FORCED CONVECTION HEAT TRANSFER (TD1)

A basic knowledge of forced convection heat transfer theory is valuable in many engineering fields, especially heat-exchanger design. TecQuipment’s Forced Convection Heat Transfer apparatus allows students to examine the theory and associated formulae related to forced convection in pipes.

TD1 Features

• Constant speed fan with variable flow control valve – for better flow control
• Heater interlock for safety
• Includes Pitot tube traverse for velocity profile measurements and traversing thermocouple to measure temperature distribution across the test pipe
• Includes thermocouples along the test pipe to measure heat transfer
• Accurate digital display of temperatures
• Includes manometers and an orifice to measure pressures and airflow rate

TD1 Experiments

• Derivation of the value of Nusselt number (Nu) and comparison with empirical formula
• Calculation of the local heat transfer coefficient (h)
• Determination of the Stanton number (St)
• Calculation of the friction factor (f) and comparison with experimental value
• Determination of the validity of the Reynolds Analogy for air