Heat Transfer Lab: Me8512-Thermal Engineering Lab

ME8512-THERMAL ENGINEERING LAB
HEAT TRANSFER LAB
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THERMAL CONDUCTIVITY – GUARDED HOT PLATE METHOD

Ex. no: 1
Date:
AIM:
To find the thermal conductivity of the specimen by two slabs guarded hot plate
method.
SPECIFICATIONS:
❖ Specimen material = Asbestos

❖ Thickness of the specimen L = 24 mm= 12+12=24 mm
❖ Diameter of cylinder D = 150 mm
FORMULAE:
1. HEAT INPUT:
The power input to heater
Q = V× I in Watts
Where,
Q = heat input
V = volts
I = current in amps
2. THERMAL CONDUCTIVITY(K):
(q×L)
K= in W/m K
A×AT
* Two specimen pieces, so one at the top and another one at the bottom.
(K1+K 2)
* Thermal conductivity of specimen K=
2
Where,
(q×L1) (q×L2)
K1 = K2 =
A×∆T1 A×∆T2
➢ q= heat input in watts
➢ L= thickness of the specimen = 76.20 mm
➢ L1 = lower specimen =12 mm
➢ L2 = upper specimen =12 mm
➢ A = area of the specimen

(T2+T3)
∆T = -T in K (LOWER SIDE)
1 7
2
(T5+T6)
∆T = -T in K (UPPER SIDE)
2 8
2
PROCEDURE:
1. Switch on the unit, allows the unit to stabilize for about 15 to 25 minutes.
2. Now vary the voltmeter reading and note down the temperature T 1 to T2 ammeter
reading.
3. The average temperature of each cylinder is taken for calculation. The temperature
is measured by thermocouples with input multipoint digital temperature indicator.

TABULATION:
THERMAL CONDUCTIVITY – GUARDED HOT PLATE METHOD
Main Ring Bottom Specimen Top specimen Water Outlet Water Inlet
Heat Input Thermal
S.No Heater Heater Temperature Temperature Temperature Temperature
Conductivity
K
‘W’ 0
C 0
C 0
C 0
C 0
C 0
C
(W/mK)
V I Q =V X I T1 T2 T3 T4 T5 T6 T7 T8 T9

RESULT:
The thermal conductivity of the specimen is found to be (K) = W/mK.

THERMAL CONDUCTIVITY - LAGGED PIPE METHOD

Ex. no: 2
Date:
AIM:
To find the thermal conductivity of the specimen by lagged pipe method.
DESCRIPTION OF APPARATUS:
The apparatus consists of a guarded hot pipe and cold pipe. A specimen whose
thermal conductivity is to be measured is saw dust between the hot and cold pipe
thermocouple are attached to measure temperature in between the hot pipe and specimen
pipe.
A multi point digital temperature with indicator selector switch is provided to not the
temperature at different locators. An electric regulators is provided to not and vary the input
energy to the heater.
The whole assembly in kept in an enclose with insulating material field all around to
minimum to the heat loss
FORMULAE:
1. HEAT INPUT:
Q = V× I in Watts
Where,
Q = heat input
V = volts
I = current in amps
2. THERMAL CONDUCTIVITY(K):
r
2
(q×ln (r ) )
1
K= in W/m² k
2G×L×AT
Where,

➢ q = Heat input supply in watts

➢ K = Thermal conductivity W/m k
➢ r1= Radius of inner pipe = 25.40 mm
➢ r2= Radius of outer pipe = 76.20 mm
➢ L = Length of the pipe =500 mm
➢ ∆T=Average outside temperature inner pipe- Average in side temperature outer
pipe
(T1+T2+T3) (T4+T5+T6)
∆T= − in K
3 3
Where,
➢ T1,T2,T3=Outside temperature inner pipe

➢ T4,T5,T6=Inside temperature outer pipe
PROCEDURE:
1. Switch on the unit, allows the unit to stabilize for about 15 to 25 minutes.
2. Now vary the voltmeter reading and note down the temperature T 1 to T2 ammeter
reading.
3. The average temperature of each cylinder is taken for calculation. The temperature
is measured by thermocouples with input multipoint digital temperature indicator.

TABULATION:
THERMAL CONDUCTIVITY - LAGGED PIPE METHOD
Thermal
Heat Input Outside Temperature Of Inner Pipe Inside Temperature Of Inner Pipe Conductivity(K)
0 0
Sl.No ‘W’ C C ‘W/mK’
V I Q=VX I T1 T2 T3 AVG T4 T5 T6 AVG

DIAGRAM:
RESULT:
The thermal conductivity of the specimen is found to be (K) = W/mK.

