Abstract

This experiment was performed to learn about Heat transfer. Three

primary modes of heat transfer were studied in this experiment, convection,
conduction and radiation. Different sensors were used to measure the
temperature fluctuations and differences in this experiment. A thermistor, a
resistance temperature detector (RTD) and a thermocouple were used in this
experiment to study various heat transfer modes. In order to see the
accuracy of the thermistor and RTD, various liquids were heated in order to
find the relationship between temperature and viscosity, and an aluminum
rod was heat treated in order to observe the difference in a heat treated
aluminum specimen and an untouched aluminum specimen. The percent
differences between the theoretical and the experimental values were
relatively low for both the thermistor and RTD, however the thermistor was
more accurate in measuring temperature difference. It is discussed
thoroughly in analysis and conclusion sections of this report. Completing this
experiment successfully, provided thorough understanding on the three
modes of heat transfer and various sensors used to measure temperature
differences.

Equipment
1. Ice and tap water
2. Stainless steel beaker
3. Pyrex or Kimax glass beaker
4. Hot plate with magnetic stirring
5. Alcohol thermometer
6. Thermometer support stand
7. Digital multimeters
8. Digital thermometer (thermocouple) console
9. Thermocouple (Omega Type J)
10.
Platinum RTD (Omega PR-11-2-100-1/4-12-E); = 0.00385
(oC
11.
Thermistor (Omega 44007)
12.
Various wires, cables, and connectors

Figure 1 Digital thermometer (thermocouple) console , Hot Plate

Figure 2 Ice and tap water , Pyrex or Kimax glass beaker, Thermometer
support stand, Alcohol thermometer, Digital multimeters , Platinum RTD
(Omega PR-11-2-100-1/4-12-E), Thermistor (Omega 44007), Various wires,
cables, and connectors

Figure 3 Various Liquids

Figure 4 Machine used to Heat the aluminum specimen

Figure 5 Wilson Hardness measurement tool

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ure 6 Wilson theoretical Hardness Data chart

Figure 7 Aluminum Specimen, gloves and tongs

Figure 8 Steel bucket