EN

Transient Plane Source (TPS-2)

The TPS-2 transient plane source is designed to test the absolute thermal conductivity, thermal diffusivity, specific heat of solids, pastes, viscous liquids and powders.

Best For Solids, Pastes, and Powders

Transient Plane Source

Test Method

-75 °C to 300 °C

Temperature
Range

GET PRICING  Compare TPS  Request Demo  download Brochure
TPS-2 Transient Plane Source
TPS-2 Transient Plane Source
RT Holder TPS

The Transient Plane Source (TPS) for solids, pastes and powders is widely used for accurate measurement of absolute thermal conductivity, thermal diffusivity, specific heat, and thermal effusivity. Conforms to ISO 22007-2: 2015. The TPS-2 has been configured to offer a basic range of 0.01 to 100 W/m•K, with optional max power range of 0.01 to 500 W/m•K.

Sign Up to Get Free Download

Features

The sensor is electrically connected to a power supply and sensing circuit. A current passes through the sensor and creates an increase in temperature, which is recorded over time. The heat generated is then diffused into the sample at a rate dependent on the thermal transport characteristics of the material.

TPS Sensor
Transient Plane Source (TPS) Sensor

The TPS sensor designed for solids, pastes, and powders is comprised of a double-spiral of nickel encapsulated between layers of insulation. Standard operation of this sensor (Two-Sided) is sandwiched between two pieces of the same sample, with expanded use to Single-Sided sensor, which only requires one piece of sample (Single-Sided). The TPS calculation model measures the thermal conductivity, thermal diffusivity, volumetric specific heat and thermal effusivity of the sample.

Raw Data

Raw Data

Calculation Data

caculation data

Residual Data

residual data

  • International Standard: ISO 22007-2
  • Your choice of Two-Sided TPS Sensor/Set-up or TPS Single-Sided Sensor
  • Absolute thermal conductivity, thermal diffusivity, specific heat and thermal effusivity
  • Basic Range of 0.01 to 100 W/m•K
  • Expandable to Max Power Range of 0.01 to 500 W/m•K
  • Testing Modules for Bulk, Anisotropic, Slab and Specific Heat
  • Primary measurement of solids, pastes, viscous liquids and powders
  • Transient Plane Source (TPS)
  • Bulk and Directional Properties
  • No calibration or contact agent
  • The TPS method is a proven technique represented by thousands of publications
Specification
Methods Transient Plane Source (TPS)
Materials Solids, Pastes, Viscous Liquids and Powders
Testing Modules 3D: Bulk, Anisotropic, Slab | General: Specific Heat
TPS Sensors (Radius mm) 2, 3.2, 6.4, 10
Thermal Conductivity Basic Range: 0.01 to 100 W/m•K
Max Power Range: 0.01 to 500 W/m•K
Sample Size* 10 x 10 mm to unlimited
Sample Thickness* 0.1 mm to unlimited
Additional Properties Thermal Diffusivity | Specific Heat |Thermal Effusivity
Sensor Contact Resistance (m²K/W) Manually removed
Temperature Range -75 to 300 °C
Test Time 2 to 160 seconds
Data-Points Up to 600 points / second
Thermal Conductivity Accuracy 5%
Repeatability 2%
Sample Configuration Symmetric (Two-Sided) | Asymmetric (Single-Sided)
Standard ISO 22007-2:2015

*Based on testing module used.

TPS Sensors
TPS Symmetric (Two-Sided) Sensor
TPS Symmetric (Two-Sided) Sensor

Sensor following classic configuration for testing of solids, pastes and powders, with one sample half on top and bottom, sandwiching the sensor. This forms a semi-infinite medium.

Available: 2, 3.2, 6.4, 10 mm radius

Room Temperature Holder

TPS Symmetric (Single-Sided) Sensor
TPS Asymmetric (Single-Sided) Sensor

The TPS single-sided sensor offers excellent accuracy and repeatability without the requirement of two pieces of sample. This is a very convenient sensor for testing large, hard-to-handle samples.

Available: 3.2, 6.4, 10 mm radius

TPS Single-Sided Sensor

TPS Modules

Thermtest offers a growing selection of testing modules which are grouped based on their testing theory.

3-Dimensional

Standard 3-Dimensional Module
Standard copy

Bulk thermal conductivity, thermal diffusivity, specific heat and thermal effusivity.

Basic Thermal Conductivity: 0.01 to 100 W/m•K
Optional Max Power Thermal Conductivity: 0.01 to 500 W/m•K

Anisotropic 3 Dimensional Module
Anisotropic copy

In-plane and out-of-plane thermal conductivity and thermal diffusivity.

Basic Thermal Conductivity: 0.01 to 100 W/m•K in both axial and radial direction to the sensor plane
Optional Max Power Thermal Conductivity: 0.01 to 500 W/m•K in both axial and radial direction to the sensor plane

Slab 3 Dimensional Module
Slab copy

Isolated in-plane, for thermal conductivity, thermal diffusivity and volumetric specific heat for thin, conductive sheets.

Basic Thermal Conductivity: 0.1 to 100 W/m•K
Optional Max Power Thermal Conductivity: 0.1 to 500 W/m•K
Thickness Range: 0.1 to 5 mm

General

General 1-Dimensional Module
Specific Heat copy

High accuracy direct measurement of specific heat. Various cell dimensions available, for improved accuracy of heterogenous materials.

