Shell & tube heat exchanger steam/water Heat transfer process between steam and water, determination of heat flux of steam and water Features - convective heat transfer between steam and water - thermostatic steam regulation Learning objectives/experiments - familiarisation with the heat transfer process between steam and water - determine of heat flux of steam and water - determine the efficiency or losses - determine the overall heat transfer coefficient Specification [1] shell & tube heat exchanger for studying the convective heat transfer between steam and water in counterflow [2] steam volume controlled by thermostatic valve [3] additional manual valve for the introduction of heating steam into the shell & tube heat exchanger [4] precise determination of the steam volume by measuring the condensate volume [5] safety valve in the hot water tank for safe operation [6] measurement of temperatures, pressures, flow rate and condensate volume [7] supply with heating steam from WL 315.02 Technical data Shell & tube heat exchanger - heat transfer surface: 0,178m2 - output: 14,6kW - tubes 12x, stainless steel -- Ø 12mm -- length: 0,605m Steam - consumption: 13kg/h - max. pressure saturated steam: 7bar Steam control thermostat: 50...120°C Measuring cup for condensate: 250mL Measuring ranges - flow rate: 40...400L/h - temperature: 3x 0...120°C, 2x 0...160°C - pressure: 1x -1...9bar, 2x 0...4bar LxWxH: 1010x610x1630mm Weight: approx. 85kg