Thermal Rock Properties Laboratory

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Accurately calculate the heat loads for your ventilation and cooling systems

BBE offers precision thermal rock property testing for enhanced mine ventilation design. Our rock laboratory provides industry-leading, specialized testing of thermal rock properties—an essential factor in accurately calculating heat loads for mine ventilation and cooling systems. Our in-house capabilities include a comprehensive assessment of rock thermal conductivity, specific heat, density, and thermal diffusivity, delivering data you can trust for informed system design and optimization. Each rock sample undergoes meticulous testing using calibrated, precision instruments to ensure accuracy. Samples are prepared by cutting each rock into two or three discs, with each disc individually tested to confirm reproducible, high-precision results. All findings are compiled into a comprehensive report. Incorporating site-specific rock properties into mine ventilation models establishes a solid foundation and brings enhanced confidence into ventilation and cooling assessments.

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BBE Rock Laboratory is geared up to measure rock thermal properties, including thermal conductivity, specific heat, and density, from drill core samples.

The testing provides complete thermal characterization by calculating rock diffusivity, essential for accurately determining mine heat loads and maintaining safe underground environments.

BBE Rock Laboratory is equipped with advanced data acquisition systems, heat flux sensors, and temperature probes, allowing for fast turn-around times.

Accurate thermal data is crucial; underestimating rock heat can lead to heat stress while overestimating it results in unnecessary costs.

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