Course: HET 191 HVACR Heat Load

Unit 2 Lab Assignment

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Week 1 Lab Assignment:Science of Material

Recommended Materials

1. Section of Fiberglass insulation
2. Section of Foam Board
3. Polyurethane spray foam (Allow to cure)
4. Foil cover insulation
5. Cellulose insulation
6. Aluminum foil
7. Thermometer

Scope

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

Procedures

1. With each of the one inch of insulation, put a 100 watt bulb on one side and with the thermometer on the opposite side
2. Record the temperature after 5 min.

Research Questions

1. What was the temperature of each of the insulation?
2. Why was there a temperature difference?
3. Why was the lowest temperature insulation?
4. Why was the highest temperature insulation high?
5. What did you learn about this test?
6. What is specific heat?

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