DETERMINATION OF HEAT TRANSFER COEFFICIENT UNDER

NATURAL CONVECTION FROM A VERTICAL CYLINDER
Ex. no: 3
Date:
AIM:
To determine the convective heat transfer co-efficient for heated vertical cylinder
losing heat to the ambient by free or natural convection
Convection is a made of heat transfer where by a moving fluid transfer heat from a
surface when the fluid movement is caused by density differences in the fluid due to
temperature variation. It is called FREE or NATURAL CONVECTION.
The apparatus provides students with a sound introduction to the features of free
convection heat transfer from a heated vertical rod. A vertical duct is fitted with a heated
vertical placed cylinder. Around this cylinder air gets heated and becomes less dense causing
in to rise. This turn gives to a continuous flow of air upwards in the duct. The instrumentation
provides give the heat input and the temperature at different points on the heated cylinder.
SPECIFICATIONS:
❖ Length of cylinder L = 450 mm
❖ Diameter of cylinder D = 48 mm
FORMULA USED:
1. THEORETICAL HEAT TRANSFER CO-EFFICIENT (h the):
(Nu.K)
hthe = in W/m² K
L
Where,
➢ Nu = Nusselt number
➢ K = Thermal conductivity of air in W/m K
➢ L = Characteristics Length is height of the cylinder in mm

A. Nusselt number (Nu):
Nu =0.53(Gr.Pr) ¼ for GrPr <105
Nu =0.56(Gr.Pr) ¼ for <105GrPr <105
Nu =0.13(Gr.Pr) 1/3 for <108GrPr <1012
Where,
➢ h = heat transfer co-efficient
➢ Gr = Grashoft number
➢ Pr = prandtl number of air
B. Grashoft number (Gr):
(L³ ×β×g×ΔT)
Gr =
V²
Where,
➢ h= heat transfer co-efficient
➢ g = Acceleration due to earth’s gravity
➢ ∆T = Ts-Ta in K
➢ Ts=Average surface temperature in K
➢ Ta=Average ambient temperature in K
➢ β = 1/Tf in K
➢ V2=Kinematic viscosity of air at film temperature
C. Film temperature (Tf):
(Ts–Ta)
Tf = in K
2
Where,
➢ Tf = Film temperature in K
➢ Ts=Average surface temperature in K
➢ Ta=Average ambient temperature in K

***NOTE***
The following air properties data should be taken from the HMT Data book for film
temperature (Tf)
Air properties
▪ Pr =Prandtl number
▪ K = Thermal conductivity of air in W/m K
▪ υ = Kinematic viscosity of air in
▪ ρa = Density of air
2. EXPERIMENTAL HEAT TRANSFER CO-EFFICIENT (hexp):

q = V× I in Watts
Where,
Q =heat input
V =volts
I = current in amps
q
hexp = A AT
×
Where,
A = Area of pipe
∆T = Ts-Ta in K
∆T = Tube temperature -Air temperature in K

TABULATION:
DETERMINATION OF HEAT TRANSFER COEFFICIENT UNDER NATURAL CONVECTION

FROM A VERTICAL CYLINDER
Ambient Heat Transfer Heat Transfer

Heat Input Surface Temperature Temperature
Co-Efficient Of Co-Efficient Of
‘W’ °C °C
Sl.No Experimental
Theoretical
V I Q=V*I T1 T2 T3 T4 T5 T6 T7 TS T8 (hthe) (hexp)

RESULT:
1. The theoretical heat transfer co-efficient is found to be hthe= W/m2K.
2. The experimental heat transfer co-efficient is found to be hexp= W/m2K.

DETERMINATION OF HEAT TRANSFER COEFFICIENT UNDER

FORCED CONVECTION FROM A TUBE.
Ex. no: 4
Date:
AIM:
1. To determine the convective heat transfer co-efficient for a horizontal pipe through
which air flow under forced convection
2. To find the theoretical heat transfer co-efficient for the above condition and to
compare with the experimental value.
SPCIFICATION:
❖ Inside diameter of the pipe (D)=25 mm
❖ Orifice diameter (do) =20 mm
❖ Length of the pipe ( L) =400 mm
PROCEDURE:
1. Switch on the main and on the blower.
2. Adjust the regulator to any desired power into input to heater.
3. Adjust the position of the valve to any desired flow rate of air.
4. Wait till steady state temperature is reached.
5. Note down the manometer reading h1, h2 and temperatures T1, T2, T3, T4, T5, T6 and
T7 .
6. Take the voltmeter and ammeter reading.
7. Adjust the position of the valve and vary the flow rate of air and repeat the
experiment.
8. For various valve openings and for various power inputs the readings may be taken
to repeat the experiments.

FORMULA USED:
1. THEORETICAL HEAT TRANSFER CO-EFFICIENT (hthe):
(Nu.K)
hthe =
D
in W/m² K
Where,
Nu = Nusselt number
K = Thermal conductivity of air in W/m K
D = Diameter of the tube in mm
A. REYNOLDS NUMBER (Re):
(UD)
Re=
y
Where,
U = velocity of flow in m/s
D =Diameter of the specimen =25 mm
B. NUSSELT NUMBER (Nu):
Nu = C.Ren.Pr1/3
Where,
Re =Reynolds number
Pr =Prandtl number
For,
Re = 0.4 to 4.0 C = 0.989 & n = 0.33
Re = 4 to 40 C = 0.911 & n = 0.385
Re = 40 to 4000 E C = 0.683 & n = 0.466
Re = 4000 to 40000 C = 0.293 & n = 0.618
Re = 40000 to 400000 C = 0.27 & n = 0.805
C. VELOCITY OF FLOW (U):
U= (Q/A) in m³/sec
Where,
Q = Discharge of air m3/sec
A = Area of pipe = ΠDL

