We measure thermal conductivity (i.e. heat conduction) using the Transient Plane Source (TPS) method according to ISO 22997-2 for which we are an accredited laboratory. The TPS method can be used to measure the thermal conductivity, diffusivity  and the specific heat capacity on solids, liquids, gels and powder in temperatures between -50 °C and 600 °C.

We can also measure thermal conductivity using Transient Line Source (TLS) which is a fast and simple method with a limited temperature range between 0 °C and 100 °C.

Determination of thermal conductivity (λ) och diffusivity (α) and volumetric specific heat capacity (ρc_p).

TPS

RISE is accredited for measurement of thermal conductivity according to ISO-22007-2, “Determination of thermal conductivity and thermal diffusivity - Part 2: Transient plane heat source (hot disc) method”. The method is specified for polymeric materials, but it is possible to measure on most solids and highly viscous materials as well as powders.

TLS

Transient Line Source method (TLS) according to ASTM D5334-14 is used for determination of thermal conductivity, which is simpler and faster than TPS when measuring. The temperature range for this measurement is between 0 °C and 100 °C.

After the measurement has been performed, a report is delivered that describes the tests, conditions, the procedures and results.

The TPS measurements takes up to 1 week from the time the samples have arrived at RISE. Completed report is delivered within 3 weeks of the measurements being performed, a draft of the report can be delivered earlier.

The TLS measurements can often be made the day after the sample arrives at RISE. Completed report is delivered within 2 weeks of the measurements being performed.

The samples must be prepared before taking any measurements. The samples must be manufactured or processed so that they meet the requirements that the sensors place on the sample geometry. We can also process the samples on RISE. We always condition the samples for 24 hours before the measurements are performed, unless otherwise requested.

ISO 22007-2

Building acoustics loudspeakers are used as sound source at determination of sound insulation and reverberation time in buildings.

Verification of building acoustics loudspeakers is aiming to confirm that they fulfills the directivity requirements given in the most common test standards. 

Calibration and verification ensures that the test equipment is compliant with given requirements, which is neccesary for establishing credibility for the test result.

Building acoustics loudspeakers are verified by testing if their directivity is complying with the requirements in the standards ISO 16283-1 and ISO 3382. The loudspeaker can be excited either by a noise generator and power amplifier associated with the loudspeaker or supplied by RISE.

The results are reported in a digital report in Swedish or English which states if the loudspeaker is complying with the actual ISO standards.

When becoming a client you will also get access to our customer website for calibration, where you may also place orders. 

Customer website for calibration

ISO 16283-1

ISO 3382

A ventilation system consists of many different components, all of which through their design can contribute to good indoor air quality and thermal comfort being achieved in an energy-efficient way

RISE offers accredited testing of ventilation products where the purpose may be to verify the products, product development or as a basis for certification. RISE can also carry out market surveillance of ventilation products such as fans and kitchen rage hoods, which are subject to product-specific requirements according to ecodesign regulations.

Through its resources and expertise, RISE is able to offer a range of services in the field of ventilation. Within the testbed Ventilation and indoor environment there is also equipment for testing air filters and air cleaners. In addition to testing ventilation products, research and knowledge transfer are also carried out in the field of ventilation. RISE can also carry out advanced analysis and troubleshooting of the function of existing ventilation systems.

Some of our services in the area of ventilation product testing:

• Testing of duct systems, details and components
• Testing of supply air devices and exhaust air devices
• Testing of cooker hoods and stove fans
• Testing of outdoor air valves and overhead air devices
• Testing of dampers and valves
• Testing of fans

Tests are carried out at RISE's laboratories in Borås within the Ventilation and indoor environment testbed. Here we have the opportunity to evaluate aerodynamic properties in the form of pressure drop as a function of flow. For fans flow capacity and electrical efficiency are evaluated.  We are accredited by SWEDAC to carry out tests according to all the ventilation standards listed here beside. 

RISE also has an acoustics laboratory where we can offer accredited tests of sound generation or sound attenuation of ventilation products. Measurements of pressure drop as a function of flow can then be coordinated and carried out in the acoustics laboratory.

After testing, the customer normally receives a test report in Swedish and/or English. Depending on the purpose of the test, measurement data files, summaries or preliminary results can be obtained.

EN 13141-1
EN 13141-2
EN 13141-3
EN 13141-4
EN ISO 5801
IEC 61591
EN 13053
EN 1751
EN 1507
EN 15727

Tests on electric and optical fibre cables under fire conditions – Part 1-2: Test for vertical flame propagation for a single insulated wire or cable – Procedure for 1 kW pre-mixed flame.

