Heat Transfer

Heat Transfer
ME 2355 THERMAL LAB II
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Heat Transfer
TABULATION:
Sl.
Voltmeter
Ammeter T1
No.
reading
reading
(V)
T2
0
TAvg 1
T3
T4
TAvg 2
T5
T6
T7
T8
(A)
KAvg =
K
W/m.k
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Date
THERMAL CONDUCTIVITY APPARATUS-GAURDED HOT PLATE

METHOD
AIM:
To find the thermal conductivity of the specimen by two slab guarded hot
plate method.
DESCRIPTION OF APPARTUS:
The apparatus consists of a guarded hot plate and cold plate. A specimen
whose thermal conductivity is to be measured is sand witched between the hot
and cold plate. Both hot plate and guard heaters are heated by electrical heaters.
A small trough is attached to the cold plate to hold coolant water circulation. A
similar arrangement is made on the other side of the heater as shown in the figure.
Thermocouples are attached to measure temperature in between the hot plate and
specimen plate, also cold plate and the specimen plate.
A multi point digital temperature indicator with selector switch is provided
to note the temperatures at different locations.
An electronic regulator is
provided to control the input energy to the main heater and guard heater. An
ammeter and voltmeter are provided to note and vary the input energy to the
heater.
The whole assembly is kept in an enclosure with heat insulating material
filled all around to minimize the heat loss.
SPECIFICATION:
Thickness of specimen = 2.5mm
Diameter of specimen (d) = 20cm
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THERMAL CONDUCTIVITY APPARATUS
T
T
GUARD HEATER
MAIN HEATER
SPECIMEN PLATES
MODEL CALCULATIONS:
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FORMULA USED:
Since the guard heater enables the heat flow in uni direction
q = KA dT/dx
Where A = surface area of the test plate considered for heat flow = m2
dx = thickness of the specimen plate = m
dt = average temperature gradient across the specimen = c
q = Q/2 since the heat flow is from both sides of the heater = watts
Tavg1 = T1 + T2 / 2 ; Tavg2 = T3 +T4 / 2
Q = V.I. Watts
Q = K1 A. dT / dx (for lower side)
Q = K1. d2/4 (Tavg1 T5)/dx
Where dx = 2.5mm = 0.0025m
Diameter of specimen
d = 20cm = 0.2m
Q = K2 d2/4 . (Tavg2 T6)/dx ( for upper side)
KAvg = (K1 + K2 )/ 2
PROCEDURE:
1. Connect the power supply to the unit. Turn the regulator knob clockwise
to power the main heater to any desired value.
2. Adjust the guard heaters regulator so that the main heater temperature is
less than or equal to the guard heater temperature.
3. Allow water through the cold plate at steady rate. Note the temperatures at
different locations when the unit reaches steady state. The steady state is
defined, as the temperature gradient across the plate remains same at
different time intervals.
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4. For different power inputs is in ascending order only the experiment may
by repeated and readings are tabulated as below.
RESULT:
The thermal conductivity of the specimen is found to be ------------- W/mK.
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Date:
HEAT TRANSFER THROUGH COMPOSITE WALLS

Aim:
To determine the rate of heat transfer through different layers of composite wall
Description of Apparatus:
When heat conduction takes place through two or more solid materials of different
thermal conductivities, the temperature drop across each material depends on the resistance
offered to heat conduction and the thermal conductivity of each material.
The experimental set-up consists of test specimen made of different materials aligned
together on both sides of the heater unit. The first test disc is next to a controlled heater. The
temperatures at the interface between the heater and the disc is measured by a thermocouple,
similarly temperatures at the interface between discs are measured. Similar arrangement is
made to measure temperatures on the other side of the heater. The whole set-up is kept in a
convection free environment. The temperature is measured using thermocouples (Iron-Cons)
with multi point digital temperature indicator. A channel frame with a screw rod arrangement
is provided for proper alignment of the plates.
The apparatus uses a known insulating material, of large area of heat transfer to enable
unidirectional heat flow. The apparatus is used mainly to study the resistance offered by
different slab materials and to establish the heat flow is similar to that of current flow in an
electrical circuit.
The steady state heat flow Q = t/R
Where t = is the overall temperature drop and
R is the overall resistance to heat conduction.
Since the resistance are in series
R = R1 + R2
Where R1, R2 are resistance of each of the discs.
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TABULATION:
Sl.No. Voltmeter Ammeter T1
reading
T2
T3
T4
T5
T6
T7
T8
reading
COMPOSITE WALLS
WOOD
T8
ASBESTOS
T7
T6
MS
T5
HEATER
T4
MS
ASBESTOS
T3
T2
WOOD
T1
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SPECIFICATION:
1. Thermal conductivity
Of sheet asbestos
= 0.116 W/MK
Thickness
= 6mm
2. Thermal conductivity of wood
= 0.052W/MK
Thickness
= 10mm
3. Dia. Of plates
= 300mm
4. The temperatures are measured from bottom to top plate T1,T2,.T8.

