Identification of micro-scale calorimetric devices - IV. Descriptive models in 3-D

The experimental analysis of conventional conduction calorimeters shows excellent reproducibility and relevant systematic errors in comparison with thermodynamic values established via adiabatic calorimeters. Two examples: a DSC and a liquid flow device are schematically analyzed. When an increased accuracy will be obtained the positional effects on the experimental set-up and on the measurement process need to be modelled. From experimental measurements realized on the Xensor liquid nano-calorimeter representative models can be built. To evaluate the reliability of measurement routines, established from experimental basis, several different dissipation structures inside the working space can be simulated. Two experimental configurations related to drop to drop reaction and to continuous mixing are modelled via RC approach. The RC formalism is extended to evaluate the carried energy effect produced by the continuous inflow/outflow of reactants in the mixing enthalpy chamber.