D. DISCHARGE OF AIR (Q):
Q = Cd × ao× √ (2g.Hair) in m³/sec

Where,
Cd = Co-efficient of discharge = 0.62
ao = Area of orifice = G/4 ×d 02
qw–qair
Hair = Heat of air =( ) × Hm
qair
***NOTE***
The following air properties data should be taken from the HMT Data book for mean
temperature (Tm).
Air properties
Pr =Prandtl number
K = Thermal conductivity of air in W/m K
υ = Kinematic viscosity of air
ρa = Density of air
E. MEAN TEMPERATURE:
(Ts+Ta) in °C
T
m =
2
Where,
Ts – Surface temperature of tube °C
Ta – Temperature of air °C
F. TEMPERATURE OF SURFACE OF THE PIPE (Ts):
(T2+T3+T4+T5+T6)
Ts = in K
5
G. AIR TEMPERATURE (Ta):
(T1+T7)
Ta= in K
2

2. EXPERIMENTAL HEAT TRANSFER CO-EFFICIENT (hexp):

q = V× I in Watts
Where,
q=heat input
V=volts
I= current in amps
q
hexp =
A×AT
Where,
A = Area of pipe, ∆T = Ta-Ts in K

∆T = Air Temperature-Tube temperature in K

TABULATION:
Determination of heat transfer coefficient under forced convection from a tube.
Air Heat
Heat Transfer
Heat Input Manometer Temperature Tube Transfer
Co-Efficient Of
Reading Temperature Co-
Sl.No Theoretical
Efficient Of
‘W’ ‘m’ °C °C Experimental
(hthe)
(hexp)
V I Q h1 h2 h T1 T7 T2 T3 T4 T5 T6 TS

RESULT:
Thus the convective heat transfer co-efficient for convection
1. Theoretical heat transfer co-efficient is hthe = W/m2K.
2. Experimental heat transfer co-efficient is hexp = W/m2K.

HEAT TRANSFER FROM A PIN- FIN APPARATUS

Ex. no: 5
Date:
AIM:
To calculate the value of heat transfer coefficient from the fin for forced convection.
INTRODUCTION:
Extended surfaces of fins are used to increase the heat transfer rate from a surface to a
fluid wherever it is not possible to increase the value of the surface heat transfer coefficient or
the temperature difference between the surface and the fluid.
The use of this is variety of shapes. Circumferential fins around the cylinder of a motor cycle
engine and fins attached to condenser tubes of a refrigerator are a few familiar examples.
It is obvious that a fin surface sticks out from the primary heat transfer surface. The
temperature difference with surrounding fluid will steadily diminish as one move out along the
fin. The design of the fins therefore required knowledge of the temperature distribution in the
fin. The main objective of this experimental set up is to study temperature distribution in a
simple pin fin.
APPARATUS:
A brass fin of circular cross section in fitted across a long rectangular duct. The other end
of the duct is connected to the suction side of a blower and the air floes past the fin
perpendicular to the axis. One end of the fin projects outside the duct and is heated by a heater.
Temperature at five points along the Length of the fin. The air flow rate is measured by an
orifice meter fitted on the delivery side of the blower.
EXPERIMENTAL PROCEDURE:
To study the temperature distribution along the length of a pin fin natural and forced
convection, the procedure is as under
FORCED CONVECTION:
1. Stat heating the fin by switching ON the heater and adjust dimmer stat voltage 80 to
100 volts.
2. Start the blower and adjust the difference of level in the manometer with the help of
gate valve.
3. Note down the thermocouple reading (1) to (5) at a time interval of 5 minutes.
4. When the steady state is reached, record the final reading (1) to (5) and also record the
ambient temperature reading (6).

5. Repeat the experiment with different manometer readings.

RESULT FROM EXPERIMENTAL:
FORCED CONVECTION:
1. Plot the temperature distribution along the length of the fin from observed readings
2. Calculate the value of m and obtain the temperature at various locations along the
length of fin by using equation and plot them.
3. Calculate Re and Pr and obtain Nu from equation
4. Calculate the value of heat transfer rate from the fin and fin effectiveness by using
equation.
5. Repeat the same procedure for all other sets of observations.
Specification:
❖ fin material = brass
❖ Length of the fin (Lf) =150mm = 0.15m
❖ diameter of the fin (df) =12mm = 0.012m
❖ diameter of the pipe (dp) =38mm =0.038m
❖ diameter of the orifice (do) =20mm = 20mm
❖ with of the duct (w) = 150mm =0.15m
❖ breath of the duct (b) = 100mm =0.1m
❖ co- efficient of discharge (cd ) = 0.62
❖ density of water (ρw) =1000 Kg/m3
❖ density of Air (ρa) =1.165 Kg/m3
1. HEAT CONVECTIVE TRANSFER CO-EFFICIENT (hc):

Nu.k
hc = D
W/m2 K
Where,
Nu =Nusselt number
K = thermal conductivity of air in W/mK
D = diameter of the fin in m
A. NUSSELT NUMBER (Nu):
Nu = C.Ren.Pr1/3

Where
Re = 0.4 to 4.0 C = 0.989 & n = 0.33
Re = 4 to 40 C = 0.911 & n = 0.385
Re = 40 to 4000 C = 0.683 & n = 0.466
Re = 4000 to 40000 C = 0.293 & n = 0.618
Re = 40000 to 400000 C = 0.27 & n = 0.805
REYNOLDS NUMBER (Re):