PROCEDURE
1. Turn the screw rod handle clockwise to tighten the plates.
2. Switch on the unit and turn the regulator clockwise to provide any desired heat input.
3. Note the ammeter and voltmeter readings.
4. Wait till steady state temperature is reached.
5. (The steady state condition is defined as the temperature gradient across the plates does
not change with time.)
6. When steady state is reached note temperatures and find the temperature gradient
across each slab.
7. Since heat flow is from the bottom to top of the heater the heat input is taken as Q/2 and
the average temperature gradient between top and bottom slabs from the heater to be
taken for calculations. Different readings are tabulated as follows.
CALCULATION:
Now the resistance ( R ) offered by individual plates for heat flow.
R1 = L1/AK1
R2 = L2 / AK2
R3 = L3/AK3
Where A = Area of the plate

K = Thermal Conductivity
L = Thickness of the plate.
Knowing the thermal conductivities
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Q = (T4 T1)/R =(T2 T1)/R1=(T3 T2)/R2=(T4 T3)/R3
COMPOSITE WALLS
V
T1
T2
T3
T4
T5
T6
T7
T8
Time for 1 Rev.
182 0.5 76
75
72
71
66
67
50
51
E.M
heater
ms 71.5
ashess 66.5
wood 50.5
Area of the plate / 4 (0.3)2 = 0.07m2

Resistance of Asbestos (R1) = L1 /A1K1 = 0.005/0.07 X 69 X 10-3 =1.03
Resistance of Wood (R2) = L2/A2K2 = 0.008/0.07 X 52 X 10-3 = 2.19
Heat flow Q1 = Temp. across Asbestos / R1 = 5/1.03 =4.85 Watts
Q2 = Temp. across Wood / R2 = 16/2.19= 7.3 Watts
As per electrical anology Q1 = Q2 = Q3
Total Resistance R3 = 1.03 + 2.19 = 3.22
Q3 =(Temp. across Asbestos + Wood) / R3 = 21/3.22 = 6.521
As we have find the inside heat transfer co-efficient for heat flow from heater to MS
plate, we consider only the second and third layer.
RESULT:
The rate of heat transfer through different materials are found to be
a. MS section
= ------------- W
b. Wood section
= ------------- W
c. Asbestos section
= --------------W
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TABULATION:
Sl.No.
Voltmeter Ammeter T1
reading
reading
(V)
(A)
T2
T3
T4
T5
T6
NATURAL CONVECTION
T6
T5
T4
T3
T2
T1
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HEAT TRANSFER BY FREE CONVECTION
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Date:
AIM:
To find the heat transfer coefficient under natural convection environment.
DESCRIPTION OF APPARATUS:
Convection is a mode of heat transfer where by a moving fluid transfers heat from a
surface.
When the fluid movement is caused by density differences in the fluid due to
temperature variations, it is called FREE or NATURAL CONVECTION.

This apparatus provides students with a sound introduction to the features of free
convection heat transfer from a heated vertical rod. A vertical duct is fitted with a heated
vertical placed cylinder. Around this cylinder air gets heated and becomes less dense, causing
it to rise. This in turn gives rise to a continuous flow of air upwards in the duct. The
instrumentation provided gives the heat input and the temperature at different points on the
heated cylinder.
SPECIFICATION:
Length of cylinder = 50 cm
PROCEDURE:
1. Switch on the unit and adjust the regulator to provide suitable power input.
2. Allow some time for the unit to reach steady state condition.
3. Note the temperature of inlet air, outlet air and temperatures along the heater rod.
4. Note ammeter and voltmeter readings.
5. For different power inputs the experiments may be repeated.
The readings are tabulated as below: -
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FORMULA USED:
The power input to heater = V X A = hAt
Where A = Area of heat transfer = dl
D = Dia. Of heater rod = 40mm
L = Length of heater rod = 500mm
t= Avg. temp. Of heater rod Avg. temp. of air.
H = Overall heat transfer co-efficient.
THEORETICAL METHOD
Using free convection correlations for vertical cylinders.
Nu = hl / K = 0.53(GrPr)1/4 for GrPr < 105
Nu = hl / K = 0.56(GrPr)1/4 for 105 < GrPr < 108
Nu = hl / K = 0.13(GrPr)1/3 for 108 < GrPr < 1012
Characteristic length is the height of the cylinder (l)
K = Thermal conductivity of air
P = Prandtl number of air
Gr = gl3 t / 2
= 1 / Mean temp. of air + 273 K
The properties of air at mean temperature = (T 1+T2+T3++T8 )/ 8
Hence h can be evaluated.
NATURAL CONVECTION:
V
T10c
T20c
T30c
T40c
T50c
T60c
85
0.38
30
55
60
65
63
38
= 1/51.8 + 273 = 3 X 10-3

Gr = gl3 t / 2
t = [(T2 + T3 + T4 + T5) / 4 ] [(T1+F6)/2]
= 3 X 10-3 X 9.81 X (0.5)3 X 26.75 / (17.96 X 10-6)2

= 3.05 X 108
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where l = length of heater

= Kinematic viscosity of air at mean temp.
Pr = from data book for air mean temp.
= 0.698
Hence GrPr = 2.13 X 108
Hence using free convection correlations
Nu = hl / K = 0.13 (GrPr)1/3 where K is the Thermal conductivity of air at mean temp.
= 72.82
Overall heat transfer co-efficient h = 72.82 X 28.26 X 10-3 / 0.5 = 4.11 w/m2-0c
RESULT:
The heat transfer coefficient is found to be -------------- W/m2K
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Date:
FORCED CONVECTION
AIM:
To find the heat transfer coefficient under forced convection environment.
The important relationship between Reynolds number, Prandtl number and Nusselt
number in heat exchanger design may be investigated in this self contained unit.
The experimental set up (see sketch) consists of a tube through which air is sent in by a
blower. The test section consists of a long electrical surface heater on the tube which serves as
a constant heat flux source on the flowing medium. The inlet and outlet temperatures of the
flowing medium are measured by thermocouples and also the temperatures at several locations
along the surface heater from which an average temperature can be obtained. An orifice meter
in the tube is used to measure the airflow rate with a U tube water manometer.
An ammeter and a voltmeter is provided to measure the power input to the heater.
A power regulator is provided to vary the power input to heater.
A multi point digital temperature indicator is provided to measure the above
thermocouples input.
A valve is provided to regulate the flow rate of air.
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TABULATION:
Sl
Inlet temp. of air Outlet temp. of air Temperatures along the duct
No
FORCED CONVECTION
ORIFICE DIA = 20 mm
PIPE DIA. = 40
HEATER
BLOWER
T6
T5 T4
T3
T2
T1
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PROCEDURE:
1. Switch on the mains.
2. Switch on the blower.
3. Adjust the regulator to any desired power input to heater.
4. Adjust the position of the valve to any desired flow rate of air.
5. Wait till steady state temperature is reached.
6. Note manometer readings h1 and h2.
7. Note temperatures along the tube. Note air inlet and outlet temperatures
8. Note volt meter and ammeter reading.
9. Adjust the position of the valve and vary the flow rate of air and repeat the experiment.
10. For various valve openings and for various power inputs and readings may be taken to
repeat the experiments. The readings are tabulated
The heat input Q = h A L M T D = m cp (temp. of tube temp. of air)

