Applied Thermodynamics

Advanced Technocracy Inc. is Manufacturer, Exporter & Supplier of Cooling Column, Type 3

Technical Description

The 4 additional cooling columns available as accessories to the WL 320 Water Cooling Tower differ in the varying magnitude of the packing density and the related varying cooling performance. The Cooling Column, Type 3 has a large cooling capacity.

Advanced Technocracy Inc. is Manufacturer, Exporter & Supplier of Fluidisation and Heat Transfer

Technical Description

A fluidised bed is formed when a mass of particles is suspended by passing gas through them. The thermodynamic and fluid mechanical properties of the solid take on the character of a fluid. The heat transfer from a heated cylinder to the fluidised bed can be investigated using the benchtop unit. The glass measuring cylinder with background lighting enables the fluid bed and the fluidisation process to be very clearly observed. A heating element that can be lowered into the reactor enables the transfer of heat in the fluidised bed to be investigated. Temperatures are measured with sensors at the air inlet of the reactor, at the surface of the heating element and in the fluidised bed. A safety valve limits the reactor pressure.

Advanced Technocracy Inc. is Manufacturer, Exporter & Supplier of Photovoltaic Trainer

Technical Description

The direct conversion of light energy into electrical energy is termed the photovoltaic effect. Since photovoltaic systems primarily use the visible spectrum of light they also work in diffuse light, such as when the sky is overcast. The system contains two solar cell arrays on a swivelling support mounted on castors. A load is simulated using a rheostat. Illuminance, surface temperature and the current and voltage generated are displayed digitally on a measuring unit. The unit is designed for use in daylight.

Advanced Technocracy Inc. is Manufacturer, Exporter & Supplier of Single Solar Collector System

Technical Description

In this system a flat plate collector transmits the radiated heat of the sun to a heat transfer medium. The energy is transferred to a hot water circuit in a heat exchanger. A differential temperature controller with thermostat keeps the hot water temperature in the reservoir constant. The solar circuit is protected with an expansion vessel and a safety valve. This system is built using commercially available components. For adequate performance the system should be operated with direct irradiation by the sun.

Advanced Technocracy Inc. is Manufacturer, Exporter & Supplier of Solar Energy Demonstration PC

Technical Description

The is a fully-functional demonstration model of a system for heating domestic water using radiation energy. A high-power lamp simulates natural sunlight. Therefore, the unit can also be used in closed rooms. The light is converted into heat in an absorber and transferred to a heat transfer medium, in this case water. A circulating pump delivers the heat transfer medium through a warm water reservoir. In the reservoir, the heat is transferred to the stored water by a heat exchanger. Additional heat can be dissipated using 2 tap water connections. The unit is equipped with sensors to record temperatures, illumination and flow rate. The measured values are indicated on displays. Using a data acquisition card, they can be transferred to a PC for further processing. Can be used to investigate various angles of incidence and irradiances. To do this, the flat absorber can be set to different angles and the height of the lamp is continuously adjustable.

Advanced Technocracy Inc. is Manufacturer, Exporter & Supplier of Cooling Column Type 5

Technical Description

The 4 additional cooling columns available as accessories to the Water Cooling Tower differ in the varying magnitude of the packing density and the related varying cooling performance. The Cooling Column, Type 5 has a variable cooling body arrangement. In addition, distributor bases are fitted. A temperature sensors included with the unit enables the water temperature in the distributor bases to be measured. The Cooling Tower, Type 5 is higher than the other cooling towers.

Advanced Technocracy Inc. is Manufacturer, Exporter & Supplier of Cooling Column Type 4

Technical Description

The 4 additional cooling columns available as accessories to the WL 320 Water Cooling Tower differ in the varying magnitude of the packing density and the related varying cooling performance. The Cooling Column, Type 4 is supplied without fittings.

Advanced Technocracy Inc. is Manufacturer, Exporter & Supplier of Cooling Column Type 2

Technical Description

The 4 additional cooling columns available as accessories to the WL 320 Water Cooling Tower differ in the varying magnitude of the packing density and the related varying cooling performance. The Cooling Column, Type 2 has a low cooling performance.

Advanced Technocracy Inc. is Manufacturer, Exporter & Supplier of Water Cooling Tower

Technical Description

Cooling towers are a special type of counterflow heat exchanger. Warm water is sprayed from the top down through the column while airflows up through the column. Cooling is predominantly due to the evaporation of the water. The amount of water evaporated is measured. A fan supplies a variable cooling airflow. All important process parameters including the water flow rate are measured electronically and displayed. The measured values can be transferred to a PC for analysis and further processing. A data acquisition card and software are included. Four further cooling columns are available as accessories.  

