A novel inexpensive calorimeter as a thermodynamic laboratory experiment

A novel inexpensive calorimeter as a thermodynamic laboratory experiment

This paper describes an inexpensive calorimeter for measuring the higher calorific value of Liquified Petroleum Gas (LPG). The calorimeter is a hybrid of a Boys gas calorimeter and cone calorimeter. The calorimeter does not require a continuous supply of LPG. The mass flow rate of fuel is measured u...

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