Forced Convection Apparatus
Product Code : EL-HTL-11084
The Forced Convection Apparatus from Lab Exports lets students determine the heat transfer coefficient for forced convection from a heated pipe with air forced through it, at various airflow rates and heat flux values.
Specifications
| Test Pipe | 32 mm NB GI pipe, 500 mm long, heated by external band heater |
| Blower | Centrifugal blower with flow control valve |
| Control | Variac, 2A capacity, for heater and airflow control |
| Airflow Measurement | Orifice meter with differential water manometer |
| Power Measurement | Voltmeter and ammeter for heater input |
| Temperature Measurement | Multichannel digital temperature indicator |
| Services Required | 230V, 15A AC supply with earthing; bench area 1m x 0.75m at working height |
Key Features
- Circular test pipe loses heat by forced convection to air driven through it by a centrifugal blower
- Constant heat flux applied via an electrical band heater with controlled input
- Pipe surface temperature measured at multiple points along its length
- Air inlet and outlet temperatures measured for the test section
- Orifice meter with differential manometer measures airflow rate
- Flow control valve allows testing at different air velocities
Applications
The Forced Convection Apparatus is used in heat transfer laboratories to study forced convection heat transfer inside a pipe, helping students calculate heat transfer coefficients at various airflow rates and heat flux values and compare results with theoretical correlations.
Why Choose Lab Exports
Lab Exports is a trusted manufacturer and exporter of engineering lab equipment including a complete range of Heat Transfer Lab apparatus for engineering colleges and technical institutes. Every unit is built for classroom durability, measurement accuracy and long-term reliability, backed by responsive after-sales support. As a supplier of heat transfer lab equipment India relies on for both domestic and export orders, Lab Exports ships this apparatus to institutions in Guinea (West Africa), Malaysia (Southeast Asia) and Palau (Pacific).
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. What does the Forced Convection Apparatus measure?
It measures the heat transfer coefficient for forced convection inside a heated pipe with air being forced through it.
Q2. How is air forced through the test pipe?
A centrifugal blower with a flow control valve forces air through the pipe at varying rates.
Q3. How is airflow rate measured?
An orifice meter fitted with a differential water manometer measures the airflow rate.
Q4. How is heat applied to the pipe?
A constant heat flux is added via an electrical band heater on the outside of the pipe, with a Variac controlling the input.
Q5. What utilities are required to operate the apparatus?
It requires a 230V, 15A AC supply with earthing connection and a bench area of approximately 1m x 0.75m.
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