Va df
B.
Re =
v
Where,
Va = velocity of air in duct in m/s
df = diameter of fin in m
v = kinematic viscosity m2/s
C. Velocity of air in duct (Va):
G
Vo×4×do
Va = w×b
m/s
Where,
Vo=velocity at orifice
do = dia of orifice
D. Velocity at orifice (V0):
ρw−ρa 1
V = c × √2gh( )×( )m/s
o d
ρa √1− β4
Where,
do dia of orifice
β= =
dp dia of pipe
E. Mean temperature Tm:
T = Ts+Ta °C
m 2
F. surface temperature TS:
T1+T2+T3+T4+T5
Ts =
5
°C
*NOTE*
The following air properties data should be taken from the HMT Data book for surface
temperature (Ts)
Pr = Prandtl number of air

K = Thermal conductivity of air

N = Kinematic viscosity
ρ = density of air
1. To find m
hc×p
m=√ from HMT D.B.Pg.No:50
K×A
Where,
hc= convective heat transfer co-efficient in W/m2 K
p =perimeter = π×df
k=110.7 W/m2 K (brass)
A= cross section area of fin = π/4 ×d f2
2. Effectiveness of fin (S)

K×P
S=√ tan h mL
hc×A
3. Efficiency of fin (η)
tanh (m(L–x)
η= × 100 %
K×A
4. Temperature distribution:
T–Ta cosh (m(L–x)
=
Tb–Ta cosh (mxL)
Where,
Ta- Ambient Temperature °C
Tb- base temperature °C
TEMPERATURE DISTRIBUTION:
Given thermocouple distance:
Experimental Calculated Distance of the thermo

S.NO temperature Temperature couple
°C °C ‘m’
1 T 1= 0.02
2 T 2= 0.05
3 T 3= 0.08
4 T 4= 0.11
5 T 5= 0.14


TABULATION:
HEAT TRANSFER FROM A PIN- FIN APPARATUS
Heat Input Fin Temperature Manometer Ambient
Reading Temperature Effectiveness Efficiency
Sl.No
‘W’ °C ‘m’ °C (E) (η)
V I Q T1 T2 T3 T4 T5 TAVG h1 h2 H Ta

RESULT:
Heat transfer co-efficient, effectiveness and efficiency are calculated
1. Heat transfer co-efficient W/m2 K
2. Effectiveness of the fin .
3. Efficiency of the fin %

STEFAN – BOLTZMANN APPARATUS

Ex. no: 6
Date:
AIM:
To find value of Stefan – Boltzmann constant for radiation heat transfer.
STEFAN – BOLTZMANN LAW:
Stefan – Boltzmann law state that the total emissive power of a perfect black body is
proportional to fourth power of the absolute temperature.
E b = σ T4
❖ σ - Stefan – Boltzmann constant
SPECIFICATIONS:
❖ Material of the disc & hemisphere = Copper
❖ Diameter of the disc = 20 mm
❖ Mass of the disc = 5 grams =5×10-3 Kg
❖ Specific heat capacity of the copper = 383 J/ Kg K
PROCEDURE:
1. Switch on the heater; heat the water in the tank about 80 °C.
2. Allow the hot water to flow through the hemisphere and allow the hemisphere to reach
a steady temperature.
3. Note down the temperature T1 and T2. Average of these temperatures is the hemisphere
temperature (Tavg)
4. Refit the disc at the bottom of the hemisphere and start the stop clock.
5. The raise in temperature T3 with respect to time is noted.

FORMULAE:
Heat Equation:
Rate of Change of Heat Capacity of the Disc = Net Energy Radiated on the Disc
dT
1. m × Cp = σ AD (Tavg4 – TD4)
dt
dT
m× Cp
2. σ = dt
(W/m 2
K4 )
AD (Tavg4 –TD4 )
3. Tavg = (T1+T2+T3) / 3 (K)

Specification:
➢ σ - Stefan – Boltzmann constant

➢ m - Mass of the disc in kg
➢ CP - Specific heat capacity of the copper = 383 J/ Kg K
➢ dT -Change in Temperature in (K)
➢ dt - Change in Temperature in seconds
➢ AD - Area of the disc
➢ T avg - Average Temperature
➢ TD - Temperature of the disc before inserting into the plate

TABULATION:
STEFAN – BOLTZMANN APPARATUS
Temperature of the disc before inserting into the plate TD =

Hemisphere Hemisphere Avg.
hot water
(Left side) (Right side) temperature of Stefan –
Temperature
(T1) (T2 ) hemisphere Boltzmann
S.no (T4 ) (Tavg ) constant
°C °C °C W/m2 K4
K

Temperature Time Responses:
Time Temperature of the Temperature in

(sec) t disc K
( T3 ) °C
0
20
30
40
60
80
100
GRAPH:
dT vs dt
RESULT:
Stefan – Boltzmann constant is found to be -------------------------- W/m2 K4.

