Heat transfer from the simple flat plate may be compared under the same test conditions when either the aluminium rods or heat pipes are inserted. The Heat Pipe Investigation Accessory includes a drilled aluminium plate with integral heater and temperature sensor that is designed to fit the aperture in the Cross Flow Heat Exchanger duct.The flat plate is drilled to accept either finned heat pipes or similar geometry finned aluminium rods.
Experimental Capabilities:
Investigation of free and forced convective heat transfer to air from a vertical flat plate with and without heat pipe or aluminium rod enhancement.
Demonstration of heat pipe applications in free and forced convection.
