Flammability Tests on Hot Surfaces for Industrial Fluids

Abstract

Industrial fluids have to be evaluated not only for their performances as load capacity, durability, but also for their potential risk including ignition. Based on a solid documentation the authors point out the significance of testing the fluid flammability and present some tests related to fluid ignition on hot surfaces. The paper also presents preliminary results on determining the flammability characte-ristics of fluid when dropping it on a hot surface using an original tester capable of fulfilling the requirements imposed by SR EN ISO 20823:2004 Petroleum and related products. Determination of the flammability characteristics of fluids in contact with hot surfaces.