DETERMINATION OF EMISSIVITY OF TEST SURFACE

Ex. no: 7
Date:
AIM:
To measure the emissivity of the test plate surface
An ideal block surface is one, which absorbs the radiation falling on it. Its reflectivity
and transivity is zero. The radiation emitted per unit time per unit area from the surface of the
body is called emissive power.
The emissive power of a body to the emissive power of black body at the same
temperature is known as emissivity of that body.
For a black body absorbvity is 1, emissivity depends on the surface temperature and
the nature of the surface.
The experimental set up consists of two circular aluminum plates identical in size and
is provided with heating coils at the bottom. The plates are mounted on thick asbestos sheet
and kept in an enclosure so as to provide undisturbed natural convection surrounding. The heat
input to the heaters is varied by two regulators and is measured by an ammeter and voltmeter.
The temperatures of the plates are measured by thermocouples. Each plate is having three
thermocouples; hence an average temperature may be taken. One thermocouple is kept in the
enclosure to read the chamber temperature.
One plate is blackened by a layer of enamel of black paint to from the idealized
black surface whereas the other plate is the test plate. The heat dissipation by conduction is
same in both cases.
SPECIFICATION:
❖ Diameter of test plate and black surface = 150mm
PROCEDURE:
1. Connect the unit to the supply and switch on the unit.

2. Keep the thermocouple selector switch in first position.
3. Keep the toggle switch in position (1.power will be feed to block plate &
position 2. power will be feed to test surface plate) allow the unit to
stabilize. Ascertain the power inputs to the block and test surfaces are at set
values i.e. equal.
4. Turn the thermocouples selector switch clockwise step by step note down the
temperatures indicated by the temperature indicator from channel 1 to 7.
5. Tabulate the readings for various power inputs repeat the experiment.
6. After the experiment is over turn off both the energy regulations 1&2.

FORMULAE:
1. HEAT INPUT:
q = V×I in watts
Where,
Voltmeter = V volts
Ammeter = I amps
2. AVERAGE BLACK BODY TEMPERATURE:
T1+T2+T3
Tb = °C
3
3. AVERAGE TEST SURFACE TEMPERATURE:
T4+T5+T6
Tt = °C
3
4. EMISSIVITY OF TEST SURFACE:
Heat input to block surface=heat input to test surface
q =Eb × Ab × (Tb4-Ta4) = Et × At × (Tt4-Ta4)
Since the power input is same for both block and test surface is also same, knowing the Sb=1
4 4
E=E (Tb –Ta )
t b
4 4
(Tt –Ta )
Where,
➢ St =emissivity of block surface
➢ Sb =emissivity of block surface=1
➢ Tb = Average block body temperature in K
➢ Tt = Average test surface temperature in K

TABULATION:
DETERMINATION OF EMISSIVITY OF TEST SURFACE
Heat Input Black Body Test Body Ambient Emissivity

Temperature Temperature Temperature Of Test
Sl.No
‘W’ °C °C °C Surface
V I Q T1 T2 T3 TB T4 T5 T6 TT Ta Et

RESULT:
The emissivity of a test surface is ------------------------------------- --.

EFFECTIVENESS OF PARALLEL AND COUNTER FLOW

HEAT EXCHANGER
Ex. no: 8
Date:
AIM:
To determine LMTD, the effectiveness and the overall heat transfer co-efficient for
parallel and counter flow heat exchange.
Apparatus required:
❖ Heat exchange test rig
❖ Supply of hot and cold water
❖ Stop watch
❖ Measuring jar
Specification:
1. Inner tube material – copper
Inner diameter, di = 9.5mm
Outer diameter, do = 12.5mm
2. Outer tube material – galvanized iron
Inner diameter, Di = 28.5mm
Outer diameter, Do = 32.5mm
3. Length of heat exchanger L = 1500mm
Formula:
1. HEAT TRANSFER FROM HOT WATER:
qb = mh × Cph × (Thi-Tho) in W
Where,
➢ Mh = mass flow rate of hot water
➢ Cph = specific heat of water = 4187 J/kg K
➢ Tho = hot water outlet temperature K
➢ Thi = hot water inlet temperature K

2. HEAT GAINED BY COLD WATER:
qc = mc × Cpc × (Tco-Tci) in W
Where,
➢ Mc = mass flow rate of cold water
➢ Cph = specific heat of water = 4187 J/kg K
➢ Tco = temperature of cold water outlet in K
➢ Tci = temperature of cold water inlet in K
3. AVERAGE HEAT TRANSFER( QAVG):
qavg = (qc+ qh)/2 in W

4. LOGARITHMIC MEAN TEMPERATURE DIFFERENCE (LMTD):
(∅1–∅2)
LMTD= ∅ in K
ln( 1)
∅2
Where,
∅1=Thi-Tci, ∅2=Tho-Tco, for parallel flow.
∅1=Thi-Tco, ∅2=Tho-Tci, for counter flow.
5. OVER ALL HEAT TRANSFER CO-EFFICIENT BASED ON OUTSIDE
SURFACE AREA OF INNER TUBE:
(qavg)
UO = in (W/m2K)
(AO×LMTD)
Where,
AO =πdol in m2
6. EFFECTIVENESS:
a) E= ( (mC ×C ) ) ((T(T –T–Tci)) )

h
min
h hi
hi
ho
For mh × Ch=Cmin
b) E= ( (mC ×C ) ) ((T(T
c
min
c co–Tci)
hi–Tci)
)
For mc × Cc =Cmin

