Heat Transfer from a Pin Fin

Specification

Fin – 12.5 mm (approx) 15 cm. Long (approx). One each of mild steel, Aluminum and brass. Duct size – 10 cm x 15 cm x 80 cm long

Blower of suitable capacity with 0.5 H.P. single phase motor. Heater – Nichrome wire type bank heater of suitable capacity

Control panel comprising of : a) Voltmeter – 0 – 200 volts. b) Ammeter – 0 – 2 amp. c) Dimmer stat for heater 0-230 volts 2 Amp. d) Temperature indicator – 0 – 300°C with 10C least count. Using chromel alumel thermocouples, provided with cold junction compensation. Orifice meter on blower outlet with water manometer. Fins of other materials can be supplied at extra cost.

Range Of Experiment

To study of temperature distribution along the length of fin in both natural 7 forced convection.

Comparison of theoretical temperature distribution with experimentally obtained distribution.

Comparison of performance of fins of various materials supplied.