Fire test according to EN 60332-1-2 evaluates a cable's fire properties in terms of flame spread. The main area of application is to create a basis for classification in fire classes B1ca, B2ca, Cca, Dca and Eca according to the European system for Euro classes.

In the EU, construction products must be CE marked according to the Construction Products Regulation (CPR).
Cables covered by the product standard EN 50575 are affected by CPR, which is why CE marking is a requirement for the cable to be sold within the EU.
The basis for the CE marking is fire classification according to EN 13501-6. This includes fire testing according to method EN 60332-1-2. The method forms the basis for the fire classes B1_ca, B2_ca, C_ca, D_ca and E_ca .

In addition to the benefits of CE marking, the method also provides important information about the cable's fire properties and is therefore often used in product development contexts and process optimization.

The specimen shall be straightened and secured in two horizontal supports with an appropriate size of copper wire in a vertical position. A burner shall be positioned so that the inner blue cone of the flame hits the surface of the specimen at a distance of (475 ± 5) mm from the lower edge of the upper horizontal support, while the burner is at an angle of 45 ° ± 2 ° to the vertical axis of the specimen. Flame application time depends on cable diameter.

• Power cables - insulated conductors and cables for use in e.g. electricity supply.
• Control and communication cables - wires, symmetrical cables and coaxial cables with metal conductors for use in eg. telecommunications, data transmission, radio frequency, video communication and signal and control equipment.
• Optical fiber cables - for us in e.g. in telecommunications, data transmission, radio frequency, video communication and signal and control Equipment.

The fire test results are reported in an English test report.

RISE holds both accreditation and notification regarding this test method why the test report is valid as a part of the CE marking documentation.

It is interesting and instructive to watch fire testing and therefore we welcome our clients to visit us at the test occasions.

The test sample shall be a piece of single insulated conductor or cable, 600 ± 25 mm long.

Up to three test samples is used to complete the test.

EN 50575 - Product standard
EN 13501-6 - Fire Classification
EN 50576 - Extended application

EN 60332-2-2
EN 50265-2-2
IEC 60695-11-5
IEC 60695-11-10
IEC 60332-2
IEC 60695-2-2

It is important that building materials and other products that we have in an indoor environment do not emit harmful substances into the air. With an emission measurement, we analyze which volatile substances (VOC) a material emits in to the air. We can determine the total content of VOC (TVOC) and individual substances such as formaldehyde.

In our emission chambers, we can test whether your material meets various emission requirements set by, among others Byggvarubedömningen, CARB/EPA, IKEA, BSL (F****), RTS (M1), Svanen, BREEAM och LEED.

We have many years of experience in emission measurements and we can help with what needs to be tested for your specific needs.

An emission measurement means that the test material is placed in an emission chamber with a constant temperature, humidity and air circulation. The air in the chamber is tested a number of days after the start of the test, usually 28 days.

There are several different standardized methods we can perform:

• EN 16516 Construction products – Assessment of release of dangerous substances - Determination of emissions into indoor air

ISO 16000-series:

• ISO 16000-9 Indoor air - Part 9: Determination of the emission of volatile organic compounds from building products and furnishing — Emission test chamber method
• ISO 16000-10 Indoor air - Part 10: Determination of the emission of volatile organic compounds from building products and furnishing — Emission test cell method
• ISO 16000-3 Indoor air Part 3: Determination of formaldehyde and other carbonyl compounds in indoor air and test chamber air – Active sampling method

Other methods:

• EN 717-1 Wood based panels – Determination of formaldehyde release – Part 1: Formaldehyde emission by chamber method
   
• ISO 12460-3 Wood based panels – Determination of formaldehyde release – Part 3: Gas analysis method
   
• Standard Method for the Testing and Evaluation of Volatile Organic Chemical Emissions from Indoor Sources using Environmental Chambers, by the California Department of Public Health (CDPH)
   
• IOS-MAT-0003 Formaldehyde requirements of wood, wood-based and wood-like natural materials and products
   
• IOS-MAT-0181 Formaldehyde requirements of wood-based materials comprised in the German Prohibition of Chemicals Ordinance

We are an approved third-party certifier for the control of formaldehyde emission from wood-based boards in accordance with the EPA TSCA Title VI and CARB ATCM 93120 regulations. Emission methods used are:

• ASTM E1333 Standard Test Method for Determining Formaldehyde Concentrations in Air and Emission Rates from Wood Products Using a Large Chamber 
• ASTM D6007 Standard Test Method for Determining Formaldehyde Concentration in Air from Wood Products Using a Small-Scale Chamber.
   

