Self sealing quick release connections enable rapid connection to and conversion from parallel to counter current flow. An extended version with 3 pairs of intermediate points and a total of 10 thermocouples is also available.
A clear acrylic tube containing cold water surrounds an inner stainless steel tube in which the hot water flows. Six thermocouples measure hot and cold inlet, mid-point and exit temperatures. Total heat transfer area of approximately 24000mm2.
Study of the heat transfer under counter-current and co-current flow conditions.
Flow influence on the heat transfer. Reynolds number calculation.
Global energy balance in the heat exchanger and the study of losses.
Exchanger effectiveness determination.
