Description / Abstract:
This SAE Standard measures the percent thermal efficiency of
materials in sleeve form used to contain heat or insulate around a
hot component. The percent thermal efficiency (%TE) is determined
by measuring the power difference expended by the heat source
(cartridge heater) with and without the test sleeve at the
specified temperature. See SAE J2302 to measure radiant heat flow
of sleeves.
Safety—This method may involve hazardous
materials, operations and equipment. This document does not address
the safety concerns associated with its use. It is the
responsibility of the user of this document to consult and
establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the
applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
Limitations—The temperature measurement range
of this procedure is 260 °C to 700 °C. Sleeve size is limited to 19
mm ± 2 mm ID and 280 to 300 mm long. This procedure is performed
under static (passive) air flow with no vibration. Do not adapt the
temperature sequencing as a thermal cycle.
This test method is based on SI units per IEEE/ASTM SI 10.
Note to Users—Use the appropriate alpha-numeric codes to specify
temperature condition (Table 1), sequence (Table 2), smoke
generation option (see 6.3.2) and auxiliary thermocouple
location(s) (position and distance) when referencing this document.
For example, a line code of B(2)P(12)D(10,23) after the SAE
document number means: Heating to a step sequence (B2), first at
260 °C, then 427 °C measuring power. The auxiliary thermocouple
position (P) is at 12 o'clock, on the sleeve surface in two
locations, 100 mm and 230 mm from the cartridge heater flange to
the end. Bracket all numbers in parenthesis.