Title: Unit 1 Lab Assignment
Course: HET 273 - Pneumatic, Electric and DDC Automation - Spring 2015 > Section: HET 273 - Pneumatic, Electric and DDC Automation - Spring 2015

Unit 1 Lab Assignment

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Unit 1 Lab Assignment: HEAT Transfer

Recommended Materials

1. Thermos 16 oz.
2. Glass container 16 oz.
3. Insulated cup 16 oz.
4. 3 - Thermometer
5. 3 - Pint of Water heated to 120° F
6. Clock
7. 4 Tablespoons of Table Salt
8. 4 Tablespoons of Sugar

Scope

This lab assignment will show how different types of material will transfer heat.

Procedures

1. Put 16 oz. of hot water in each container
2. In one container have only water, the second container add the salt, and in the last container add the sugar
3. Put a cover on each container
4. Insert a thermostat in each container
5. Use a clock, stop watch, or timer to record the time and temperature for 30 min., 60 min., 90 min. 120 min. and 180 min.
6. Record the temperature of each of these containers in a table

Research Questions

1. What was the temperature of each of the containers at the end of the test?
2. Why was there a temperature difference?
3. Why was the lowest temperature fluid low?
4. Why was the highest temperature fluid high?
5. What did you learn about this test?

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