Heat conduction is one of the three basic forms of heat transfer. According to the second law of thermodynamics, heat is always transferred from the higher energy level to the low energy level. If the temperature of a body does not change despite continuous addition or removal of heat, this is known as steady-state heat conduction.
WL 420 offers basic experiments for targeted teaching on the topic of heat conduction through various metals. To this end, one of eleven specimens is used. The upper region of the specimen is heated by an electrical heater and the lower section cooled by a Peltier element. Heat conduction occurs through the respective specimen from top to bottom. Two specimens can be inserted into the experimental unit at the same time, in order to investigate thermal conductivity through multi-layered metals. Perfectly matched components ensure rapid heating and trouble-free measurements.
The temperature of the metal specimens is taken on the top and bottom by means of thermocouples. The microprocessor-based instrumentation is well protected in the housing. The GUNT software consists of a software for system operation and for data acquisition and an educational software. With explanatory texts and illustrations the educational software significantly aids the understanding of the theoretical principles.
The operation and control of the experimental unit is carried out via a PC (not included in the scope of delivery) connected via a USB interface. Any number of workstations with the GUNT software can be used for observation and evaluation of the experiments via LAN/WLAN connection using only one licence.