Tabulation I: Parallel Flow
Hot Cold Temperature Temperature Logarithmic Over

water water of hot Water of cold Water ° mean all heat
S.No collect collect Temperature
°C C Difference transfer
for 20 for 20 Effectiveness
sec sec Inlet Outlet Inlet Outlet co-
(LMTD)
Thi Tho Tci Tco efficient
(T1) (T2) (T3) (T4)
(W/m2K)
‘ml’ ‘ml’ °C °C °C °C (K)
Tabulation II: Counter Flow
Hot Cold Temperature Temperature Logarithmic Over

water water of hot Water of cold Water ° mean all heat
S.No collect collect Temperature
°C C Difference transfer
for 20 for 20
sec sec Inlet Outlet Inlet Outlet co- Effectiveness
‘ml’ ‘ml’ (LMTD)
Thi Tho Tci Tco efficient
(K)
(T1) (T2) (T4) (T3)
(W/m2K)
°C °C °C °C

***NOTE***
‘a’ can be used (mh × C h) < (mc × Cc)

‘b’ can be used (mh × C h) > (mc × Cc)
Result:
LMTD, Effectiveness and the overall heat transfer co-efficient of parallel &
counter flow are calculated.
Flow type Logarithmic mean Over all heat transfer

temperature co-efficient based on Effectiveness
difference outside surface area of
(LMTD) inner tube
‘(K)’ ‘(W/m2K)’
Parallel
flow
Counter
flow

REFRIGERATION
AND
AIR CONDITIONING LAB

EXPERMENTS ON REFRIGERATION SYSTEM

Ex. no: 9
Date:
Aim:
To determine the (i) Experimental COP, (ii) Carnot COP, (iii) Relative COP of a
refrigeration system.
Apparatus required:
1. Refrigeration test rig
2. stop watch
Procedure:
1. Switch on the mains and switch on the fan motor and then compressor motor.
2. Allow the plant to run to reach steady conditions. Take readings for every 5 minutes to
know the steady state.
3. Observe the readings in compressor motor energy meter. Pressure gauges and
thermocouple and record it is tubular form.
4. Switch off the plant after experiment is over by switching off the compressor motor
first. Allow the fan motors to run for 10 minutes and then switch off.
Abbreviation and notation:
P1= pressure of the refrigerant before the compressor.
P2= pressure of the refrigerant after the compressor.
P3= pressure of the refrigerant before the expansion valve.
P4= pressure of the refrigerant after the expansion valve.
T1=temperature of the refrigerant before compression.

T2=temperature of the refrigerant after compression.
T3=temperature of the refrigerant before expansion.
T4=temperature of the refrigerant after expansion.
Conversion:
Convert all the pressure in PSIG to bar (multiply the value in PSIG by 0.06894 and add 1.013
to convert to bar abs)

FOR EXAMPLES:
P1 = (25×0.06894) +1.0134 =2.736 bar
P2 = (195×0.06894) +1.0134 =14.456 bar
P3 = (150×0.06894) +1.0134 =11.354 bar
P4 = (20×0.06894) +1.0134 =2.391 bar
FORMULA USED:
1. Experimental COP:
Actual Refrigeration effect
Experimental COP: =
work done
A. Actual Refrigeration effect (RE) = mw×Cp× ∆T /∆t in KW
Where,
➢ mw =mass of water in kg
➢ Cp =specific heat of water =4.186 KJ/ kg K
➢ ∆T =Temperature drop in the water
➢ ∆t = Time for fall in temperature of water 5 minutes (or)water after decreasing 5°C
➢ Work done = Energy consumed by the compressor motor to be found out from the
energy meter
B. Input energy (or) work done:

N×3600
Work done = KW
t× x
Where,
X=energy meter constant=3200 impulse/KW hr.
t= time taken in sec. for 10 flickering of energy meter reading
2. CARNOT COP
TL
Carnot COP=
TH–TL

Where,
TL=Lower temperature to be maintained in the evaporator in absolute units °k
TL= pmin= (P1+P4)/2;
TH=Higher temperature to be maintained in the Condenser in absolute units °k
TH= pmax = (P2+P3)/2;
3. Relative COP
Actual €OP
Relative COP=
€arnot €OP

EXPERMENTS ON REFRIGERATION SYSTEM
TABULATION I:
Quantity Initial Final
Time taken Time
of Water Temperature Temperature Pressure Number of
Temperature C O for 5o falling taken for
in Tank of Water of Water PSI flickering
Temperature N
S.No T5i T5f in Energy
T flickering
meter light
T1 T2 T3 T4 P1 P2 P3 P4 O ‘N’
O O C tf
‘Kg’ C C
TABULATION II:
Actual COP Carnot COP Relative COP

Result:
The COP of the Refrigeration system are determined and tabulated.
1. Experimental (Actual) COP = .

