Universidad de Antioquia

Departamento de Ingeniera Qumica

Laboratory experience for the course Termodinmica I - IQU 700

HEAT TRANSFER MECHANISMS

Prepared by: Mauricio Snchez. Semester 2014-2

Objective: To study the heat transfer mechanisms and to compare the effect of materials nature
in heat transfer by temperature difference.

What are the mechanisms of heat transfer? How do you model it (how do you calculate it)? Three
applications are?

Explanation about heat transfer mechanisms and videos about applications

Demonstration about heat transfer in a metallic bar by heating its end

Convection demonstration in water-permanganate being heated
Radiation heating with a radiant plate or an electrical resistance

Put two different kind of solid materials (metal and isolation) on a hot plate and measure the
temperature as a function of time. Plot the data. Describe your measurements and observations
with detail. What mechanism controls the heat transfer?

Build a cooling curve for same quantity of water (at same temperature) one in a metallic container
and the other in a Dewar flask. Discuss in detail.

Write a question by person (specify the author) about the laboratory practice you want to be
explained or demonstrated experimentally.

To review at home:

Compare the theoretical end experimental quantity of energy used to heat water and oil. Does the
experimental data fit the theoretical prediction?

How much money do you saved when store hot water in the Dewar flask compared with a glass
beaker?

What is an insulation material?. List 5 examples including costs.