Course Code: MEF420L2 Program: BSME

Course Title: ME Laboratory 2 Date Performed: 02-03-14

Section: ME42FA4 Date Submitted: 02-27-14

Name: Laurente, James Aaron R. Instructor: Engr. Pampola

Conclusion:

Therefore, I conclude that a bomb calorimeter is a type of constant volume calorimeter. I have

learned that bomb calorimeter is used to measure a particular reaction of combustion fuels and

determines the enthalpy of combustion for hydrocarbons. I also learned the process happening

inside the bomb calorimeter; first it uses electrical energy to ignite the fuel then as the fuel is

burning, it will heat up the surrounding air, in which expands and escapes through a tube that leads

the air exposed to the calorimeter. When the air is escaping through the copper tube it will also heat

up the water outside the tube. Then, it’s the moment that the temperature of the water prohibits for

calculating calorie content of the fuel.

Recommendation:

In this experiment, I recommend you to carefully read all the procedures and safety guidelines

in order to avoid errors and accidents. Although bomb calorimeter is made in a very hard material,

always be aware that it literally explode inside the container and any amount of fuels placed inside it,

will react in various outcomes that might be dangerous if the fuel is in bigger amount; thus, this

experiment requires the help of instructors or any laboratory personnel who were knowledgably and

familiar to the operation of bomb calorimeter.