2. Relative COP = .
3. Carnot COP =_

DETERMINATION OF COP OF AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM
Ex. no: 10
Date:
Aim:
To conduct performance test on Air conditioning test rig to determine the co-efficient of
performance.
Apparatus required:
1. Air conditioning test rig
2. Stop watch
Specification:
➢ Orifice diameter = 50mm
➢ Refrigerant R =22
➢ Energy meter constant = 3200 impulse/KW hr
➢ Density of air = 1.184 at 25°C
Procedure:
1. Switch on the mains.
2. Switch on the conditioning unit.
Note down the following:
a) Pressure p1, p2, p3 and p4 from the respective pressure gauge.
b) Note the corresponding temperature T1, T2, T3, and T4 at the respective
state points.
c) Monometer readings.
d) DBT and WBT of atmosphere air.
e) DBT and WBT of the conditioned air.
Abbreviation and notation:
P1= pressure of the refrigerant before the compressor.
P2= pressure of the refrigerant after the compressor.
P3= pressure of the refrigerant before the expansion valve.
P4= pressure of the refrigerant after the expansion valve.
T1=temperature of the refrigerant before compression.

T2=temperature of the refrigerant after compression.
T3=temperature of the refrigerant before expansion.
T4=temperature of the refrigerant after expansion.
DBT = Dry bulb temperature

WBT=Wet bulb temperature

FORMULA USED:
1. COP OF AIR CONDITIONER:

Refrigeration effect
Cop of air conditioner = input energy
A. Refrigeration effect by Air Conditioner (RE):
(RE) = m× (h1-h2) in KW
Where,
➢ h1= enthalpy of air at ambient condition
➢ h2= enthalpy of conditioned air
➢ h1&h2 are calculated using DBT. WBT in psychometric chart
➢ m- Mass flow rate of air
B. Mass flow rate of air:
m=Cd×ρ×Q ‘kg/sec’
Where,
➢ Q=volume flow rate of air = A×V m3/sec
➢ ρ = density of air = 1.162 kg/m3
➢ Cd= 0.65
C. Volume flow rate of air:
Q=A×V
Where,
A- Area of orifice = π/4 ×d 2o
ρair=1.165
v- Air
q velocity
–q =√2gHa
w a
H( ) ×H refer HMT Data Book
a= m
qa
Hm=Manometer pressure difference
D. Input energy or work done by the compressor:

N×3600
Input energy= kW
t× x

Where,
➢ X=energy meter constant=3200 impulse/ kW hr.
➢ t= time taken in sec for 10 revolutions of energy meter reading
2. CAPACITY OF THE AIR CONDITIONER
Capacity=refrigeration effect/3.5
3. CARNOT COP
TL
Carnot COP=
TH–TL
Where,
➢ TL=Lower temperature to be maintained in the evaporator in absolute units °K
➢ TL=pmin= (P1+P4)/2;
➢ TH=Higher temperature to be maintained in the Condenser in absolute units °K
➢ TH=pmax= (P2+P3)/2;

Tabulation:
Expansion Valve:
Pressure Manometer
Reading Atmospheric Conditional
Air Air Time take for 10 COP
O O
PSI ‘mm’ C C Impulse in Energy
S.No
meter
T1 D T1 W T2 D T2 W ‘t’
P1 P2 P3 P4 h1 h2 H DBT WBT DBT WBT ACTUAL CARNOT
Capillary tube:
Pressure Manometer
Reading Atmospheric Conditional
Air Air Time take for 10 COP
O O
PSI ‘mm’ C C Impulse in Energy
S.No
meter
T1 D T1 W T2 D T2 W ‘t’
P1 P2 P3 P4 h1 h2 H DBT WBT DBT WBT ACTUAL CARNOT

Calculations:
Result:
The COP of the Air Conditioning system are determined and tabulated.
EXPANSION VALVE:
1. Experimental (Actual) COP .
2. Capacity Of the Air Conditioner tone
3. Carnot COP .
CAPILLARY TUBE:
1. Experimental (Actual) COP .
2. Capacity Of the Air Conditioner tone
3. Carnot COP .

TEST ON RECIPROCATING AIR COMPRESSOR

Ex. no: 11
Date:
Aim:
To conduct performance test on a two stage reciprocating air compressor to determine
the volumetric and isothermal efficiency.
Apparatus required:
The test unit consisting of an air reservoir on air intake tank with an orifice and a U
tube manometer, the compressor having pressure gauge.
Specification:
Compressor Modal: 2 stage reciprocating
Diameter of low pressure cylinder DL =101.6 mm
Diameter of high pressure cylinder DH =63.5 mm
Stroke length L =69.85 mm
Speed of the compressor =65 rpm
Diameter of orifice =8.5 mm
Co-efficient of discharge of orifice (Cd) =0.65
Tank capacity =250 lit
Motor capacity =3 HP
Procedure:
1. Close the outlet valve.
2. Fill up the manometer with water up to half level.
3. Start the compressor and observe the pressure developing slowly.
4. At a particular test, pressure outlet valve is opened slowly and adjuster so that
pressure in tank and maintained constant.
5. Note down the reading as the observation table.
Formula used:
1. Volumetric efficiency
Va
ηvol = × 100 %
Vt

