TEST MEASUREMENTS AND ANALYSIS OF ERRORS FOR A NEW EQUIPMENT FOR THE DETERMINATION OF EXCESS-HEAT DATA

In this paper the systematic application of error analysis, error propagation and sensitivity calculations for the improvement of a calorimeter is shown. Adaptions were made on a SETARAM c-80 heat flux calorimeter to perform measurements of excess-heat data above the boiling point of the components. Test measurements were performed for the system n-hexane - c-hexane at 25, 40, 60 and 80-degrees-C and for glycerol - water at 50 and 70-degrees-C. The analysis of these results, error and sensitivity calculations show the sources of error and permit improvement and tuning of the equipment, which is demonstrated by improved results.