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This paper studies the influence of exposing Ceramicx aluminised steel and stainless steel reflectors to high temperatures on the reflectivity of the material. A comparison is made between new and oxidised reflectors to gauge the influence of this on the percentage radiative heat flux.

This paper details investigations into the best glass to protect Ceramicx’s quartz cassette heaters allowing for best transmission of infrared radiation. A number of different glasses are available; however, these will have different characteristic transmission spectra due to differing compositions.

CCP Gransden approached Ceramicx to build an infrared oven to heat thermoplastic carbon fibre prepreg materials for their forming operations. Phase one involves the heater assessment and selection for this project, with the stipulated minimum material temperature being 425°C.

Plancks Law describes the electromagnetic radiation emitted by a black body in thermal equilibrium at a definite temperature.

In this test, two different types of thermocouple were compared to evaluate response to Infrared heating. Both thermocouples were of type K and one was a purely ceramic sheath while the other was of a stainless steel sheath.

This document is a short survey of the information relating to Infrared heating of humans and animals, normally called comfort heating. It explains the scientific rationale behind the use of medium and long wave infrared radiation when used for comfort heating.

This report measures the differences in emitted heat flux between hollow and plain elements. Of particular interest is the effect of a reflector placed at the rear of the elements on the emitted infrared output.

Aluminised steel is supplied from the manufacturer with one side shinier than the other. Until now, Ceramicx have formed Quartz bodies with the polished side facing out for aesthetic reasons. It was decided to investigate if there was any significant difference in quartz element output if the polished or dull side were used.

Two tests were implemented for the purpose of this report: Test 1 compares the performance of 2 standard FFEH 800W when paired with various reflectors; Test 2 quantifies the ability of an IRP4 to heat a concrete slab from a set distance.