Undergraduate internal flow convection heat transfer laboratory

Briana Fisk, Bret P. van Poppel, Michael J. Benson, Gunnar O. Tamm, Annie Peters, Ashley German

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Abstract

An experimental apparatus was designed, built, tested, and implemented as a laboratory experience in an undergraduate heat transfer course at the United States Military Academy at West Point. Four different tube configurations demonstrate for students internal flow convection heat transfer fundamentals using straight and coiled thin-walled, circular tubes with valves and a large ice bath tank. The apparatus is instrumented with thermocouples and a data acquisition system. As part of the laboratory experience, students measure, collect and analyze data, compare experimental results to theory, and assess error and uncertainty. This simple convection laboratory provides realistic, hands-on experience with an experimental apparatus, a laboratory procedure, instrumentation, and engineering technicians – all of which help students gain physical understanding of thermal-fluids concepts and develop professionally.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication4th Thermal and Fluids Engineering Conference, TFEC 2019
PublisherBegell House Inc.
Pages501-510
Number of pages10
ISBN (Electronic)9781567004724
DOIs
StatePublished - 2019
Externally publishedYes
Event4th Thermal and Fluids Engineering Conference, TFEC 2019 - Las Vegas, United States
Duration: Apr 14 2019Apr 17 2019

Publication series

NameProceedings of the Thermal and Fluids Engineering Summer Conference
Volume2019-April
ISSN (Electronic)2379-1748

Conference

Conference4th Thermal and Fluids Engineering Conference, TFEC 2019
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityLas Vegas
Period04/14/1904/17/19

Keywords

  • Convection
  • Heat Transfer
  • Undergraduate Laboratory

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