FIELD: thermal physics. SUBSTANCE: proposed technique envisages use of parallel-functions head. Test vessels are filled with pre-tested liquids and closed with test lids equipped with temperature recording and flash-point displaying devices as well as with test-lid turning and liquid- stirring devices. Test inserts prepared in this way are entered in tempering device, and split and/or contacting joints are provided between parallel- functions head of automatic machine and test insert so as to ensure that there is electric contact between temperature recording and flash-point displaying devices and that stirring devices and test lid are mechanically coupled with their respective actuators whenever required and uncoupled from them upon completion of ignition process and flash-point test procedure. EFFECT: facilitated test procedure, simplified design of facility, provision for fast change of samples. 12 cl, 2 dwg