M = mass of air.
cp = specific heat of air.
LMTD=(Avg Temp Of tube outlet air temp) (Avg. temp of tube inlet air temp.)
1n x
(Avg. temp of tube outlet temp. of air)
(Avg. temp of tube inlet temp. of air)
H= heat transfer co-efficient. A = area of heat transfer = T1d1

From the above the heat transfer co-efficient h can be calculated.
These
experimentally determined values may be compared with theoretical values.

Calculate the velocity of the air in the tube using orifice meter / water manometer.
The volume of air flowing through the tube (Q) = (cd21222gh0 ) / (a12 a22 ) m3 / sec.
ho = heat of air causing the flow.
= (h1 h2)w/ a
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h1 and h2 are manometer reading in meters.

a 1= area of the tube.
a2 = area of the orifice.
Hence the velocity of the air in the tube V = Q / a1 m/sec heat transfer rate and flow
rates are expressed in dimension less form of Nusselt number and Reynolds number which are
defined as
Re = Dv/
Nu = h D/k
D = Dia. Of the pipe
V = Velocity of air
K = Thermal conductivity of air.

The heat transfer co-efficient can also be calculated from Dittus-Boelter correlation.
Nu = 0.023 Re 0.8 Pr 0.4
Where Pr is the Prandtl number for which air can be taken as 0.7. The Prandtl number
represents the fluid properties. The results may be represented as a plot of Nu exp/ Nu corr. Vs
Re which should be a horizontal line.
FORCED CONVECTION
V
T1
T2
T3
T4
T5
T6
h1cm h2cm
50
35
42
45
46
47
38
19
Avg. Temp. Of heater = (42 + 45 + 46 + 47) / 4 = 45oC

Avg. Temp. of Air = (35 + 38) / 2 = 36.5oC
Vol. Of air flow Q = (Cda1a22gh) / (a12 a22 )
Cd = 0.6
A1 = /4 (0.04)2 = 1.256 X 10-3
A2 = /4 (0.02)2 = 3.14 X 10-4
H = water/air (h1 h 2) mtrs
= 1000/1.16 (0.1) = 86.2 mtrs.
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Q = [0.6 X 1.256 X 10-3 X 3.14 X 10-4 (2 X 9.81 X 4)] / (1.256X10-3)2

(3.14X10-4)2
= 9.73 X 10-6 / 1.256 X 10-3 = 8.002 x 10-3
Velocity of air flow = Q / a1 = 6.37 m/sec
Re = D/ r = 15023
R = kinematic viscosity at mean temp.
Using forced convection correlation
Nu = hD /k = 0.023 Re 0.8 Pr 0.4
Pr at mean temp = 0.699
= 0.023(15023)0.8 (0.699)0.4
hD/k = 43.7 k= Thermal conductivity of air at mean temp
h = 43.7 X 28.56 X 10-3 / (0.04)
= 31.2 w/mc.
RESULT:
The heat transfer coefficient is found to be ---------------- W/m2 K
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Ex.No:
Date:
STEFAN BOLTZMAN APPARATUS

AIM:
To find Stefan-Boltzman constant.
Stefan Boltzman law which establishes the dependence of integral hemispherical
radiation on temperature. We can verify this phenomenon in this unit. The experimental set
up consisting of concentric hemispheres with provision for the hot water to pass through the
annulus. A hot water source is provided. The water flow may be varied using the control
valve provided, there by to control the hot water temperature. A small disk is placed at the
bottom of the hemisphere, which receives the heat radiation and can be removed (or) refitted
while conducting the experiment.
A multi point digital temperature indicator and
thermocouples (Fe/Ko) are provided to measure temperature at various points on the radiating
surface of the hemisphere and on the disc.
SPECIFICATIONS:
1. Mass of the disc
= 0.005 kg.
2. Dia. of the disc
= 0.020 m.
3. Material of the disc
= copper
4. Cp
= 381 J/KgK
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TABULATION:
Steady
Avg.temp. of
Sl.No.
T1
T2
T3
hemisphere
T4
Time
Th
temp. of
the disc.
Td
HEATER
WATER
T2
T1
T3
T4
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PROCEDURE:
1. Allow water to flow through the hemisphere. Remove the disc from the bottom of the
hemisphere.
Switch on the heater and allow the hemisphere to reach a steady
temperature.
2. Note down the temperatures T1, T2 and T3. The average of these temperatures is the
hemisphere temperature (Th).
3. Refit the disc at the bottom of the hemisphere and start the stop clock.
4. The raise in temperature T4 with respect to time is noted. Also note down the disc
temperature at T4 when steady state is reached (Td).
CALCULATIONS :
Q = (Th4 Td4) A.
= Q / (Th4 Td4) A and =1.

