HT-103.1 | Thermal Conductivity Measurement Unit

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. Offers basic experiments for targeted teaching on the topic of heat conduction through various metals. To this end, one of eleven samples is used. The upper region of the sample is heated by an electrical heater and the lower section cooled by a Peltier element. Heat conduction occurs through the respective sample from top to bottom. Two samples 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 samples is taken on the top and bottom by means of thermocouples. The microprocessor-based instrumentation is well protected in the housing. 

Experimental Capabilities

• Time dependency until the steady state is reached.
• Calculate the thermal conductivity λof different metals.
• Calculate the thermal resistance of the sample.
• Heat transfer with different samples connected in series.
• Effect of sample length on heat transfer.

Labelled Diagram

The labelled diagram is given bellows such as: 1- Heater. 2- Sample. 3- Storage for samples. 4- Thermocouple; Peltier element concealed.

Software Diagram

The software diagram of apparatus is given bellows such as: