We developed a Surface Differential Scanning Calorimeter for the quantitative analyses of thermodynamic and heat transfer properties of thin fibrous and porous samples. It has been demonstrated that the calorimeter is capable of measuring cooling power as well as temperature decrease in a reliable and reproducible way. Considering its low cost the equipment can be a valuable option for studying cooling/heating systems in laboratory settings.
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