T1002 Heat Transfer Experiments Experiment 1 - Linear Heat Conduction Experiment (TD1002A) Aims + To show how heat conducts linearly along a solid bar of uniform dimensions and material. = To show how different materials in contact can affect linear heat transfer. * To show how you can calculate the experimental thermal conductivity of the material in 2 solid bar. ‘+ To show how thermal paste helps to give a good thermal connection Procedure 1 - Standard Brass Material 1. ‘Connect and set up the Linear Heat Conduction Experiment (TD1002A) as shown in To Fit an Experiment (General) on page 31. Fit the brass middle section, using the heat transfer paste as described in Using the Thermal Paste (supplied) on page 32. Figure 31 Fit the Brass Middle Section 3. Create a blank results table, similar to Table 2. If you have VDAS, select the correct experiment. The software will create a table for you automatically when you start taking readings. Use an accurate thermometer to check the local ambient air temperature for reference, Open the water outlet valve to start the water flowing, then switch on the heater and set to 30 Watts power. Wait for the temperatures to stabilise and then record T; to Ty. For comparison, repeat the test at one or more heater powers greater than 30 W. Switch off the heater and water supply.