Calorimeters for adiabatic thermal hazard screening: FlexyTSC

SYSTAG provides precise calorimeters with accurate information about the thermal behaviour of substances to evaluate the possible implementation of your process in a reactor system.

FlexyTSC – solution for thermal safety analysis

Typical applications

  • Thermal hazard screening
  • Risk analysis
  • Process safety
  • Runaway scenario screening
  • Scale-up studies
  • Thermal stability evaluation
  • Warehouse tests

Evaluation methods

IsoARC Run IsoARC Run

For a comprehensive assessment of thermal stability and reaction behaviour, the FlexyTSC offers the following established approaches:

  • Scanning
  • Isoperibolic steps
  • Isoperibolic long-term evaluations
  • Adiabatic operation
  • IsoARC method (heat-wait-search)

Experimental conditions

Depending on the specific characteristics of the material or process, experiments can be performed under various controlled conditions:

  • Open glass vessel
  • Glass vessel under inert atmosphere
  • Glass vessel with catalyst
  • Glass vessel with gas evolution measurement
  • Pressure reactor with or without pressure measurement
  • Pressure reactor (with glass inliner) 

The operator is provided with a large variety of useful information on the process or the substance under investigation for subsequent characterisation.

 

When to use FlexyTSC:

The adiabatic thermal screening calorimeter is a powerful tool for assessing the safety characteristics of solids, liquids, and heterogeneous mixtures.

With FlexyTSC, detailed thermodynamic investigations can be carried out to identify and evaluate potential risks arising from decomposition processes or self-accelerating (autocatalytic) reactions.

The FlexyTSC becomes essential whenever deeper understanding of thermal behaviour or potential reaction hazards is required. Typical evaluation parameters include:

 

  • Onset temperature
  • Heat of decomposition
  • SHR (self-heating rate)
  • Arrhenius plot
  • TMR plot (time to maximum rate)
  • Activation energy
  • Antoine plot

 

Choosing the right solution: RADEX V5, RADEX V6 and SEDEX

Overview
Features RADEX V5 RADEX V6 SEDEX
Temparture range RT ... +400°C -50 ... +190°C RT ... 400°C (with cooling -10°C...+150°C)
Measurement Pt-100 probes Pt-100 probes Pt-100 probes
Sensitivity 0.05°C or 2 mW/g 0.05°C or 2 mW/g 0.05°C or 0.5 mW/g
Net volume 2.5 ccm (1.5 to 3 ccm) 2.5 ccm (1.5 to 3 ccm) 20 ml (from 2 to 100 ml or more)
Design V4A steel jacket with heated metal block V4A steel jacket with heated metal block Air circulation oven with pressure relief
Cooling Cooling fan External thermostat Cooling unit (to approx. -10°C)
Sirrer - - Magnetically operated
Weight approx. 3.5kg approx. 13kg approx. 54kg
Dimensions (HxWxD) 250 x 150 x 150 mm 340 x 200 x 340 mm 530 x 420 x 500 mm

Vessels and Special Features

  • RADEX V5: Glass vessels (open/closed), gassings inserts available, V4A steel for pressure evaluations (up to 200 bars) with bursting disc.
  • RADEX V6: V4A Steel for evaluations under pressure (200 bar) with bursting disc.
  • SEDEX: Highly versatile, glass vessels, optional gas flow measurement, V4A steel inserts, wire cage for storage/transport evaluations, and adiabatic inserts for very slow increases.

 

Cost-effective thermal testing up to 400°C with low sample volume

Radex V5 Radex V5

Temperature range: 25 to 400 °C

Volume range: 1.5 – 3 mL


The RADEX V5 measuring cell enables cost effective and safe thermal evaluations from ambient temperature up to +400 °C. Typically low sample volume requirements of 2.5mL make it ideal for routine testing and screening.

One of its major advantages is the low cost of the vessels, allowing to be discarded when cleaning is not feasible. A built-in cooling fan ensures rapid cooldown after each experiment, increasing overall throughput.

Features:

  • Up to 6 measuring cells can be connected to the control unit
  • Samples can be evaluated under different conditions
  • ThermoGraph software for complete evaluation
  • Gas flow measurement via FM4 gas flow meter
  • Continuous data recording
  • Cost-efficient vessels, allowing disposal when cleaning is difficult
  • Wide selection of vessel types

 

 

 Features

  • Up to 6 measuring cells can be connected to the control unit
  • Samples can be evaluated under different conditions
  • ThermoGraph software evaluates the measurements
  • Gas flow measurement done by the FM4 gas flow meter
  • Continuous data recording function
  • Prevents freezing of vessel and erroneous measurement
  • Cooling using an external thermostat

RADEX V6: Reliable low temperature thermal evaluation from –50 °C

RADEX V6

Temperature range: -50 to 190 °C

Volume range: 1.5 – 3 mL

Cooling: External thermostat

 

The RADEX V6 is designed for safe evaluations at low to medium temperatures, ranging from –50 °C to +190 °C. The insulated design prevents freezing of the vessel and ensures accurate, reliable measurements even under deep cold conditions.

SEDEX: Comprehensive thermal testing from –10 °C to +400 °C

SEDEX SEDEX

Temperature range I: 35 to 400 °C 

Temperature range II: -10 to 190 °C

Volume range: 2 – 100 mL

 

SEDEX is the most versatile measuring cell in the portfolio. It features an integrated display for real time progress monitoring and a magnetic stirrer for improved sample homogeneity. By using an oven with circulating hot air, solid samples can be tested for stability (e.g., transport stability in a wire cage). Two different temperature ranges make SEDEX suitable for a wide range of applications.

Standard features

  • Up to 6 measuring cells can be connected to the control unit
  • Supports evaluations under various conditions
  • ThermoGraph software for comprehensive data evaluation
  • Gas flow measurement using the FM4 flow meter
  • Continuous data recording
  • Highly versatile measuring cell
  • Compatible with custom vessel geometries
  • Cooling via external thermostat
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