A versatile, bench-mounted heat exchanger service unit designed for engineering education. The H102 provides temperature-controlled hot water and regulated cold water to support experiments with up to 11 interchangeable heat exchanger modules. With digital thermocouples, dual flowmeters, and optional data acquisition, it offers precise, hands-on experiments in heat transfer for students and allows calculation of thermal balance.
This base unit must be fitted with one of the interchangeable modules to operate.
Compatible modules:
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| Module | Description | Key Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|---|
| H102A-CONCENTRIC TUBE HEAT EXCHANGER | Demonstrates basic heat exchange in a U-shaped concentric tube using co-current and counter-current flow configurations. | Understand flow arrangements, LMTD (Log Mean Temperature Difference), and basic thermal performance. |
| H102B-PLATE HEAT EXCHANGER | Compact brazed-plate design for demonstrating high-efficiency heat exchange between fluids. | Study surface area impact, temperature distribution, and plate exchanger advantages. |
| H102C-SHELL and TUBE HEAT EXCHANGER | Glass shell with multiple stainless steel tubes to visualize and study crossflow and parallel flow operations. | Learn shell-side vs. tube-side heat exchange, fouling effects, and maintenance challenges. |
| H102D-JACKETED VESSEL with COIL AND STIRRER | Multi-function vessel for batch heating with external jacket and internal coil options, includes mechanical stirring. | Observe heating strategies, mixing effects, and batch process dynamics. |
| H102E-EXTENDED CONCENTRIC TUBE HEAT EXCHANGER | Double U-tube layout offering more measuring points for advanced analysis of temperature profiles. | Detailed thermal profiling, effect of tube length and surface area on heat exchange. |
| H102F-EXTENDED PLATE HEAT EXCHANGER | Combines two plate exchangers with intermediate temperature measurement points for multi-stage heat transfer studies. | Examine multi-zone thermal gradients and effectiveness of extended plate systems. |
| H102G-WATER WATER TURBULENT FLOW HEAT EXCHANGER | Designed for experiments under turbulent conditions with fully adjustable flow for theoretical and empirical comparisons. | Explore Reynolds number, Nusselt number, and impact of turbulence on heat transfer rates. |
| H102H-COILED CONCENTRIC TUBE HEAT EXCHANGER | Coiled tube design enhances surface area and flow disruption for improved thermal efficiency. | Understand non-linear flow patterns, coiled heat exchanger advantages, and flow visualization. |
| H102J-RECYCLE LOOPS | Adds recirculation loops to study residence time, mixing dynamics, and system response in continuous and semi-continuous operations. | Analyze process control, recirculation effects, and system stability under variable loads. |
| H102K-FILM and DROPWISE CONDENSATION | Visual demonstration of condensation in both film and dropwise modes, with an integrated steam generator for safe operation. | Compare film vs. dropwise condensation, condensation heat transfer coefficients, and surface effects. |
| H102M-Water to Air Heat Exchanger | Facilitates the study of heat transfer from water to air using finned surfaces and controlled airflow. | Investigate cross-media heat exchange, air-side resistance, and fin effectiveness. |
