Forced convection heat transfer experimental apparatus
This study examines the theory of heat transfer due to forced convection and various formulas related to forced convection in pipes. The apparatus consists of an electric fan, a heater-equipped copper pipe covered with insulation, a measuring display, and a control panel. The air drawn in by the fan and flow control valve enters the test copper pipe (with an inner diameter of 32mm) through an orifice. The air, heated by the heater, is discharged outside while passing through each measurement point. The control panel is equipped with four sets of manometers to measure the pressure loss of the fan, orifice flow rate, pressure loss in the copper pipe, and the differential pressure of the Pitot tube. Additionally, a temperature switch displays the temperatures from 14 thermocouples installed at various points on the copper pipe. The thermocouples are installed at seven locations on the outer surface of the copper pipe, three locations on the outer surface of the insulation pipe, and three locations on the inner surface of the insulation pipe. A Pitot tube with thermocouples is also included to measure the velocity distribution in the cross-section of the copper pipe. To avoid overheating, the heater is designed to stop when the air is not flowing as specified.
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TD1 Dimensions and Weight: 3500 x 850 x H1920mm, approximately 344kg Power Supply: Three-phase AC 200V 18A 50/60Hz Test Tube: Copper tube (inner diameter 32.6mm, wall thickness 1.2mm), insulation tube (outer diameter 73mm) Test Tube Length: Approximately 1750mm Maximum Flow Rate: Approximately 60m/s Heater Heating: Maximum approximately 1.1kW, about 150℃ Temperature Measurement: Thermocouples x14 locations Flow Measurement: Manometers x4 sets (fan pressure loss, orifice, copper tube pressure loss, pitot tube differential pressure) Power Measurement: Analog current/voltage meter Noise Level: Approximately 80dB (operator position) Operating Temperature Range: +5℃ to +40℃
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Main experimental items: Flow velocity distribution, air density, viscosity coefficient, and calculation of Reynolds number from average flow velocity experiments Calculation of flow velocity using orifice plates from air density and flow coefficient experiments Temperature distribution in the pipe cross-section and bulk temperature calculation experiments Calculation of fan isentropic efficiency experiments Heat transfer rate in the axial direction of copper pipes, heat transfer coefficient to the fluid, thermal conductivity of insulation materials, heat balance, and heat transfer coefficient to the pipe surroundings Calculation of dimensionless numbers (Nusselt number, Reynolds number, Prandtl number, Stanton number) Delivery record: Sendai National College of Technology
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TD1 Configuration Diagram
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Control panel reference photo
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Cross-section diagram of a test tube
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