Thermal Effusivity Testing and Measurement Services
Measuring ThermalComfort with Precision
What is Thermal Effusivity?
Thermal effusivity (also known as thermal inertia) describes the heat storing or dissipating capacity of a given material and has units of (Ws½/m²K). It is used to describe the one-dimensional heat transmission between two closely associated and touching objects. Thermal effusivity (typically denoted as e) combines thermal conductivity (k), density and heat capacity (Cp) into one value.
Why is Thermal Effusivity Important?
Our skin’s thermoreceptors give us good information about perceived feel, although highly variable between individuals. Thermal effusivity measurements quantifies warm and cool feel for you, making what was previously subjective into a metric that can be quantitatively measured. We are an industry leader in the measurement of thermal effusivity and experts in its many applications. TAL has worked with industry to establish ASTM D7984 as a global standard for characterizing the warm feel/cool touch of textiles. Quantifying comfort is of immense value and is helping to improve product design and give groups a competitive edge in a highly competitive market.
Available Methods for Thermal Effusivity Testing
For thermal effusivity measurements there is a clear choice in method selection. The Modified Transient Plane Source (MTPS) provides a direct measurement without the need for additional user input and can accommodate a wide range of samples sizes. Particularly applicable to textile materials, the MTPS is the only method of analysis that conforms to ASTM D7984. For groups needing to characterize the warm feel/cool touch of their materials, the choice is simple – MTPS.
Available Methods for Thermal Effusivity Testing
For thermal effusivity measurements there is a clear choice in method selection. The Modified Transient Plane Source (MTPS) provides a direct measurement without the need for additional user input and can accommodate a wide range of samples sizes. Particularly applicable to textile materials, the MTPS is the only method of analysis that conforms to ASTM D7984. For groups needing to characterize the warm feel/cool touch of their materials, the choice is simple – MTPS.
Thermal Effusivity Testing
We offer MTPS testing for the thermal effusivity and conductivity of fabrics and other materials. Below is a selection of the measurement requirements for thermal effusivity testing services.
C-Therm MTPS Sensor
Recommended Methods
| Measurement Range | 5 – 40000 Ws1/2/m2K |
| Sample Size | Min. diameter of 18 mm. Min. thickness is dependent on the thermal conductivity. |
| Temperature Range | 50 – 200 °C |
| Recommended Material types | Textiles, solids and powders |
| ASTM/ISO/EN Standards | ASTM D7984 |
Other methods may be available. Contact us at info@thermalanalysislabs.com or call (506) 457-0498 to discuss.
Materials we test
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Foams & insulators
Textiles
Packaging materials
Skin-contact medical materials
Interface materials
Fabrics for automotive interiors
Flooring & architectural materials
Bedding and mattress materials
What Our Customers Say…
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Thermal Analysis Lab was great to work with—flexible, responsive, and reliable. We highly recommend their testing services.
Narsimhan RaghunathanPresident -
TAL offers professional services ranging from analytical testing to customer support. The turnaround time for testing is relatively fast, and the data provided is reliable. They are available to answer any questions we may have.
Yukihiro HaraR&D Manager – Moses Lake Industries -
All data and reports were very helpful and we appreciate your support; you did an amazing job to conduct the tests and confirm the reports within such a short time frame. This really helped us get out of jam and your support meant a lot to our efforts with our customer. We will certainly contact you again on these matters.
Chris EbelingMichael Smith, Managing Director, MAE Trading International Inc -
I just want to thank you for your support to have my sample thermal conductivity analysis swiftly carried out. The paper has been accepted in the journal of materials science: materials in electronics. [comment on Transient Plane Source (TPS) method]
Ekene OkaforResearch Scholar, University of Arkansas
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