Heat Transfer in Forced Convection Apparatus for Engineering Schools

Heat Transfer in Forced Convection Apparatus Manufacturer, Supplier and Exporter – Designed for engineering and heat transfer laboratories, this apparatus is used to study forced convection heat transfer from a heated pipe under controlled airflow conditions. The setup consists of a blower, externally heated test section, airflow measuring arrangement, and precision temperature sensors for determining the average surface heat transfer coefficient and temperature distribution.

Experiments:

• Determination of the average surface heat transfer coefficient under forced convection

• Comparison of heat transfer coefficients at different airflow and heat input rates

• Plotting the surface temperature distribution along the length of the test pipe

Utilities Required:

• Electric supply: 220 V AC, Single Phase, 10 Amp

• Floor area: 1.2 m × 0.5 m

Technical Specifications:

• Test section: Horizontal, externally heated

• Test pipe diameter: 28 mm (approx.)

• Test pipe length: 400 mm (approx.)

• Blower: FHP, standard make

• Heater: Nichrome wire

• Digital voltmeter: 0–300 V

• Digital ammeter: 0–2 A

• Variac: 0–230 V, 2 A

• Digital temperature indicator: 0–300°C, with multi-channel selector switch

• Temperature sensors: RTD PT-100

• Supplied with detailed English instruction manual