The readings may be tabulated as follows:
T1
T2
40.4
40.1
T3
40.5
T4
Time
33.8
15
33.9
30
34
45
34.1
60
34.2
75
.
34.7
Final Temp of the disc
225
34.7
= Q / b (Th4 Td4) A.
Q = mass of the disc X Cp of disc X d/c
Cp = 381J/Kgo k
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Q = 6.35 X 10-3
Avg. Temp. of hemisphere = 40.4 + 40.1 + 40.5 / 3 = 40.33 o C + 273 = 3
Td = 34.8o C = 307.8o k
-4
A = Area of the disc = / r (0.02)2 = 3.14 X 10-4

dT/dt = 0.1 / 30
J = 6.35 x 10-3 / [(315.3)4 (307.8)4] x 3.14x10-4 = 2.228 x 10-8
RESULT:
Stefan Boltzman constant is found to be------------W/m2 K4
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Date:
HEAT EXCHANGER TEST PARALLEL FLOW AND

COUNTERFLOW
Aim:
To find the overall heat transfer co-efficient in parallel flow and counter flow.
Heat exchangers are devices in which heat is transferred from one fluid to another.
Common examples of the heat exchangers are the radiator of a car, condenser at the back of
domestic refrigerator etc. Heat exchangers are classified mainly into three categories. 1.
Transfer type 2. Storage type 3. Direct contact type.
Transfer type of heat exchangers are most widely used.
A transfer type of heat
exchanger is one in which both fluids pass simultaneously through the device and head is
transferred through separating walls. Transfer type of exchangers are further classifies as
1. Parallel flow type in fluids flow in the same direction.
2. Counter flow type in fluids flow in the opposite direction.
3. Cross flow type in which fluids flow at any angle to each other.
A simple heat exchanger of transfer type can be in the form of a tube arrangement. One
fluid flowing through the inner tube and the other through the annulus surrounding it. The heat
transfer takes place across the walls of the inner tube.
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TABULATION :
FOR PARALLEL FLOW
Sl.No.
Time for 1 Lit. of Time for 1 Lit. of

Hot Water (sec)
cold water (sec)
T1
T2
T3
T4
T1
T2
T3
T4
FOR COUNTER FLOW

Sl.No.
Time for 1 Lit. of Time for 1 Lit. of

Hot Water (sec)
cold water (sec)
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The apparatus consists of a concentric tube heat exchanger. The hot fluid i.e. hot water
is obtained from an electric geyser and flows through the inner tube. The cold fluid i.e. cold
water can be admitted at any one of the ends enabling the heat exchanger to run as a parallel
flow apparatus or a counter flow apparatus. This can be done by operating the different valves
provided. Temperatures of the fluids can be measured using thermometers. Flow rate can be
measured using stop clock and measuring flask. The outer tube is provided with adequate
asbestos rope insulation to minimize the heat loss to the surroundings.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Length of the heat exchanger
Inner copper tube ID
12mm
OD
15mm
Outer GI tube ID
40mm
PROCEDURE:
1. Connect water supply at the back of the unit. The inlet water flows through geyser and
inner pipe of the heat exchanger and flows out.
Also the inlet water flows through the annulus gap of the heat exchanger and flows out.
2. For parallel flow open valve V2 , V4 and V5.
For counter flow open valve V3, V1 and V5.
3. Control the hot water flow approximately 2 lit./min. and cold water flow approximately
5 lit./min.
4. Switch ON the geyser. Allow the temperature to reach steady state.
5. Note temperatures T1 and T2 (hot water inlet and outlet temperature
respectively).
HOT
Thi
Thi
Ti
Tci
Tci
COLD
PARALLEL FLOW
Tco
To
Tho
PARALLEL FLOW HEAT EXCHANGER
Tco
Tho
Tm =
To
Ti
To
Ti Log e
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Length of the Exchanger
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6. Under parallel flow condition T3 is the cold-water inlet temperature and T4 is the cold
water outlet temperature.Note the temperatures T 3 and T4.Under counter flow condition
T4 is the cold-water inlet temperature T3 is the cold-water outlet temperature.
7. Note the time for 1 liter flow of the hot and cold water. Calculate mass flow rate
Kg/sec.
8. Change the water flow rates and repeat the experiment.
HOT
Tco
Ti
Thi
Thi
Tco
COUNTER FLOW
Tci
Tci
To
Tho
COLD
COUNTER FLOW HEAT EXCHANGER
Tho
Tm =
To
Ti
To
Ti Log e
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Length of the Exchanger
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CALCULATIONS:
Refer drawing and find
LMTD (tm) = t1 to / ln (t1 / to)
Please not t1 and to to be calculated as per drawing for Parallel flow and Counter flow.
Qh = A U L M T D
Hence the overall Heat transfer co-efficient
U = qh / A L M T D
Where qh = mh cp (Thi Tho)
cp = specific heat of water (j/kgc)
A = Outer area of hot water pipe.
Mh = mass of hot water (kg/sec)
Effectiveness of Heat exchanger
= Actual heat transfer/ Max. possible heat transfer
= (tco tci) / (thi tci)
THEORETICAL METHOD:
The overall Heat transfer co-efficient
1/U = (1/ho) + (1/h1)
Neglecting the thickness of inner tube and film resistance where ho and h1 are the co-efficient
of heat transfer of hot and cold side respectively.
h1 = Inside Heat transfer co-efficient (from hot to inner surface of the inner tube)
ho = Out side heat transfer co-efficient (from outer wall of the inner tube to the cold fluid).
Re = hot water flow = D /
= Velocity of hot water.
Knowing the mass flow rates () may be calculated for hot and cold water.
Nu = 0.023 (Re)0.8 (Pr)0.3 = (hiD) /K

K = Thermal conductivity of water.
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In a similar manner ho can also be calculated. However for finding ho the characteristic
dia. Is taken as the annulus which is given by the
(ID of the outer pipe OD of outer pipe).
Hence, U the overall Heat transfer co-efficient is evaluated.
Parallel flow / Counter flow Heat exchanger.

