Jacketed Vessel Coil Type Heat Exchanger ThermoFlux | ThermoFlux-7108/4
The Jacketed Vessel Coil Type Heat Exchanger ThermoFlux-7108/4 is a thermodynamics laboratory unit for studying heat transfer between hot water flowing through a surrounding jacket and cold water in an inner vessel. This jacketed vessel coil type heat exchanger supports continuous supply and batch process operation, with a total vessel volume of 7 litres, interior vessel volume of approx. 2.9 litres, jacket volume of approx. 4 litres, and an integrated coil of approx. 3820 mm length and 9.5 mm diameter. Temperature measurement at hot and cold side inlets and outlets enables heat transfer rate, efficiency, and energy balance calculations. An electric propeller stirrer ensures uniform vessel temperature during batch experiments, and all water contact parts are constructed from PVC, stainless steel, and brass for corrosion resistance.
The Jacketed Vessel Coil Type Heat Exchanger ThermoFlux-7108/4 is a laboratory heat transfer unit for studying thermal exchange between hot water flowing through a surrounding jacket and cold water contained within an inner vessel. This jacketed vessel coil type heat exchanger supports both continuous supply and batch process operation, with temperature measurement at the inlet and outlet of both the hot and cold water sides. The anodized aluminium structure with PVC, stainless steel, and brass water contact parts ensures corrosion-resistant, durable construction for repeated laboratory use.
Product Overview
The Jacketed Vessel Coil Type Heat Exchanger ThermoFlux-7108/4 provides a complete platform for investigating jacketed vessel heat transfer principles in both continuous flow and batch heating configurations. The unit consists of a cylindrical inner vessel with an interior volume of approximately 2.9 litres, surrounded by a jacket of approximately 4 litres volume through which hot water flows. The total vessel volume is 7 litres. A coil of approximately 3820 mm length and 9.5 mm diameter is integrated into the vessel for enhanced heat exchange surface area. An electric stirrer with a propeller-shaped stirring rod ensures uniform temperature distribution within the inner vessel during batch heating experiments. The jacketed vessel has an outer diameter of 218 mm and a height of 203 mm. The stirrer tank has a diameter of 150 mm and a height of 165 mm. Temperature measurement is available at the inlet and outlet of both the hot water jacket and the cold water vessel sides, enabling calculation of heat transfer rates, thermal efficiency, and energy balance across the exchanger. The structural frame is constructed from anodized aluminium with HDF panels. All main water contact components are made from PVC, stainless steel, or brass to prevent corrosion. This jacketed vessel coil type heat exchanger is suited to undergraduate thermodynamics and heat transfer laboratory programmes covering industrial heat exchanger design principles and batch process heating analysis.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Detail |
|---|---|
| Model Reference | ThermoFlux-7108/4 |
| Category | Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer |
| Operation Modes | Continuous supply and batch process |
| Total Vessel Volume | 7 litres |
| Interior Vessel Volume | Approx. 2.9 litres |
| Jacket Volume | Approx. 4 litres |
| Jacketed Vessel Outer Diameter | 218 mm |
| Jacketed Vessel Height | 203 mm |
| Stirrer Tank Diameter | 150 mm |
| Stirrer Tank Height | 165 mm |
| Stirrer Tank Volume | 2.9 litres |
| Coil Length | Approx. 3820 mm |
| Coil Diameter | 9.5 mm |
| Stirrer Type | Electric, propeller-shaped stirring rod |
| Frame Material | Anodized aluminium with HDF panels |
| Water Contact Materials | PVC, stainless steel, brass |
| Temperature Measurement | Inlet and outlet, hot and cold water sides |
Technical Data
Stirrer Tank
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 150 mm |
| Height | 165 mm |
| Volume | 2.9 litres |
Coil
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Length | Approx. 3820 mm |
| Diameter | 9.5 mm |
Jacketed Vessel
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Outer Diameter | 218 mm |
| Height | 203 mm |
| Jacket Volume | Approx. 4 litres |
| Total Vessel Volume | 7 litres |
| Interior Vessel Volume | Approx. 2.9 litres |
