ASTM-E662 2003
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E662-03e2 Standard Test Method for Specific Optical Density of Smoke Generated by Solid Materials
Published By | Publication Date | Number of Pages |
ASTM | 2003 | 24 |
1.1 This fire-test-response standard covers determination of the specific optical density of smoke generated by solid materials and assemblies mounted in the vertical position in thicknesses up to and including 1 in. (25.4 mm).
1.2 Measurement is made of the attenuation of a light beam by smoke (suspended solid or liquid particles) accumulating within a closed chamber due to nonflaming pyrolytic decomposition and flaming combustion.
1.3 Results are expressed in terms of specific optical density which is derived from a geometrical factor and the measured optical density, a measurement characteristic of the concentration of smoke.
1.4 This test method is intended for use in research and development and not as a basis for ratings for regulatory purposes.
1.5 This standard should be used to measure and describe the response of materials, products, or assemblies to heat and flame under controlled conditions and should not be used to describe or appraise the fire-hazard or fire-risk of materials, products, of assemblies under actual fire conditions. However, results of the test may be used as elements of a fire-hazard assessment or a fire-risk assessment which takes into account all of the factors which are pertinent to an assessment of the fire hazard or fire risk of a particular end use.
1.6 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.7 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. Values stated in parentheses are for information only.
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PDF Pages | PDF Title |
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1 | Scope Referenced Documents Terminology Summary of Test Method |
2 | Significance and Use Limitations |
3 | Apparatus FIG. 1 |
4 | FIG. 2 |
5 | FIG. 3 |
6 | FIG. 4 FIG. 5 |
7 | FIG. 6 |
8 | Test Specimens FIG. 7 |
9 | Conditioning Number of Test Specimens Procedure FIG. 8 |
11 | Calculation Report Precision and Bias |
12 | TABLE 1 TABLE 2 |
13 | Keywords A1. CALIBRATION OF TEST EQUIPMENT A1.1 Photometric System |
14 | A1.2 Radiometer FIG. A1.1 |
15 | TABLE A1.1 |
16 | A2. CONSTRUCTION DETAILS A2.1 Radiant Heat Furnace A2.2 Specimen Holder A2.3 Support of Furnace and Specimen Holder FIG. A1.2 |
17 | A2.4 Photometric System A2.5 Radiometer A2.6 Chamber Wall Thermocouple A2.7 Burner A2.8 Chamber Pressure Regulator X1. ADDITIONAL CALCULATIONS X1.1 |
18 | X2. TABULAR CONVERSION OF PERCENT TRANSMITTANCE TO SPECIFIC OPTICAL DENSITY WHEN G = 132. |
19 | X3. SUGGESTED SMOKE DENSITY CHAMBER REPORT FORM |
20 | X4. COMMENTARY X4.1 Introduction X4.2 Features of Test Method FIG. X4.1 |
21 | X4.3 Factors Influencing the Test |
22 | X4.4 Precision X4.5 Reporting of Results X4.6 Limitations on Application of Smoke Measurement Data |
23 | X5. STANDARD MATERIALS X5.1 REFERENCES FIG. X4.2 |