Advanced Technocracy Inc. is Manufacturer, Exporter & Supplier of Water to Air Heat Exchanger Trainer

Technical Description

Quantitative investigations on a water -to-air heat exchanger can be performed using this trainer. The trainer consists of a closed hot water circuit with heater, tank, pump and flow meter. Air is forced through the heat exchanger using a radial fan. Water and airflow rate are adjustable. The flow rate of water is measured using an electromagnetic flow sensor and an orifice plate flow meter is used for the airflow measurement. Energy balances can be established by measuring inlet and outlet temperatures. A pressure transducer in the water circuit enables the pump characteristic to be recorded. The measured data can be processed and displayed on a PC using the data acquisition card and software supplied.

Advanced Technocracy Inc. is Manufacturer, Exporter & Supplier of Mixed Flow Module

Technical Description

The air duct with the pipe bundle heat exchanger is fitted to and heated electrically. The heat transfer between the pipe wall and medium can be studied. Baffles guide the air through the pipe bundle in a cross-flow. The number of deflections can be varied by removing and adding baffles. The power and surface temperature at the heater are measured and displayed on the base unit.

Advanced Technocracy Inc. is Manufacturer, Exporter & Supplier of Parallel Flow Module

Technical Description

The heat transfer in and around pipes can be investigated using. The heat transfer from the pipe wall to the medium is observed. A ring heater simulates the flow inside the pipe, while a rod heater reflects the conditions in the flow around a pipe. The power and surface temperature of the two electrical heaters are measured and displayed on the base unit.

Advanced Technocracy Inc. is Manufacturer, Exporter & Supplier of Heat Transfer Bench

Technical Description

The relationships for heat transfer by forced convection can be investigated with this bench. A fan draws air through a duct with a streamlined inlet element that provides a homogeneous flow. The flow rate can be varied using an adjustable flap on the fan outlet. The duct contains an interchangeable pipe bundle heat exchanger element. One of the pipes can be heated individually. The heat transfer as a function of the pipe position can therefore be determined. The air velocity distribution before and after the heat exchanger element can be measured using a Pitot tube. 3 other heat exchangers are available as accessories.

Quick-action fasteners enable the various heater exchanger elements to be easily changed. Temperatures and heater power are digitally displayed.

Advanced Technocracy Inc. is Manufacturer, Exporter & Supplier of Cross Flow Heat Exchanger

Technical Description

The benchtop unit mainly comprises a vertical air duct. A fan draws the air through the duct. Interchangeable heaters dissipate heat directly into the airflow. The following heater elements are included: pipe, pipe bundle and finned pipe. To investigate the effect of the flow in the pipe bundle, the heater insert can be positioned in different pipe rows. Electronic sensors are used to take measurements. The measured values are indicated digitally on the display unit and transferred directly to a PC. A data acquisition card for the PC with easy to use software is included. The software enables, among other aspects, the measured data to be recorded and stored. The flow rate, Reynolds and Nusselt numbers are calculated, temperature-time relation and the dependence of the Nusselt number on the Reynolds number can be demonstrated graphically.

Advanced Technocracy Inc. is Manufacturer, Exporter & Supplier of Heat Exchanger Element Direct Expansion Coil

Technical Description

The heat transfer element enables investigations to be performed on a refrigerant evaporator in the unit. For this purpose the component is inserted in the air duct in the base unit using quick action fasteners. The refrigerant connections on the evaporator are self-sealing so that no refrigerant can escape. The Refrigerant Condensing Unit is necessary for the operation of the evaporator. Refrigerant condenser and evaporator together form a complete refrigerant circuit. The temperatures at the evaporator inlet and outlet are measured using dial thermometers.

Advanced Technocracy Inc. is Manufacturer, Exporter & Supplier of Multipurpose Air Duct and Heat Transfer Unit

Technical Description

The unit comprises an insulated duct through which air is drawn with the aid of a fan. The airflow generated is homogeneous due to a specially shaped inlet area. Different heat exchanger elements can be inserted in the duct: Plain Tubes, Finned Tubes, Direct Expansion Coil.

Velocity distributions and pressure loss are measured with a Pitot tube and an inclined tube manometer. Temperature and humidity sensors are included.

