2.Thermal Conductivity of Insulation Powder Apparatus

This apparatus is used to calculate the thermal conductivity of Insulating Powder (Asbestos Powder).

Experimental setup consisting of:

• Mica insulated nichrome Ring type heater
• Inner copper sphere of radius 100mm
• Outer copper sphere of radius 200mm
• Set of thermocouple - 4 Nos.
• Asbestos Powder is filled in between the outer sphere and inner sphere.

Control panel consisting of:

• 4 Channels Digital Temp. Indicator range: 0-300oC
• Dimmerstat : 0-2A /230V
• Mains ON/OFF switch
• Digital Voltmeter 0-250V
• Digital Ammeter 0-2 A.

3. Thermal Conductivity of Liquid Apparatus

This experiment is used to calculate the thermal conductivity of liquid (commercial glycerol).

Experimental setup consisting of:

• Commercial glycerol filled between the metal plates of dia170mm.
• Disk type heater
• Cooling chamber with water circulation.
• Central heat ring.
• Thermocouple - 4 Nos.

Control panel consisting of:

•4 Channels Digital Temp. Indicator range: 0-300oC
• Dimmerstat : 0-2A / 230V
• Mains ON/OFF switch
• Digital Voltmeter 0-250V
• Digital Ammeter 0-2 A.

4. Pin Fin In Natural/Forced Convection Apparatus

This apparatus is used to calculate the heat transfer coefficient of vertical pin in natural convection / forced convection.

Experimental setup consisting of:

• Vertical pin of dia 12and 125mm long fitted on a heater.
• Blower unit with orifice of 14mm and manometer arrangement for flow measurement.
• Duct of size : 100 X 150 x 500 mm
• Pin-Fin : Brass
• Ring type Heater
• Set of Thermocouples: Cr/Al - 6 Nos.

Control panel consisting of:

• 6 Channels Digital Temp. Indicator range: 0-300oC
• Dimmerstat : 0-2A / 230V
• Mains ON/OFF switch
• Air Blower
• Digital Voltmeter 0-250V
• Digital Ammeter 0-2 A.

5. Natural Convection From Vertical Cylinder Apparatus

This apparatus is used to find out the heat transfer coefficient of vertical cylinder in natural convection.

Experimental setup consisting of:

• Brass tube vertical cylinder of dia 32mm and 500mm long.
• Duct of size : 150 X 150 x 500 mm
• Set of Thermocouple - 6 Nos.
• Ring type Heater.

Experimental setup consisting of:

• 6 Channels Digital Temp. Indicator range: 0-300oC
• Dimmerstat : 0-2A /230V
• Mains ON/OFF switch
• Digital Voltmeter 0-250V
• Digital Ammeter 0-2 A.

6. Forced Convection From Horizontal Cylinder Apparatus

This apparatus is used to find out the surface heat transfer coefficient for a horizontal pipe flowing heat by forced convection to air flowing through it for different air flow rates and heat flow rate.

Experimental setup consisting of:

• Horizontal pipe of internal dia25mm and length 300mm
• Blower with orifice plate of dia. 15mm and manometer for flow measurement.
• Long type heater on test section.
• Set of Thermocouple - 6 Nos.

Control panel consisting of:

• 6 Channels Digital Temp. Indicator range: 0-300oC
• Dimmerstat : 0-2A / 230V
• Mains ON/OFF switch
• Air Blower
• Digital Voltmeter 0-100/250V
• Digital Ammeter 0-2 A.

7. Emissivity Measurement Apparatus

The apparatus is used to measure the emissivity of a metal.

Experimental setup consisting of:

• Test plate: Polished aluminum of dia 125mm
• Reference plate : black aluminum of dia 125mm
• Wooden chamber with Perspex cover.
• Mica-insulated heaters for black and polished body.
• Set of Thermocouple - 3 Nos.

Control panel consisting of:

• 3 Channels Digital Temp. Indicator range: 0-300oC
• Dimmerstat - 2 Nos. of 0-2A/230V
• Mains ON/OFF switch
• Digital Voltmeter 0-250V
• Digital Ammeter 0-2 A.

8. Parallel Flow/Counter Flow Heat Exchanger Apparatus

The apparatus is used to calculate heat transfer rate and LMTD in parallel and counter flow.

Experimental setup consisting of:

• Outer tube of inter I.D. 25mm and length 1.2metre.
• Inner tube of I.D. 10 mm and length 1.5metr.
• Thermocouples - 5 Nos.
• Arrangement for making parallel and counter flow.

Heating arrangement:

• Cold water storage tank.
• Hot water stroge tank temp constant through thermostat.
• Electric industrial heater of 2 KW.

Control panel consisting of:

• 5 Channels Digital Temp. Indicator range: 0-200oC
• Digital Voltmeter 0-250V
• Digital Ammeter 0-2A

9. Stefan Boltzmann Apparatus

This apparatus is used to calculate the Stefan Boltzman constant.

Experimental setup consisting of:

• Copper hemi-sphere of dia 200mm enclosed in metal water jacket.
• Hot water tank with emission heater.
• Test disc of dia 25mm and weight 5gm.
• Set of thermocouple - 3 Nos.

Control panel consisting of:

• 3-Channel Temperature Indicator 0-200oC
• Mains ON/OFF switch.
• Digital Voltmeter 0-250V
• Digital Ammeter 0-2A

10. Heat Pipe Demonstrator Apparatus

This apparatus is used to demonstrate the working of heat pipe also compare with the working of pipe of copper and stainless steel.

Experimental setup consisting of:

• Heat pipe made of stainless steel of dia15mm and 300mm long
• Two standard pipes : Copper & SS one each of 15mm dia of 300mm long.
• Heater 200 Watts - 3 Nos.
• Condenser Tank - 3 Nos.
• Set of thermocouples - 6 Nos.

Heating arrangement:

• Cold water storage tank.
• Hot water stroge tank temp constant through thermostat.
• Electric industrial heater of 2 KW.

Control panel consisting of:

• 6 Channels Digital Temp. Indicator range: 0-300oC
• Dimmerstat : 0-4A / 230 V
• Digital Voltmeter : 0-250oC
• Digital Ammeter : 0 to 2A

11. Composite Wall Apparatus

This apparatus is used to calculate the heat transfer through composite wall.

Experimental setup consisting of:

• Three composite walls Aluminum, Bakelite and wooden of dia125mm, and 12mm thick.
• Disk heater ring
• Central heat ring.
• Thermocouple - 6 Nos.

Control panel consisting of:

• 6 Channels Digital Temp. Indicator range: 0-300oC
• Dimmerstat : 0-2A / 230V
• Mains ON/OFF switch
• Digital Voltmeter 0-250V
• Digital Ammeter 0-2 A.

12. Lagged Pipe Apparatus

Experimental setup consisting of:

• Pipes 3 Nos.
• 1stPipe Diameter 100mm & 500mm Long
• 2nd Pipe Diameter 75mm & 500mm Long
• 3rdPipe Diameter 50mm & 500mm Long
• Nichrome Wire Heater
• Set of thermocouples

Control panel consisting of:

• Temperature Indicator 6 channel 0 to 300oC
• Main ON/OFF switch.
• Digital Voltmeter 0-23OV
• Digital Ammeter 0-2A