Key Features
- Operation Modes: continuous supply and batch process (heating of constant mass of water in vessel) on this jacketed vessel coil type heat exchanger
- Vessel Volumes: total vessel volume 7 litres, interior vessel volume approx. 2.9 litres, jacket volume approx. 4 litres
- Coil Specification: approx. 3820 mm length, 9.5 mm diameter, integrated within the inner vessel for extended heat exchange surface area
- Jacketed Vessel Dimensions: 218 mm outer diameter, 203 mm height
- Stirrer Tank Dimensions: 150 mm diameter, 165 mm height, 2.9 litres volume
- Electric Stirrer: propeller-shaped stirring rod ensures uniform temperature distribution within the vessel during batch heating
- Temperature Measurement: inlet and outlet temperatures on both hot water jacket and cold water vessel sides
- Frame Construction: anodized aluminium structure with HDF panels
- Water Contact Materials: PVC, stainless steel, and brass for corrosion resistance
- Application: heat transfer rate, thermal efficiency, and energy balance calculation in both continuous and batch modes
Experiments
- Study of heat transfer between hot water flowing through a jacket and cold water contained in a vessel
- Continuous supply heat transfer analysis: measurement of inlet and outlet temperatures on hot and cold sides
- Batch process heating analysis: heating of a constant mass of cold water in the vessel using hot water jacket
- Calculation of heat transfer rate and thermal efficiency
- Energy balance across the jacketed vessel heat exchanger
- Effect of stirring on temperature uniformity and heat transfer rate in the vessel
Construction and Design
The Jacketed Vessel Coil Type Heat Exchanger ThermoFlux-7108/4 is assembled on an anodized aluminium structural frame with HDF panels. The inner vessel, with a 150 mm diameter, 165 mm height, and 2.9 litre volume, is surrounded by the jacket through which hot water flows. The jacketed vessel assembly has an outer diameter of 218 mm, a height of 203 mm, and a jacket volume of approximately 4 litres, giving a total vessel volume of 7 litres. A coil of approximately 3820 mm length and 9.5 mm diameter is integrated within the inner vessel to provide an extended heat exchange surface. An electric stirrer fitted with a propeller-shaped stirring rod maintains uniform temperature distribution in the cold water vessel during batch heating experiments. Temperature sensors at the inlet and outlet of both the hot jacket side and the cold vessel side provide all data required for heat transfer rate, efficiency, and energy balance calculations. All components in contact with water are constructed from PVC, stainless steel, or brass to eliminate corrosion in continuous operation. This jacketed vessel coil type heat exchanger supports both continuous flow and batch process experimental configurations from a single unit.
Q1: What operation modes does the Jacketed Vessel Coil Type Heat Exchanger ThermoFlux-7108/4 support?
The unit supports two operation modes: continuous supply, where hot and cold water flow continuously through the jacket and vessel respectively, and batch process, where a constant mass of cold water in the vessel is heated by hot water flowing through the jacket.
Q2: What are the key volumes of this jacketed vessel coil type heat exchanger?
The total vessel volume is 7 litres. The interior vessel volume is approximately 2.9 litres and the jacket volume is approximately 4 litres.
Q3: What is the purpose of the electric stirrer in the ThermoFlux-7108/4?
The electric stirrer, fitted with a propeller-shaped rod, ensures uniform temperature distribution within the inner vessel during batch heating experiments, preventing temperature stratification and improving measurement accuracy.
Q4: What materials are used for water contact components?
All main water contact parts are made from PVC, stainless steel, or brass to prevent corrosion during continuous operation.
Q5: How is heat transfer performance calculated using this apparatus?
Temperature sensors at the inlet and outlet of both the hot water jacket and the cold water vessel sides provide the data required to calculate heat transfer rate, thermal efficiency, and energy balance across the exchanger using standard heat exchanger analysis methods.
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