Parallel Flow
Hot Water
Cold Water
Time
for
Water
Inlet
Inlet
Inlet
Outlet
Time for Hot Cold
T1
T1
T3
T4
water flow 1 lit.
flow 1 lit.
Thi
Thi
Tci
Tco
40
37
28
31
24 Sec.
21 Sec.
LMTD = (Thi Tci) (Tho Tco) / ln (Thi Tci / Tho Tco)

= (40 28) (37 31) / ln 40 28 / 37 31
Heat input qb = A.U LMTD
Hence the overall heat transfer co-efficient, U = qb / A L M T D
qb = mb cb (Thi Tho)
= 1/24 X 4.178 X 3 = 0.522 kw
U = 0.522 / K
Theoretical Method:
1/U = 1/hi + 1/ho
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hi = Volume of hot water flow = (1/24) / 1000 m3 / sec.

= 4.166 X 10-5 m3 / sec.
Velocity of hot water flow = 4.166 X 10-5 / /4(0.012) 2 m/sec
= 0.368 m/sec
Re = D / = 0.012 X 0.368 / 0.75 X 10-6
= 5888.
Using the heat transfer correlation
Nu = 0.023 (Re)0.8 (Pr)0.3
= hiD/k
= 0.023 (5888)0.8 (5.5)0.3
k = Thermal conductivity
of water
Pr = Values from data book
= 39.79
hi = 39.79 X 605 X 10-3 / 0.012
= 2006
ho = Volume flow rate of Cold water (1/21) / 1000 m3 / sec.

Qc = 4.76 X 10-5 m3 / sec.
Velocity of Cold water flow Vc = Qc / Ac
Ac = Annulus area i.e. /4(0.04)2 - /4 (0.015)2
= 1.08 X 10-5
Vc = 4.76 X 10-5 / 1.08 X 10-3 = 0.044 m/sec
Re = D / = (0.04 0.015) X 0.044 / 0.75 X 10-6
= 1466
Since the flow is not turbulent we can using the following equation.
Nu = 0.37(Re)0.6 (Pr)0.33
hoDc / k = 51.5
Dc = Annulus dia. (0.04 0.015) = 0.025
h o = 1247.
1/U = 1/hi + 1/ho = 1/2006 + 1/1247
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U = 769 W/m2 o c.
This procedure is repeated for counter flow heat exchanger, however care to be taken
while calculating LMTD.
RESULT :
(i) Parallel flow
Overall heat transfer coeffient by theoretical method ----------- W/ m2 K
Overall heat transfer coeffient by prctical method
----------- W/ m2 K
(i) Counter flow

Overall heat transfer coeffient by theoretical method ----------- W/ m2 K
Overall heat transfer coeffient by prctical method
----------- W/ m2 K
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Ex.No:
Date:
THERMAL CONDUCTIVITY OF INSULATING

MATERIAL - LAGGED PIPE
AIM :
To find the thermal conductivity of different insulating material.
DESCRIPTION OF APPARATTUS :
The insulation defined as a material, which retards the heat flow with reasonable
effectiveness. Heat is transferred through insulation by conduction, convection and radiation
or by the combination of these three. There is no insulation, which is 100% effective to
prevent the flow of heat under temperature gradient.
The experimental set up in which the heat is transferred through insulation by
conduction is under study in the given apparatus.
The apparatus consisting of a rod heater with asbestos lagging. The assembly is inside
as MS pipe. Between the asbestos lagging and MS pipe saw dust is filled. The set up as
shown in the figure. Let r1 be the radius of the heater, r2 be the radius of the heater with
asbestos lagging and r3 be the inner radius of the outer MS pipe.
Now the heat flow through the lagging materials is given by
Q = K1 2 L(t) / (In(r2)/r1) or
= K2 2 L(t) / (In(r3)/r2)
Where t is the temperature across the lagging.
K1 is the thermal conductivity of asbestos lagging material and
K2 is the thermal conductivity of saw dust.
L is the length of the cylinder.
Knowing the thermal conductivity of one lagging material the thermal conductivity of the other
insulating material can be found.
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TABULATION :
Heat temperature
Asbestos
Sawdust
temperature
temperature
Volts
Amps
S.No
1
avg
avg
avg
LAGGED PIPE
SAW DUST
ASBESTOS
HEATER
T1
T3
ASBESTOS
T5
T4
T6
SAW DUST
T8
T7
T4
T1
T7
T8
T5
T6
T3
d1 - HEATER DIA
= 20 mm
d2 - HEATER WITH ASBESTOS DIA = 40 mm d3 - ASBESTOS & SAW
DUST DIA
= 80 mm
LENGTH = 500mm
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SPECIFICATION:
Diameter of heater rod
= 20mm
Diameter of heater rod with asbestos lagging
= 40mm
Diameter of heater with asbestos lagging and saw dust
= 80mm
The effective length of the above set up of cylinders
500mm
PROCEDURE:
1. Switch on the unit and check if all channels of temperature indicator showing proper
temperature.
2. Switch on the heater using the regulator and keep the power input at some particular
value.
3. Allow the unit to stabilize for about 20 to 30 minutes. Now note down the ammeter,
voltmeter reading which given the heat input.
4. Temperatures 1,2 and 3 are the temperature of heater rod, 4,5 and 6 are the
temperatures on the asbestos layer, 7 and 8 are temperatures on the sawdust lagging.
5. The average temperature of each cylinder is taken for calculation. The temperatures are
measured by thermocouple (Fe/Ko) with multi point digital temperature indicator.
6. The experiment may be repeated for different heat inputs.
The readings are tabulated as below:
CALCULATIONS :
Lagged Pipe:
T1
T2
T3
T4
T5
T6
T7
T8
90
0.4
108
117
89
51
59
53
41
41
Avg. Temp. of heater
= T1 +T2 +T3 / 3 = 104.6 o c
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Avg. Temp. of Asbestos lagging
= T4 + T5 + T6 / 3 = 54.3 o c
Avg. Temp. of sawdust lagging
= T7 + T8 / 2 = 41 o c
The heat flow from heater to outer surface of asbestos lagging =