Where,
Va=actual volume of air compressed
Vt= Theoretical volume of air compressed
A. Actual volume of air compressed (Va):
Va=Cd×A× √2gH m3/sec
Where,
Cd= Co-efficient of discharge of orifice =0.65
A = orifice Area in m2= (π/4) ×d2
H= Air head causing flow
B. Air head causing flow (H):
−ρa
H=h× (ρw ) in m
ρa
Where,
h = head of water =h1-h2 in m
ρw =density of water =1000 kg/m3
ρa =density of air =1.165 kg/m3
C. Theoretical volume of air compressed
2 (VT):
GD LN
h
VT= m3/sec
4×60
Where,
Dh =Diameter of high pressure cylinder =63.5 m3/sec
L = Stroke length =69.85mm
N = Speed of the compressor =65 rpm
2. Isothermal efficiency:
Isothermal workdone
ηIsothermal = × 100 %
Actual workdone
D. Iso. thermal workdone

=Pa×Va× ln(r) in Nm/sec (or) Watts
Where,
Pa =Atmospheric pressure =1.01325 × 105 N/m2
Va = actual volume of air compressed in m3/sec
Pa+Pg
r=
Pa
Pg =delivery pressure (available in kg/cm2 should be converted in to N/m2)

E. Actual workdone =HP of the motor=3 HP
***NOTE***
1Kg/cm2 =0.9814 bar
1 bar =1 × 105 N/m2
Kg/cm to N/m2
2
1Kg/cm2 =98× 105 N/m2

1HP =745.699watts take it as
1HP=746watts

Tabulation:
TEST ON RECIPROCATING AIR COMPRESSOR
Delivery Tank Pressure Volumetric Isothermal efficiency

Pressure or Pr U-tube manometer reading efficiency
S.No Gauge Pressure
Pg h1 h2 h = (h1-h2) h = (h1-h2)
Kg/m3 Kg/m3 ‘cm’ ‘cm’ ‘cm’ ‘m’ ηvol ηisothermal

RESULT:
Thus performance test on a two stage reciprocating air compressor is conducted
1. Volumetric efficiency %
2. Isothermal efficiency %

Heat Transfer Lab: Me8512-Thermal Engineering Lab

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ME8512-THERMAL ENGINEERING LAB

HEAT TRANSFER LAB

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THERMAL CONDUCTIVITY – GUARDED HOT PLATE METHOD

❖ Specimen material = Asbestos

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THERMAL CONDUCTIVITY – GUARDED HOT PLATE METHOD

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The thermal conductivity of the specimen is found to be (K) = W/mK.

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THERMAL CONDUCTIVITY - LAGGED PIPE METHOD

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➢ q = Heat input supply in watts

➢ T1,T2,T3=Outside temperature inner pipe

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THERMAL CONDUCTIVITY - LAGGED PIPE METHOD

V I Q=VX I T1 T2 T3 AVG T4 T5 T6 AVG

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The thermal conductivity of the specimen is found to be (K) = W/mK.

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DETERMINATION OF HEAT TRANSFER COEFFICIENT UNDER

❖ Length of cylinder L = 450 mm

1. THEORETICAL HEAT TRANSFER CO-EFFICIENT (h the):

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A. Nusselt number (Nu):

Nu =0.53(Gr.Pr) ¼ for GrPr <105

Nu =0.56(Gr.Pr) ¼ for <105GrPr <105

Nu =0.13(Gr.Pr) 1/3 for <108GrPr <1012

B. Grashoft number (Gr):

C. Film temperature (Tf):

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2. EXPERIMENTAL HEAT TRANSFER CO-EFFICIENT (hexp):

The power input to heater

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DETERMINATION OF HEAT TRANSFER COEFFICIENT UNDER NATURAL CONVECTION

Ambient Heat Transfer Heat Transfer

V I Q=V*I T1 T2 T3 T4 T5 T6 T7 TS T8 (hthe) (hexp)

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1. The theoretical heat transfer co-efficient is found to be hthe= W/m2K.

2. The experimental heat transfer co-efficient is found to be hexp= W/m2K.

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DETERMINATION OF HEAT TRANSFER COEFFICIENT UNDER

❖ Inside diameter of the pipe (D)=25 mm

❖ Orifice diameter (do) =20 mm

❖ Length of the pipe ( L) =400 mm

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1. THEORETICAL HEAT TRANSFER CO-EFFICIENT (hthe):

A. REYNOLDS NUMBER (Re):

B. NUSSELT NUMBER (Nu):

C. VELOCITY OF FLOW (U):

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D. DISCHARGE OF AIR (Q):

Q = Cd × ao× √ (2g.Hair) in m³/sec

F. TEMPERATURE OF SURFACE OF THE PIPE (Ts):

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2. EXPERIMENTAL HEAT TRANSFER CO-EFFICIENT (hexp):

The power input to heater

A = Area of pipe, ∆T = Ta-Ts in K

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Determination of heat transfer coefficient under forced convection from a tube.

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Thus the convective heat transfer co-efficient for convection

1. Theoretical heat transfer co-efficient is hthe = W/m2K.

2. Experimental heat transfer co-efficient is hexp = W/m2K.

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HEAT TRANSFER FROM A PIN- FIN APPARATUS

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5. Repeat the experiment with different manometer readings.

1. HEAT CONVECTIVE TRANSFER CO-EFFICIENT (hc):

A. NUSSELT NUMBER (Nu):

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REYNOLDS NUMBER (Re):

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K = Thermal conductivity of air

2. Effectiveness of fin (S)