The flooring radiant panel (FRP) test


This flooring radiant panel is used to measure the critical radiant flux of horizontally mounted floor covering systems exposed to a flaming ignition source in a graded radiant heat environment. It can also be used to measure this same critical radiant flux for exposed attic floor cellulose insulation.


The FTT FRP Apparatus


The radiant heat is applied by means of a gas-fuelled panel, inclined at 30°, and directed at a horizontally mounted floor covering system specimen.


The radiant panel generates a radiant energy flux distribution ranging from a nominal maximum of 10.9 kW/m2


to a minimum of 1.0 kW/m2 . A small stainless steel pilot burner aids in specimen ignition.


The distance burned until flame-out is reached is converted, by calibration, into an equivalent critical radiant flux, in kW/m2


. A smoke measuring system is mounted on a separate frame at the exhaust stack.


Main Features


 Attached Control Rack for convenience in use, allowing observation of the apparatus during equipment set-up and calibration.


 Automatic ignition of the radiant panel and safety cut-out.  Data Analysis and Acquisition Software.


 Hinged access to test area, via a 2 position door with observation window and sliding platform.


 Stainless steel hood with smoke measurement ports.


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