Cone Calorimeter (IMAGE) Southwest Research Institute Caption Using four inches by four-inch sample, the cone calorimeter can obtain data to determine a material will behave in a real-world fire. The National Fire Protection Association® selected the fire test for the 2024 Philip J. DiNenno Prize. Credit Southwest Research Institute Usage Restrictions Images/Videos may be used by the public for educational and informational purposes only. License Original content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.