Modernization and validation of an isoperibol rotating bomb calorimeter for the measurement of energies of combustion of sulphur compounds

A rotating bomb calorimeter belonging to the Laboratory of Chemistry and Process Engineering (UCP) at ENSTA ParisTech since the 1960s was modernized and re-set in order of service for the measurement of heats of combustion of sulphur-containing compounds. The parts of the calorimeter that were replaced concerned essentially the thermal regulation, firing system and data acquisition, while most of the mechanical organs were found to work perfectly. The apparatus was tested extensively and calibrated using standard benzoic acid. The standard energy of combustion of thianthrene was measured to validate the operating protocol for sulphur compounds.