Heat Transfer In Natural Convection

Technical Details
Parameter Details
Enclosure size 20cm x 20cm x 75 cm.
Tube size (Test cylinder) 38mm (O.D.) x 50 cm. Long
Nichrome heater (Cartridge type)
Control Panel Comprising of
  • a. Voltmeter – 0 – 200 V
  • b. Ammeter – 0 – 2 Amp
  • c. Dimmerstat – 0 – 2Amp 240V
  • Digital Temperature Indicator 0-300°C 10C least count Chromel – Allumel Thermocouples providing with cold junction compensation
  • Range Of Experiment
  • To determine average surface heat transfer coefficient for a losing heat by forced convection.
  • Comparison of heat transfer coefficient for different air flow rates & heat flow rates.
  • To calculate Reynolds number and nusselt number for each experimental condition.
  • To plot surface temperature distribution along the length of