- Bomb calorimetry is a fundamental test of great significance to anyone interested in calorific measurements. The following list includes possible applications: coal and coke, all varieties and types; fuel oil, both heavy and light varieties; gasoline, all motor fuel and aviation types jet fuels, all varieties; combustible wastes and refuse disposal, etc. Calorimetric Thermometer is a high precision temperature measuring system. In addition to measuring temperatures, the thermometer will determine the net temperature rise, apply all necessary corrections, and calculate and report the heat of combustion in the associated calorimeter as selected by the operator.