q
= k1 2 l (t) / ln (r2 / r1)
k1
= Thermal conductivity of asbestos lagging from data look at

= 110.5 X 10-3 w/mo k.
= 54o c
r2
= Radius of the asbestos lagging = 20
r1
= Radius of the heater = 10 mm
= Length of the heater = 0.5 mtrs.
Substituting these values
q = 110.5 X 10-3 X 2 X X 0.5 X
Substituting this value of q to find the thermal conductivity of sawdust.
25.19 = k2 X 2 X X l X 13.3 / ln (r3/r2)
k2 = 25.19 X ln (40/20) / 2XX13.3X8.

= 0.417
RESULT :
Thermal conductivity of
(i)
Asbestas---------------W/mK
(ii)
Sawdust----------------W/mK
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Ex.No:
Date:
HEAT TRANSFER FROM FINS
AIM:
To determine the temperature distribution of a PIN-FIN for forced convection and FIN
efficiency.
DESCRIPTION OF APPARATUS :
Consider a PIN-FIN having the shape of rod whose base is attached to a wall at a
surface temperature Ts, the fin is cooled along the axis by a fluid at temperature TAMB. The fin
has a uniform cross sectional area Ao is made of material having a uniform thermal
conductivity K and the average heat transfer co-efficient between the surface to the fluid. We
shall assume that transverse temperature gradients are so small so that the temperature at any
cross section of the fin is uniform.
The apparatus consists of a Pin-fin placed inside an open duct, (one side open) the other
end of the duct is connected to the suction side of a blower, the delivery side of a blower is
taken up through a gate valve and an orifice meter to the atmosphere. The airflow rate can be
varied by the gate valve and can be measured on the U tube manometer connected to the orifice
meter. A heater is connected to one end of the pin-fin and seven thermocouples are connected
by equal distance all along the length of the pin and the eigth thermocouple is left in the duct.
The panel of the apparatus consists of voltmeter, ammeter and digital temperature
indicator. Regulator is to control the power input to the heater. U tube manometer with
connecting hoses.
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SPECIFICATIONS:
Duct width
150 mm
Duct height
100 mm
Orifice dia.
do
20 mm
Orifice co-efficient
cd
0.6
Fin length
14.5cm
Fin diameter
df
12mm
(Characteristic length)
PROCEDURE:
1. Connect the three pin plug to a 230V, 50Hz, 15A power and switch on the unit.
2. Keep the thermocouple selector switch in first position.
3. Turn the regulator knob to clockwise and set the power to the heater to any desired
value by looking at the voltmeter and ammeter.
4. Allow the unit to stabilize.
5. Switch ON the blower.
6. Set the airflow rate to any desired value looking at the difference in U tube manometer
limb levels.
7. Note down the temperatures indicated by temperature indicator.
8. Repeat the experiment by
a.
Varying the airflow rate and keeping the power input to the heater constant.
b.
Varying the power input to the heater and keeping the air flow rate constant.
9. Tabulate the readings and calculate for different conditions.

10. After all the experiment is over, put off the blower switch, turn the energy regulator
knob anti clockwise, put off the main switch and disconnect the power supply.
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TABULATION:
Fin surface temp.
Manometer
Amb. temp.
reading
Sl.No.
h1
h2
T1
T2
T3
T4
T5
T6
PIN - FIN APPARATUS

T7
T6
T5
T4
T3
T2
T1
HEATER
BRASS PIN - FIN

T8
ORIFICE DIA
= 20 mm
LENGTH = 145 mm
PIPE DIA
= 40 mm
DIA
= 12 mm
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CALCULATIONS :
Volume of air flowing through the duct
Vo
Where cd
= cd a1a2 2gha / a12 a22
= co-efficient of orifice = 0.6
= gravitational constant = 9.81 m/sec2
ha
= heat of air = (lw /la)h
a1
= area of the pipe.
a2
= area of the orifice.
= manometer differential head.
Velocity of air in the duct = Vo / (W X B)
Where W
D
= width of the duct.

