Thermophysical Properties Research Laboratory, Inc.

ISO 9001:2000 Certified

3080 Kent Ave..
West Lafayette, IN 47906
voice: (765) 463-1581
fax : (765) 463-5235

Direct questions and inquiries to Dr. Taylor or e-mail rtaylor@tprl.com

Hours are 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday through Friday.

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  • Thermophysical Properties Research Laboratory is a business set up to measure different thermal properties for most materials. The work that is done here is based on the different methods that have been developed over the years to measure these properties. The properties that we are able to measure are :


    Thermal Conductivity (solids, some liquids, multilayer solids)
    Thermal Expansion and Coefficient of Expansion
    Specific Heat
    Thermal Diffusivity (solids, some liquids, multilayer solids)
    Electrical Resistivity (electrically conductive samples)
    Total Hemispherical Emissivity
    Contact Conductance
    Thompson Coefficient

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    1. Introduction to Laboratory a general description of the laboratory.
    2. General questions and answers about TPRL, Inc.
    3. Flash Diffusivity Apparatus used to find the thermal diffusivity and conductivity.
    4. Step Heating Method also used to find the thermal diffusivity of materials such as large grain composites, foams, and insulations.
    5. Multi-Properties Aparatus. This is used to find several different properties for materials that are electrically conductive.
    6. Modified Kolrausch Technique. This method is used to determine the thermal conductivity and electrical resistivity of electrical conductors.
    7. Differential Scanning Calorimeter. This is used to measure specific heat.
    8. Push-Rod Dilatometer. This is used to measure thermal expansion and CTE.
    9. Heated Probe Apparatus. This is used to measure the thermal conductivity of a liquid or granular low conductivity materials.
    10. Standardization Facilities. This is used to compare measurement results with NIST standards.

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      This page maintained by goerz@tprl.com last updated May 11, 2001.