Differential scanning calorimeter data acquisiton system
Abstract
The kinetics of polymerization reactions are studied in our laboratory using differential scanning calorimeter (DSC) data at various temperature scanning rates and analyzed by a computer code based on a theory developed and expanded in this laboratory. This created the need for an efficient data acquisition system with a variable and accurate programmable data collection rate. This report discusses one such successful data acquisition system using a Bascom Turner recorder (BTR). It is a combination chart recorder, calculator, floppy disk storage device, and interface allowing data to be transferred to a printer, CRT, or computer. Step-by-step procedures are presented.
- Publication:
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Interim Report
- Pub Date:
- May 1984
- Bibcode:
- 1984dayu.rept.....H
- Keywords:
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- Calorimeters;
- Computer Programming;
- Computer Programs;
- Kinetics;
- Polymerization;
- Scanning;
- Cathode Ray Tubes;
- Charts;
- Computer Storage Devices;
- Data;
- Data Acquisition;
- Interprocessor Communication;
- Magnetic Disks;
- Printers;
- Rates (Per Time);
- Recording;
- Temperature;
- Instrumentation and Photography