IMO 2010 FTP Code Part 1 - International Code for Application of Fire Test Procedures, 2010

This fire test is for identification of products which produce only a very limited amount of heat and flame when exposed to temperatures of approximately 750º C. The main purpose of the test is to determine the non-combustibility of products for maritime use.

Products and materials for maritime use is fire tested according to the International Maritime Organization (IMO) code, IMO 2010 FTP Code. The results from fire testing according to the FTP-code can be used as a basis for type approval (also called the wheel mark).

Type approval is regulated in accordance with European Parliament Directive 2014/90/EU. RISE can perform the fire tests, issue the certificates and perform the production control required in order to gain the wheel mark.

First the organic content of the product is determined. After, a test specimen is located inside a cylindrical furnace tube at 750 °C. The furnace and specimen temperatures are measured continuously during the test. Potential combustion of the test specimen is registered as temperature rise and/or visible flames. Mass loss of the test specimen is calculated after the test. These parameters are used to decide if the product is non-combustible or not.

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

Material consumption of homogeneous Products during test:

• Complete test: 12 test specimens, cylindrical with the diameter 45 mm and height 50 mm.
• Indicative test: 2 test specimens, cylindrical with the diameter 45 mm and height 50 mm

Material consumption of non-homogeneous Products during test:

• Complete test: 24 test specimens, cylindrical with the diameter 45 mm and height 50 mm.
• Indicative test: 8 test specimens, cylindrical with the diameter 45 mm and height 50 mm

If the thickness of the product is thinner than 50 mm sufficient number of horizontal layers of the material shall be used to adjust the thickness to 50 mm.

Similar test methods: EN ISO 1182

Test for flammability of plastic materials for parts in devices and appliances<

The method measures a product's flammability when exposed to a small flame.

The method is intended to be used as a preliminary indication of the fire behavior of products with regard to flammability in a particular application.

The test takes place in a test chamber where the specimen is mounted vertically. Small amounts of cotton are placed under the specimen. A gas flame is applied for 10 seconds. The afterburning time in the material is noted. As soon as the flames in the material dies out, the gas flame is applied once more for 10 seconds. The test is conducted on materials conditioned for 48 hours in standard climates and on materials conditioned 168 hours at 70 °C. Five specimen from each conditioning set are to tested. The following test results are reported:

• Afterflame time for each individual tspecimen.
• Total afterflame time for each conditioning set.
• Afterflame time plus afterglow time for each individual specimen after second flame application.
• If the material burns or glows up to the mounting of the specimen.
• If the cotton is ignited by burning drops.

After testing, a test report is delivered in English or Swedish.

Material consumption during testing

• Complete testing 20 specimen with dimension 125 mm x 13 mm. Max thickness 13 mm.
• One indicativtest 4 specimen with dimension 125 mm x 13 mm. Max thickness 13 mm.

Similar to test method UL94 5VA or 5VB, UL94 VTM-0, -1 or -2

CEN/TS 1187, test 2  - Test method for external fire exposure to roof

The test method measures the roofing's ability to prevent flame spread when exposed to a burning wood crib. The product can be classified according to EN 13501-5 after testing. The class is called B_ROOF(t2). Test reports can be used as a basis for P marking or as part of the technical documentation when a product is CE marked.

To be able to sell a construction product in Europe, the product must be tested, classified and if possible, CE-marked in accordance with the Construction Product Regulation. To meet the technical fire requirements, there are common test methods and a common classification system, EN 13501-1, also called Euroclass. This classification system is used by all EU countries, including Norway and Iceland. In Sweden the Building Regulations, BBR, use the Euroclass system.

The test takes place inside a chamber that represents a sloping roof. The roof covering, in combination with the substrate, is mounted inside the test chamber. The tests is carried out at two different air velocity, 2 and 4 m/s. Three tests are performed at each air velocity. A wooden crib  is used as source of ignition. The test duration is 15 minutes or until the fire is extinguished or the flame has reached the upper part of the test body. During the test, the time from the test body is ignited and the time to the flame and the glow dies out. After the test, the length of damaged material is measured on the roofing and the substrate separately.

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

Material consumption during testing.

• Complete test, 6 test 2 air velocity, 10 specimen measuring 400 mm x 1000 mm.
• Indicativ test, 1 test 1 air velocity, 2 specimen measuring 400 mm x 1000 mm.

Biogas from organic waste plants or landfill is mostly composed of methane and carbon dioxide (ev. nitrogen) but can also contain a large number of impurities. Contaminants can also be found in biomethane. RISE can help to control the quality of biogas and biomethane/LBG.

We offer flexible analyses to respond to every client´s needs. We can analyse biogas and biomethane with regards to methane, carbon dioxide, oxygen, nitrogen, carbon monoxide, hydrogen, hydrogen sulfide, ammonia, water vapour. We can also analyse VOCs (volatile organic compounds) as siloxanes, organic sulfur compounds, terpenes, ketones etc.

We perform so called screening analysis of VOC to control the quality of the gas and we have an unique method to sample and analyse oil carryover in compressed biomethane /natural gas.

We can help with sampling at your facility when necessary.

Gas analyses – investigation of drift problems.

Our analyses are performed in our gas laboratory which is equipped with many different analytical instruments incl. GC/TCD, GC/FID, GC/MS, Proceas. We have flexable samplers (6 mm, NGV1, NGV2…) that we can use for field sampling.

The work include both accredited and non-accredited testing methods. The scope of accreditation is available upon request – please feel free to contact us for more information.

The results are first delivered per mail as preliminary report. Efter agreement, we send the final report as pdf file.

Short delivery time – less than 5 working days for most of the analyses

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RISE provides the equipment required to take samples according to our instructions.

