THERMAL CONDUCTIVITY – IS 17107

The VBCC Thermal Conductivity Test System is a precision-engineered laboratory equipment designed for determining the thermal conductivity of refractory materials in accordance with IS 17107:2019. The system is suitable for testing dense refractories, insulating refractories, refractory monolithics, castables, and precast prefired shapes under controlled high-temperature conditions.

The equipment utilizes a steady-state heat flow measurement principle and is designed to provide accurate thermal conductivity values over a wide temperature range. The system incorporates high-temperature furnace technology, precision temperature measurement, programmable control, and computerized data acquisition for reliable and repeatable testing. It is ideally suited for refractory manufacturers, research laboratories, academic institutions, and quality assurance facilities.

Applications

  • Thermal Conductivity Testing
  • Dense Refractory Evaluation
  • Insulating Brick Testing
  • Castable Material Testing
  • Monolithic Refractory Analysis
  • Quality Control Testing
  • Product Development Studies
  • Energy Efficiency Assessment
  • Academic Laboratory Testing
  • Research & Development


Technical Data

Test Standard IS 17107:2019
Measurement Principle Water Calorimetric Method
Thermal Conductivity Range As per Material Under Test drive
Maximum Temperature 1400°C
Continuous Operating Temperature 1300°C
Heating System High Temperature Resistance Heating
Thermocouple B-Type / R-Type
Temperature Controller 144 Segment TAIE PID Programmer
Power Control Phase Angle SCR Thyristor Control
SCR Make SEMIKRON, Italy
Temperature Accuracy ±1°C
Sample Type Dense & Insulating Refractories
Data Acquisition Computerized
Software Platform VBCC LabVIEW® Software
Power Supply 415 V AC, 50 Hz, 3 Phase

Optional Features

Advanced Measurement Features
Software & Data Management
Furnace & Hardware Upgrades
Calibration & Validation Packages
Automation & Data Acquisition
Safety & Protection Systems
Utilities & Accessories
Research-Oriented Add-Ons