Standard Test Cell: 20 mm diameter x 5 mm high

Transient Plane Source (TPS) Models Comparison

Models
Thermal Conductivity
Additional Properties
Sample Size (mm)
Sample Thickness (mm)
Test Time (seconds)
Temperature Range
Two-Sided (Symmetric) Sensor
Single-Sided (Asymmetric) Sensor
TPS Sensors (Radius, mm)
Contact Resistance (units)
Bulk – 3D Thermal Conductivity
Anisotropic Thermal Conductivity
Slab Thermal Conductivity
Direct Specific Heat
1-D – Thermal Conductivity
Thin-Film / Coatings
Integrated Switch
(x 4 channels)
Temperature Platforms
Ovens - Automated
Optional THW Method for Liquids
ISO 22007-2 Compliant
MP-1 with TPS
0.005 to 1800 W/m•K
Thermal Diffusivity, Specific Heat, Thermal Effusivity, Contact Resistance
5 x 5 to unlimited
0.01 to unlimited
0.25, 0.5, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 10, 20, 40, 80, 160, 320, 640, 1280
Room Temperature
0 to 300 °C
-160 | -50 | -20 | 0 to 300 °C
Yes
Yes
0.5, 0.8, 2, 3.2, 6.4, 10, 15, 30
Measured & Manual
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
TPS-2
0.01 to 100 | 0.01 to 500 W/m•K
Thermal Diffusivity, Specific Heat, Thermal Effusivity
10 x 10 to unlimited
0.1 to unlimited
2, 3, 4, 5, 10, 20, 40, 80, 160
Room Temperature
RT to 300 °C
-75 to 200 °C
Yes
Yes
2, 3.2, 6.4, 10
Manual
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
No
No
Yes
No
Yes
TPS-3
0.03 to 80 W/m•K
Thermal Diffusivity, Specific Heat, Thermal Effusivity
40 x 40 to unlimited
5 to unlimited
10, 20, 40, 80, 160
Room Temperature
10 to 80 °C
Yes
No
10
Manual
Yes
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
MP-2 with TPS-4
0.03 to 5 W/m•K
No
35 x 35 to unlimited
5 to unlimited
20 and 40
Room Temperature
10 to 40 °C
No
Yes
6.4
Automatic
Yes
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
Yes
No

Transient Plane Source Accessories copy

TPS Fan Furnace

Fan Furnace

  • Affordable, versatile, expandable
  • Size up to: 100 x 100 x 50 mm
  • Up to 300°C
  • Larger sample holders available if needed
Environmental Chamber

Environmental Chamber

  • TPS-2 Software Controlled
  • Size up to: 100 x 100 x 50 mm
  • -75 to 200 °C
  • Larger sample holders available if needed
Two-Sided TPS-Sensor

TPS Two-Sided Sensors

  • Two-sided sensor for accurate lab testing        
Single Sided Sensor

TPS Single-Sided Sensor

  • Spring-loaded sensor for testing large samples or one when only one piece of sample is available.
Extended TPS Sensors

Extended TPS Sensors

  • Small sensors for samples as small as 10 mm
  • Large sensors for heterogeneous samples or large particle powders
Testing Cells

Testing Cells

Compression Stand and Temperature

Compression Stand + Temperature

  • For compressible materials
  • Force gauge: 10 to 100 N
  • Distance gauge
  • Room temperature or -40 to 200 °C

Request a Demonstration

We are happy to arrange a live demonstration for you!

[decm_divi_event_calendar show_week_view_button=”off” show_day_view_button=”off” show_list_view_button=”off” show_tooltip_venue=”off” show_tooltip_location=”off” show_tooltip_state=”off” show_tooltip_organizer=”off” show_tooltip_price=”off” show_tooltip_category=”off” show_tooltip_excerpt=”off” limit_event=”on” event_start_date=”0″ event_end_date=”3″ week_background_color=”#759cc0″ events_background_color=”#FFFFFF” view_background_color=”#759cc0″ view_current_tab_color=”#759cc0″ show_postponed_canceled_event=”off” single_event_page_link=”disable_link” disable_event_calendar_title_link=”on” disable_event_title_link=”on” disable_event_image_link=”on” website_link=”custom_text” custom_website_link_text=”Watch Live” custom_website_link_target=”_blank” show_week_view_button_tablet=”off” show_week_view_button_phone=”off” show_week_view_button_last_edited=”on|tablet” show_day_view_button_tablet=”off” show_day_view_button_phone=”off” show_day_view_button_last_edited=”on|tablet” show_list_view_button_tablet=”off” show_list_view_button_phone=”off” show_list_view_button_last_edited=”on|tablet” events_background_color_tablet=”#e02b20″ events_background_color_phone=”#E02B20″ events_background_color_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” month_text_color=”#759cc0″ cal_days_font_size=”16px” up_events_text_align=”left” up_events_text_color=”#bf242a” tooltip_detail_text_align=”left” tooltip_excerpt_text_align=”left” background_color=”#FFFFFF” custom_padding=”20px|20px|20px|20px|true|true” custom_padding_tablet=”10px|10px|10px|10px|true|true” custom_padding_phone=”10px|10px|10px|10px|true|true” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|tablet” border_radii=”on|10px|10px|10px|10px” global_colors_info=”{}” navigate_background_color__hover_enabled=”on|hover” navigate_background_color__hover=”#759cc0″ up_events_text_color__hover_enabled=”on|hover” up_events_text_color__hover=”#759cc0″ events_background_color__hover_enabled=”on|hover” events_background_color__hover=”#FFFFFF” _i=”0″ _address=”6.0.0.0″ /]

GET PRICING.
FAST, FREE, NO COMMITMENT.

One of our qualified team members will reach out to you to offer a price that fits your needs.

Can’t find the right product for your testing?

Send us an inquiry now