= breadth of the duct.
REYNOLDS NUMBER OF AIRFLOW:
Reynolds number Re = (L X Va X Pa) / a
Where Va
= Velocity of air in the duct.
Pa
= density of air in the duct.
= Viscosity of air at t o C.
= length of fin.
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PRANDTL NUMBER OF AIRFLOW

Prandtl number = (cpa X a ) / ka
Where cpa
= specific heat of air.
= viscosity of air
ka
= thermal conductivity of air.
HEAT TRANSFER CO-EFFICIENT CALCULATIONS
NUSSELT NUMBER (Nu)
For 40 < NRe < 4000

Nnu = 0.683 (NRe) 0.466 (NPr) 0.333
For 1 < NRe < 4
Nnu = 0.989 (NRe)0.33 (NPr)0.333
For 4 < NRe < 40
Nnu = 0.911 (NRe)0.385 (NPr)0.333
For 4000 < NRe < 40000
Nnu = 0.193 (NRe)0.618 (NPr)0.333
For NRe > 40000
Nnu = 0.0266 (NRe)0.805 (NPr)0.333
Heat transfer co-efficient h = Nnu X (Ka / L)
Ka = thermal conductivity of air
L
= length of fin.
Efficiency of the pin-fin
actual heat transferred by the fin
(heat which
would have been transferred if entire fin where at
the base temperature)
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43
= Tan Hyperbolic ML/ML
Where, h
heat transfer co-efficient
length of the fin
hp/(kb X A)
perimeter of the fin

( X dia of the fin)
cross sectional area of the fin.
kb
thermal conductivity of brass rod.
Temperature distribution = Tx = [cosh M (L-X) /cosh ML (To - Ta)] + Ta
distance between thermocouple and heater.
EVALUATION OF THE HEAT TRANSFER CO-EFFICIENT (h)
Natural convection (blower off)
Nuav = (hd)/k = 1.1 (Gr Pr)1/6 for 1/10 < Gr Pr < 104
Nuav = 0.53 (Gr Pr)1/4 for 104 < Gr Pr < 109
Nuav = 0.13 (Gr Pr)1/3 for 109 < Gr Pr < 1012
Where Nuav = average Nusselt number

= (hD) / k
D
Dia. of fin
thermal conductivity of air.
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Gr = Grashof number = g T
D3 / r2
= 1/ (Tav + 273)
T= (Tav Tamb)
Pr = Prandtl Number = ( Cp) / K
PIN-FIN
T1
T2
T3
T4
T5
T6
T7
T8
h1cm h2cm
135
0.6
67
61
59
56
49
47
46
29
75
15.5
Mean Temp = 51.75o C
Vol. of airflow thro duct = Q = Cd a1 a2 2gh / a12 - a22
a1 = /4 (0.04)2 = 1.256 X 10-3

a2 = /4 (0.02)2 = 3.14 X 10-4
h =w / a ( 0.155 0.075)
= 68.96m
Q = 8.704 X 10-6 / 1.216 X 10-3 = 7.158 X 10-3 m3/sec
Velocity of air flow thro duct = Q/A
A = Length X Breadth of the duct

= 0.15 X 0.1 = 0.015 m2
Velocity = 0.477 m/sec
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Re = D / = D = Length of the Fin = 0.145

= 0.145 X0.477/ 17.95 X 10-6 = 3853
Using the correlation

For 40 > Re <4000
Nu = 0.683 (Re)0.466 (Pr)0.33
= 0.683(3853)0.466 (0.698)0.33
Pr = hl / K
= 28.436
K= Thermal conductivity of
airflow at mean time
Heat transfer coefficient, h
= 28.436 X 28.26 X10-3 / 0.145

= 5.54 w/m2 o c
= hp / kb A = 5.54 X 0.0376 / 110.7 X /4(0.012)2

= 4.078 kg/m
Fin efficiency
= Tan G ML/ML =0.89 = 89o
Temp. distribution
= [cosh M (L-X) /cosh ML (To - Ta)] + Ta
T2
= [cosh M (0.022) /1.17997 (67 - 29)] 0.85088(38)

=
61.33o c
T3
0.8588(32) + 29 = 56.22o c
T4
0.8588(30) + 29 = 54.5o c
T5
0.8588(27) + 29 = 51.9o c
T6
0.8588(20) + 29 = 46o c
T7
0.8588(18) + 29 = 44o c
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RESULT :
The efficiency of the fin is found to be ---------------------Temperature at x = 20mm, T20 = ------------Temperature at x = 40mm, T40 = ------------Temperature at x = 60mm, T60 = ------------Temperature at x = 80mm, T80 = -------------
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Ex.No:
Date:
TEST ON EMISSIVITY APPARATUS
AIM:
To measure the emissivity of the test plate surface.
DESCRIPTION OF APPARATUS :
An ideal black surface is one, which absorbs the radiation falling on it. Its reflectivity
and transivity is zero. The radiation emitted per unit time per unit area from the surface of the
body is called emissive power.
The emissive power of a body to the emissive power of black body at the same
temperature is known as emissivity of that body. For a black body absorptivity is 1 and by
Kirchaffs law its emissivity is also 1. Emissivity depends on the surface temperature and the
nature of the surface.
The experimental set up consists of two circular aluminum plates identical in size and
are provided with heating coils at the bottom. The plates or mounted on thick asbestos sheet
and kept in an enclosure so as to provide undisturbed natural convection surroundings. The
heat input to the heaters is varied by two regulators and is measured by an ammeter and
voltmeter. The temperatures of the plates are measured by Ir/Con thermocouples. Each plate
is having three thermocouples; hence an average temperature may be taken. One thermocouple
is kept in the enclosure to read the chamber temperature. One plate is blackened by a layer of
enamel black paint to form the idealized black surface whereas the other plate is the test plate.
The
heat dissipation by conduction is same in both cases.
SPECIFICATION :
Diameter of test plate and black surface = 150mm
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PROCEDURE:
a)
Connect the three pin plug to the 230V, 50Hz, 15 amps main supply and switch on
the unit.
b)
Keep the thermocouple selector switch in first position. Keep the toggle switch in
position 1. By operating the energy regulator 1 power will be fed to black plate.
Now keep the toggle switch in position 2 and operate regulator 2 and feed power to
the test surface.
c)
Allow the unit to stabilize. Ascertain the power inputs to the black and test surfaces
are at set values. i.e. equal.
d)
Turn the thermocouple selector switch clockwise step by step and note down the
temperatures indicated by the temperature indicator from channel 1 to 7.
e)
Tabulate the readings and calculate.
f)
After the experiment is over turn both the energy regulators 1 & 2.
g)
For various power inputs repeat the experiment.
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TABULATION :
Black
Sl.No.
body
temperature
Polished body
Average
temperature
Temp. Tb
T5
T6
T7
Emmissivity
Chamber
Average
Temp. Tp Temp. T4
T1
T2
T3
EMISSIVITY APPARATUS
CHAMBER
T1
T2
T5
T4
T3
TEST PLATE
DIA. - 150 mm
T6
T7
BLACK PLATE
DIA. - 150 mm
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CALCULATIONS:
Temperature of the black body in absolute unit T ba
= T b + 273
Temperature of the polished body in absolute unit T pa
= T p + 273
Temperature of the chamber in absolute unit T ca
= T 7 + 273
Emissivity
p = b X T4 ba - T4 ca / T4 pa - T4 ca
Where b, emissivity of black body which is equal to 1.