The following accessories are recommended for supplying the heat exchanger:

Advanced Technocracy Inc. is Manufacturer, Exporter & Supplier of Heat Exchanger Trainer

Technical Description

This trainer compares tubular, shell & tube, finned cross-flow (water-to-air) and plate heat exchangers. A stirring tank with jacket heater and heater coil is also included. To perform the experiments the individual heat exchangers can be conveniently selected using valves on the front of the trainer. Comprehensive instrumentation provides temperature and flow rate data. The system is equipped for processing the measured data on a PC using a data acquisition card and software. A supply of hot and cold water is necessary for operation. This can be provided from the supplies in the laboratory or using the accessories. Hot Water Bench and Cold Water Bench.  

Advanced Technocracy Inc. is Manufacturer, Exporter & Supplier of Heat Transfer at Pipe Walls

Technical Description

The characteristic properties of the heat transfer in turbulent flow in a pipe heat exchanger are demonstrated using this unit. It is possible to demonstrate both parallel and counterflow operation. The non-linear temperature distribution along a heat exchanger can be demonstrated by measuring temperatures at the inlet, outlet and halfway along the pipe. During this process the water temperature in the inner and outer pipes are measured. An additional measurement of the pipe wall temperature on the inner pipe enables the heat transfer at the wall to be investigated in detail. During the experiment, key parameters such as heat transfer rate, heat transfer coefficient and heat loss are determined. The components for the unit are clearly laid out on a panel so that the function of the heat exchanger is easy to follow visually. The system is designed to be set up on a table.

A supply of cooling water is required.

Advanced Technocracy Inc. is Manufacturer, Exporter & Supplier of Jacketed Vessel with Stirrer & Coil

Technical Description

Batches are heated in jacketed heat exchangers. The heat exchanger contains a stirrer for improved circulation and a further sensor to measure the batch temperature. A heater coil is also included. The transparent cover allows the process to be clearly observed. The heat exchanger is connected. service unit using quick-action hose couplings and star grip screws. The temperature sensors for measuring the feed and return temperature are on the supply connections. Connections for the additional temperature measuring point and stirrer are provided on the service unit.

Advanced Technocracy Inc. is Manufacturer, Exporter & Supplier of Shell & Tube Heat Exchanger

Technical Description

The heat exchanger is connected to the service unit using quick-action hose couplings and secured with star grip screws. The temperature sensors for measuring the feed and return temperature are on the supply connections. The shell of the heat exchanger is made of transparent plastic so that the tubes are fully visible. Shell and tube heat exchangers are typical industrial heat exchangers and are manufactured up to very large sizes.

Advanced Technocracy Inc. is Manufacturer, Exporter & Supplier of Plate Heat Exchanger

Technical Description

The plate heat exchanger features high performance in a small package and is often used in practice. This plate heat exchanger has 6 plates. It is connected to the Service Unit using quick-action hose couplings and secured with star grip screws. The temperature sensors for measuring the feed and return temperature are on the supply connections.

Advanced Technocracy Inc. is Manufacturer, Exporter & Supplier of Tubular Heat Exchanger

Technical Description

The heat exchanger is connected to the service unit using quick-action hose couplings and secured with star grip screws. The temperature sensors for measuring the feed and return temperature are on the supply connections. The tubular heat exchanger includes 2 additional temperature sensors for measuring the mean temperature. Connections for these additional temperature measuring points are provided on the service unit.

Advanced Technocracy Inc. is Manufacturer, Exporter & Supplier of Heat Exchanger Service Unit

Technical Description

Using this benchtop unit the complex area of convective heat transfer can be investigated experimentally. Different heat exchanger modules (accessories) can be easily connected to the service unit, which includes a hot water tank with electrical heater and pump. The hot water temperature and the cold and hot water flow rates can be adjusted. The relevant temperatures and flow rates are measured using sensors and indicated on digital displays. It is possible to process the measured values on a PC using the data acquisition card and software. supply of cold water required.  

Advanced Technocracy Inc. is Manufacturer, Exporter & Supplier of Concentric Tube Heat Exchanger  PC

Technical Description

The mobile test stand can be used to demonstrate the fundamentals of heat exchange between tubular flows. The unit is prepared for processing the measured data on a PC. Hot water circuit with pump, tank and tank heater. The water temperature is set on the heater with a thermostat. The cold water is taken from the network supply. Heat exchange takes place in a double-walled pipe. Manual valves permit both parallel and counterflow operation. The cold and hot water flow rates can be adjusted. The flow rate and relevant temperatures are recorded by electronic sensors. A display panel for the measured values is located on the instrument panel next to the copper pipework. The data acquisition card and software are included.