Steady State and Non-Steady State Heat Conduction Test Bench ThermoFlux 2923
The Steady State and Non-Steady State Heat Conduction Test Bench ThermoFlux 2923 studies steady and transient heat conduction in five metals. This heat conduction test bench features an 800 W PID-controlled heater, 40 mm metal samples, 12 K-type thermocouples, and an elevated tank for constant cooling flow. It supports thermal conductivity calculation with USB data acquisition on Windows 11.
The Steady State and Non-Steady State Heat Conduction Test Bench ThermoFlux 2923 is a practical trainer for studying heat transfer through solid materials. This heat conduction test bench covers steady-state and transient conduction in five metals and supports thermal conductivity calculation.
Product Overview
The ThermoFlux 2923 heat conduction test bench investigates steady and transient heat conduction in metal samples. Five metals are supplied as 40 mm diameter bars: copper, aluminium, and brass at 450 mm, and steel and stainless steel at 300 mm. An electronically regulated heating water circuit with 800 W PID-controlled heater supplies heat at 20 to 85°C. An elevated tank with overflow provides constant cooling water flow. Twelve K-type thermocouples along the sample and three Pt100 sensors measure temperatures. Digital displays show heating power, temperatures, and cooling water flow. Software supports USB data acquisition on Windows 11.
Steady State and Non-Steady State Heat Conduction Test Bench ThermoFlux 2923 — Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Heater Output | 800 W |
| Heater Temperature Range | 20 to 85°C |
| Heater Control | PID controller, electronically regulated |
| Sample Diameter | 40 mm |
| Sample Lengths | 450 mm (copper, aluminium, brass); 300 mm (steel, stainless steel) |
| Heating Tank Capacity | 2 L |
| Cooling Tank Capacity | 0.5 L |
| Elevated Tank Capacity | 6 L |
| Thermocouples (Type K) | 12, along sample |
| Pt100 Sensors | 2 in cooling water, 1 in heating water |
| Temperature Measurement Range | 0 to 100°C |
| Power Measurement Range | 0 to 1000 W |
| Cooling Water Flow Range | 0.1 to 2.5 L/min |
| Data Acquisition | USB, Windows 11 software |
Technical Data
Heater:
- Output: 800 W
- Temperature range: 20 to 85°C
- Electric heater with PID controller
Samples:
- Diameter: 40 mm
- 3 x 450 mm: copper, aluminium, brass
- 2 x 300 mm: steel, stainless steel
Tanks:
- Heating tank: 2 L
- Cooling tank: 0.5 L
- Elevated tank with overflow: 6 L
Temperature Sensors:
- 12 x thermocouple type K along the sample
- 2 x Pt100 in cooling water
- 1 x Pt100 in heating water
Measuring Ranges:
- Temperature: 0 to 100°C
- Power: 0 to 1000 W
- Cooling water flow: 0.1 to 2.5 L/min
Electrical and Software:
- Digital displays for heating power, temperatures, and cooling water flow
- USB data acquisition under Windows 11
Key Features
- Steady and Transient Testing: Investigates steady-state equilibrium and time-dependent heat conduction
- Five Metal Samples: Copper, aluminium, brass, steel, and stainless steel at 40 mm diameter
- PID-Controlled Heating: 800 W electric heater with 20 to 85°C range
- Constant Cooling Flow: Elevated tank with overflow maintains steady cooling water flow
- Multi-Point Sensing: 12 K-type thermocouples along sample plus 3 Pt100 sensors
- Thermal Conductivity Analysis: Calculate and compare conductivity across metals
- Data Acquisition: USB connection with Windows 11 software
Experiments
- Steady-state heat conduction in metals
- Non-steady-state (transient) heat conduction in metals
- Temperature distribution at thermal equilibrium
- Temperature time profiles at sample positions during heating and cooling
- Thermal conductivity determination for copper, aluminium, brass, steel, and stainless steel
- Comparison of heat transfer performance across materials
Construction and Design
The ThermoFlux 2923 heat conduction test bench uses a heating water circuit with an 800 W PID-controlled electric heater and a 2 L heating tank. Five metal samples of 40 mm diameter sit along the test section, with twelve K-type thermocouples positioned along their length. An elevated 6 L tank with overflow feeds a constant cooling water flow through a 0.5 L cooling tank. Two Pt100 sensors measure cooling water temperature and one measures heating water temperature. Digital displays show heating power, temperatures, and cooling water flow.
Scope of Delivery
- 1 Heat conduction test bench
- 5 Metal samples (40 mm diameter): copper, aluminium, brass, steel, stainless steel
- 1 Software for USB data acquisition (Windows 11)
- 1 Instruction manual
Q: What does the ThermoFlux 2923 test bench study?
A: It studies steady-state and transient heat conduction through solid metal samples and calculates thermal conductivity.
Q: Which metals are included with the ThermoFlux 2923?
A: Copper, aluminium, and brass samples are 450 mm long. Steel and stainless steel samples are 300 mm long. All are 40 mm in diameter.
Q: How is the heat source controlled on the ThermoFlux 2923?
A: An 800 W electric heater with PID controller maintains the heating water between 20 and 85°C.
Q: How many temperature sensors does the ThermoFlux 2923 use?
A: Twelve K-type thermocouples measure along the sample, and three Pt100 sensors measure heating and cooling water temperatures.
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