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EN 16723-2:2017

Identification of elements that are present in different types of samples, and determination of approximate concentrations are often of great interest in many fields. Examples include identification of problems, solution of problems, damage investigations, screening of products, process and product Control, and identification of materials.

This type of chemical characterisation is performed with the purpose of receiving a fast and efficient survey of the element composition of a sample, i.e. to identify what elements that are present and to estimate their concentrations.

In many cases the sample composition is totally unknown, and there is almost no information about the samples.

The choice of analytical techniques is based on the client issue and the sample type.

Typically, X-ray fluorescence (XRF) is used in combination with some other chemical analysis techniques that will give an almost complete survey of the element composition. XRF generates results fast and efficiently, and can be used for totally unknown samples.

In addition to identification of the elements that are present, estimation of concentrations of the elements will also be possible (so called semi-quantitative evaluation).

The work include both accredited and non-accredited testing methods. The scope of accreditation is available upon request – please feel free to contact us for more information.

Results will be delivered as a report.

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The mechanical properties of a material are very important to know in order to be able to design a product that will last the loads for a specific application. Creep; strain during constant load, occurs to a greater or lesser extent in all materials.

In order to understand whether a material can hold a certain load in an application, the mechanical properties of the material are required to be known. These characteristics, such as creep rate, can be obtained by mechanical testing.

If the mechanical properties of a material are known, it is possible to choose the perfect material for the application based on its strength requirements.

We have access to a variety of equipment, which equipment is determined according to the type of test to be carried out.

After completion of the test, a report is delivered with the test results. Examples of results obtained in the report may be the material's time to break and extension. Depending on what is requested, the test is tailored accordingly.

The customer can either submit the finished test rods of the material to be tested, or the base material so can we produce the sample rods.

The test can be performed according to standards at customer's request.

RISE offers compression tests of composite material in accordance with prescribed standards. If there is a need for tailor-made testing, the necessary equipment is produced.

To determine the compression properties of the composite material, testing is performed according to standards for this type of material group.

Testing can also be carried out under heat or in cold environment in a climate chamber.

Compression testing of compression test specimen are conducted according to the norm. The customer can either send finished specimens or we can machine them from laminates provided by the customer.

We aslo carry out tailor-made tests, produce the necessary equipment or fixtures, perform tests at elevated or in cold temperatures - there are many variations. Our equipment is regularly checked and calibrated with full traceability.

All tests performed are reported in a test report. In addition to the measured values, the behavior of the fracture, special deviations or an interpretation of the results are also noted on request.

1-2 working weeks after we have received the order and material.

ASTM D 695

RISE offers shear tests of composite material in accordance with prescribed standards. If there is a need for tailor-made testing, necessry equipment is produced.

To detremine the shear properties of the composite material, testing is performed according to standards for this type of material group.

Testing can also be carried out under heat or in cold environment in a climate chamber.

Shear testing of shear specemen are conducted according to the norm. The customer can either send finished specimen or we can machine them from laminate provided by the customer.

We also carry out tailor-made tests, produce the necassary equipment, perform tests at elevated or cold temperature - there are many variations. Our equipment is regularly checked and calibrated with full traceability.

All tests performed are reported in a test report. In addition to the measured values, the behavior of the fracture, special deviations or an interpretation of the results are also noted on request.

1-2 1-2 working weeks after order and materials available.

ASTM D 3846

RISE have expertise in residual stress measurements and analysis of metallic materials. For more than 20 years, we have done assignments for the Swedish automotive and aerospace industry using XRD and hole drilling.

RISE measure and analyze residual stresses and how they are altered by various production processes with the purpose to improve, verify or increase knowledge on how process parameters affects residual stresses. This is done by measuring residual stresses of components and test pieces using XRD- or hole drilling techniques.

Residual stresses develops and alters throughout the whole component manufacturing route, that is during casting, rolling, forging, heat treatment and machining. Residual stresses will impact the fatigue life of metallic components, these may be favorable (compressive) or unfavorable (tensile). 

X-ray diffraction (XRD): We are accredited for XRD measurements in accordance with SS-EN-15305:2008 "Non-destructive Testing - Test Method for Residual Stress analysis by X-ray Diffraction". We dispose a number of XRD-systems, which are portable and allows for field measurements.

Hole drilling: We measure residual stresses in accordance with ASTM standard E 837 ”Standard Test Method for Determining Residual Stresses by the Hole-Drilling Strain-Gage Method”.

We can measure components such as; rolls, shafts, plates and castings as  well as additive manufactured components.

XRD: Report with measurements visualized in diagrams (accredited method)
Hole drilling: Report with measurements visualized in diagrams

In accordance with the tender agreement

Accredited measurements in accordance with SS-EN-15305:2008 "Non-destructive Testing - Test Method for Residual Stress analysis by X-ray Diffraction".

ASTM standard E 837 ”Standard Test Method for Determining Residual Stresses by the Hole-Drilling Strain-Gage Method”

RISE offers flexural tests of composite material in accordance with described standards. If there is a need for tailor-made testing, the necessary eqipment is produced.

To determine the flexural strength of the composite material, tetsing is performed according to standrads for this type of material group. Testing can also be carried out under heat or in cold environment in a climate chamber.

Flexural testing of flexural test specimen are conducted to the norm. The custromer can either send finished specimens or we can machine them from laminate provided by the customer.

We also carry out tailor-made test, produce the necessary equipment or fixtures, perform tests at elevated or in cold temperatures - there are many variations. Our equipment is regularly checked and calibrated with full traceability.

All test performed are reported in a test report. In addition to the measured values, the behavior of the fracture, special deviations or an interpretation of the results are also noted on request.

1-2 working weeks after we have received the order and material.

EN-ISO 14 125 / ASTM D 790