Emmissivity apparatus :
V
T1
T2
T3
T4
T5
T6
T7
100
0.4
89
92
90
40
79
80
81
Avg. temp. of polished plate = 363.3o k = (89 + 92 + 90 / 3) + 273

Avg. temp. of Black plate = (79 + 80 + 81 / 3) + 273 = 353 o k.
Chamber temp.
40 + 273 = 313 o k
Power Input Q = pA (Tp4 - Ta4) = bA (Tb4 - Ta4)

Since the power input is same for both heaters and area of radiating surface (A) is also same,
knowing the b =1. The emmissivity of polished surface
p = b (Tb4 - Ta4) / (Tp4 - Ta4)
= 3534 - 3134 / 3634 - 3134
= 5.9 X 109 / 7.76 X 109
= 0.76
RESULT :
Emissivity of the specimen is found to be ---------------

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Heat Transfer

ME 2355 THERMAL LAB II

THERMAL CONDUCTIVITY APPARATUS-GAURDED HOT PLATE

THERMAL CONDUCTIVITY APPARATUS

HEAT TRANSFER THROUGH COMPOSITE WALLS

2. Thermal conductivity of wood

4. The temperatures are measured from bottom to top plate T1,T2,.T8.

Where A = Area of the plate

Q = (T4 T1)/R =(T2 T1)/R1=(T3 T2)/R2=(T4 T3)/R3

Time for 1 Rev.

Area of the plate / 4 (0.3)2 = 0.07m2

HEAT TRANSFER BY FREE CONVECTION

To find the heat transfer coefficient under natural convection environment.

temperature variations, it is called FREE or NATURAL CONVECTION.

= 1/51.8 + 273 = 3 X 10-3

t = [(T2 + T3 + T4 + T5) / 4 ] [(T1+F6)/2]

= 3 X 10-3 X 9.81 X (0.5)3 X 26.75 / (17.96 X 10-6)2

where l = length of heater

The heat input Q = h A L M T D = m cp (temp. of tube temp. of air)

cp = specific heat of air.

(Avg. temp of tube outlet temp. of air)

(Avg. temp of tube inlet temp. of air)

H= heat transfer co-efficient. A = area of heat transfer = T1d1

experimentally determined values may be compared with theoretical values.

h1 and h2 are manometer reading in meters.

K = Thermal conductivity of air.

Avg. Temp. Of heater = (42 + 45 + 46 + 47) / 4 = 45oC

Q = [0.6 X 1.256 X 10-3 X 3.14 X 10-4 (2 X 9.81 X 4)] / (1.256X10-3)2

STEFAN BOLTZMAN APPARATUS

A multi point digital temperature indicator and

2. Dia. of the disc

3. Material of the disc

Switch on the heater and allow the hemisphere to reach a steady

= Q / (Th4 Td4) A and =1.

A = Area of the disc = / r (0.02)2 = 3.14 X 10-4

HEAT EXCHANGER TEST PARALLEL FLOW AND

A transfer type of heat

Time for 1 Lit. of Time for 1 Lit. of

cold water (sec)

FOR COUNTER FLOW

Time for 1 Lit. of Time for 1 Lit. of

cold water (sec)

PARALLEL FLOW HEAT EXCHANGER

Length of the Exchanger

COUNTER FLOW HEAT EXCHANGER

Length of the Exchanger

Nu = 0.023 (Re)0.8 (Pr)0.3 = (hiD) /K

(ID of the outer pipe OD of outer pipe).

Hence, U the overall Heat transfer co-efficient is evaluated.

Parallel flow / Counter flow Heat exchanger.

Time for Hot Cold

water flow 1 lit.

LMTD = (Thi Tci) (Tho Tco) / ln (Thi Tci / Tho Tco)

hi = Volume of hot water flow = (1/24) / 1000 m3 / sec.

= 0.023 (5888)0.8 (5.5)0.3

ho = Volume flow rate of Cold water (1/21) / 1000 m3 / sec.

Dc = Annulus dia. (0.04 0.015) = 0.025

(i) Counter flow

THERMAL CONDUCTIVITY OF INSULATING

d2 - HEATER WITH ASBESTOS DIA = 40 mm d3 - ASBESTOS & SAW

Diameter of heater rod with asbestos lagging

Diameter of heater with asbestos lagging and saw dust

The effective length of the above set up of cylinders

Avg. Temp. of heater

= T1 +T2 +T3 / 3 = 104.6 o c

Avg. Temp. of Asbestos lagging