and investment from manufacturers, an inability to demonstrate performance for certification and means that industry has to use costly full-scale testing during the development of aerospace components, fire safety systems and process plants, for example. This project will establish a framework for measurements of thermal conductivity in order to improve industrial measurement techniques up to 800 °C. This will enable designers of fire engineering and transportation safety systems to select the best performing thermal protection materials, helping to reduce the rate of industrial disasters and, ultimately, to save lives.
| Acronym | SIB52 Thermo (Reference Number: SIB52) |
| Duration | 01/06/2013 - 31/05/2016 |
| Project Topic | Metrology |
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Project Results (after finalisation) |
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| Website | visit project website |
| Network | EMRP |
| Call | EMRP Call 2012 - Industry, SI Broader Scope and Open Excellence |
Project partner
| Number | Name | Role | Country |
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| 1 | NPL Management Limited | Coordinator | United Kingdom |
| 2 | Cesky Metrologicky Institut | Partner | Czech Republic |
| 3 | Laboratoire national de métrologie et d'essais | Partner | France |
| 4 | Magyar Kereskedelmi Engedelyezesi Hivatal | Partner | Hungary |
| 5 | Physikalisch-Technische Bundesanstalt | Partner | Germany |