Steady-state and non-steady-state heat conduction Linear heat conduction in metals; non-steady state temperature distribution Features - steady and transient heat conduction in metals - 12 temperature measurement points in every sample - regulated temperature of the heat source Learning objectives/experiments - steady heat conduction - transient heat conduction - temperature/time profiles - calculate thermal conductivity λ of different metals Specification [1] investigation of steady and transient heat conduction in metals [2] determining the thermal conductivity λ [3] heating water circuit as heat source, electronically regulated [4] electric heater with PID controller [5] elevated tank with overflow for generating a constant cooling water flow rate [6] samples made of 5 different metals [7] cooling water temperature and flow rate measurement [8] digital displays: electric heating power, temperatures, cooling water flow rate [9] GUNT software for data acquisition via USB under Windows 10 Technical data Heater - output: 800W - temperature: 20...85°C Samples, Ø 40mm - 3x 450mm (copper, aluminium, brass) - 2x 300mm (steel, stainless steel) Heating tank: ca. 2L Cooling tank: ca. 0,5L Elevated tank: ca. 6L Temperature sensors - 12x thermocouple type K, along the sample - 2x Pt100, in the cooling water - 1x Pt100, in the heating water Measuring ranges - temperature: 14x 0...100°C - power: 0...1000W - flow rate: 0,1...2,5L/min 230V, 50Hz, 1 phase 230V, 60Hz, 1 phase, 120V, 60Hz, 1 phase UL/CSA optional LxWxH: 1240x800x1670mm Weight: approx. 150kg