We perform F****-testning and certification according to Japanese BSL (Building Standard Law) of formaldehyde emission from building products. We are approved by MLIT (Ministry of Land, Infrastucture and Transport). Emission methods used are Japanese Industrial Standards and Agricultural Standards, for example:

• JIS A 1460 Building boards Determination of formaldehyde emission – Desiccator method
• JIS A 1901 Determination of the emission of volatile organic compounds and aldehydes for building products – Small chamber method

We are also approved by The Building Information Foundation RTS in Finland to perform emission tests according to the M1 Emission Classification of Building Materials: Protocol for Chemical and Sensory testing of Building Materials.

Other methods for the determination of formaldehyde:

• VdL-RL 03 Richtlinie zur Bestimmung der Formaldehydkonzentration in wasserverdünnbaren Dispersionsfarben und verwandten Produkten - Bestimmung der freien in-can Formaldehyd-konzentration mit der Acetylaceton-Methode)
• EN ISO 14184-1 Textiles – Determination of formaldehyde – Part 1: Free and hydrolysed formaldehyde (water extraction method)

VOC content according to:

• ISO 11890-2 Paints and varnishes - Determination of volatile organic compound (VOC) content – Part 2 Gas-chromatographic method
• US EPA Method 24
   

Multiple Volvo Car Corporation Standards, for example:

• VCS 1027, 2749/STD 429-0003 - Bestämning av organiska emissioner från icke-metalliska material i fordonskupéer
• VCS 1027, 2739/STD 429-0002 – Bestämning av formaldehydemission från detaljer i fordonskupéer

When we perform an emission measurement, you get a test report. Depending on the measurement made, the report can be used as a basis for certification or approval by different requirements.

Send an e-mail to emission@ri.se or contact one of the people below for price information or a quote.

Send an e-mail to emission@ri.se or contact one of the people below for information on how to handle test objects

ISO 5660-1 Reaction-to-fire tests - Heat release, smoke production and mass loss rate.

Part 1: Heat release rate (Cone calorimeter method) and smoke production rate (dynamic measurement).

The test method is used for fire technical modelling. The data from the test results can be used for modelling bigger fires. A fire sequence in the ISO 9705 – Room Corner Test and EN 13823 – SBI can for example be predicted using the ISO 5660 method.

The method is also widely used in testing at the product development stage. One can compare a variety of measurement data and thus find the variant of the product that seems most promising to proceed with in further tests.

The test method is also used for third party verification (production control).

The method is cost effective in product development and production control. 

When testing a product according to ISO 5660, a sample with the dimension 100 mm x 100 mm is subjected to a specific irradiance level. The surface of the sample is heated and starts to emit pyrolysis gases that ignite by a spark igniter. The emitted gases are collected in a hood and transported away through a ventilation system. The heat release is measured using the data on measured oxygen concentration in the emitted smoke. The smoke production is measured continually throughout the test with a laser system.

The following parameters are measured in the method: Ignition properties, Heat release rate (kW/m²), total heat release (MJ/m²), mass loss (g/s), effective net heat of combustion (MJ/kg) and smoke production rate (m²/s). Levels of toxic gases can also be measured with FTIR analysis.

We offer non-accredited testing with reduced oxygen atmospheres according to ISO/TS 5660-5 .

A test report, in Swedish or English, is delivered with the test results after testing.

Material needed for testing

Complete test

• 6  specimens with dimensions 100 mm x 100 mm x nominal thickness (max 50 mm).

Indicative test

• 2 specimens with dimensions 100 mm x 100 mm x nominal thickness (max 50 mm).

RISE is offering field sampling testing of sprinklers in accordance with Annex K of EN 12845:2015+A1:2020 and the requirements in NFPA 25

Annex K, ”Twenty‑five year inspection” of EN 12845:2015+A1:2020, ”Fixed firefighting systems – Automatic sprinkler systems – Design, installation and maintenance”, requires that a number of sprinklers should be removed and inspected no later than 25 years after their installation.

The testing indicates wheter the sprinklers in the actual system are serviceable or not.

The sprinklers are evaluated regarding the following:

a) operation;

b) operation temperature;

c) variation of K-factor;

d) spray obstacles;

e) lodgement;

f) thermal sensitivity.

Annex K of SS-EN 12845:2015+A1:2020 stipulate how many sprinklers that should be tested, but the sample should at least include 20 sprinklers. Note that RISE Fire Research only tests the actual sprinklers. Malfunction of the system may involve other parts of the system such as the pipe or the water supply. That is not taken into consideration in these tests

The tests are reported in a report in English.

Current prices are given in the form field under the heading Request for quote.

None.

EN 12845:2015+A1:2020

NFPA 25

SP Metod 4353:2018