Radial Heat Conduction

EXPERIMENT2 - RADIAL HEAT CONDUCTION
A: A Steady State Heat Conduction
B: The Fourier Rate Equation for Radial Heat Transfer
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Abstract
In this experiment, there is an explanation of various methods of HT (heat transfer) thermal
conductivity (k), passage of heat (conduction) through cylindrical shells, and heat transfer in a
radial direction. And device used to measure k (thermal conductivity) and the way it functions.
Safety is main priority and is considered before the start of the experiment. This experiment aims
to govern the temperature spreading for steady-state passage of heat through a radial cylindrical
wall which is uniform and to show the impact of an adjustment in flow of heat and to examine the
Fourier’s equation in calculating HT and to infer the formula to govern k of given material. HT
through a given material (disk) will be demonstrated from this experiment.
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Theory
Processes for HT are divided into following three groups. Conduction is the first, it is the
movement of energy as a result of interactions between the particles from the more energetic
particles of a material to the adjacent less energetic ones. A metal block has a high-temperature
surface and a lower temperature surface. For instance, this type of conduction of heat may
happen in a jet engine through a turbine blade.
Figure 1: Transfer of Heat by Conduction
When a liquid is heated, such as air or water, and then flows away from the source, it
brings along the thermal energy. Convection is called this form of heat transfer. Over a hot
surface, the fluid is spreading, becoming less dense and increasing.
Radiation is produced by EMG (electromagnetic wave) emissions. Radiation occurs
through a vacuum (solid or fluid) or any transparent medium. For instance, heat transmission
from a burning metal or fire object.
Fourier’s Law of Heat Conduction:
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To determine this law: Consider a disk given in the experiment (cylindrical wall) of ‘r’
radius and ‘A’ which is the area supported by ‘dT’ difference in temperature, the ‘Q’ (HT rate
per unit time) is determined to be:
dT
Qcond α A
dr
By rearranging,
dT
Qcond = - k.A.
dr
Here, ‘k’ (Thermal Conductivity) is proportionality constant.
Figure 2: Transmission of Heat in cylindrical (disk) wall
Steady State Conduction
Steady state means things are "not changing anymore." A steady state is a state that remains
the same over a given period. In this test, if there is a specific heat transfer rate through a medium
(for conduction) and if it remains constant at any time, then a steady-state heat transfer is said to
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take place. From the experiment, if we consider the area of surface given material as ‘2𝜋𝑟𝐿’ and
after assimilating the suitable arrangement of the conduction of heat in radial direction, we found
that:
T1,−T2
Qcond = 2.π.k.L. 𝑟2
ln.(, ,)
𝑟1
Here, ‘𝑟1’ 𝑎𝑛𝑑 ‘𝑟2’ are inner and outer surfaces’ radius, whereas ‘𝐿’ is the total length of the given
material.
Thermal Conductivity:
Thermal conductivity 'k' refers to the amount of heat that is transferred through a material.
The heat energy transmitted per unit time and per unit surface area is the thermal conductivity
divided by the temperature difference. It is calculated in [W/mK]. Thermal conductivity varies in
temperature and is determined by experiments.
We found in this experiment that ‘k’ is inversely proportional to the ‘L’ and ‘dT’. Thermal
conductivity decreases by increasing the difference in temperature and length. The thermal
conductivity increases by decreasing the difference in temperature and distance. And ‘k’ is directly
proportional to ‘Q’ and ‘ln (r2/r1)’. Thermal conductivity increases by increasing ln (r2/r1) and
heat. Thermal conductivity is reduced by decreasing ln (r2/r1) and heat.
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References
Heat transfer. (2019, October 6). Retrieved from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heat_transfer.
RADIAL HEAT CONDUCTION EXPERIMENT - TecQuipment. (n.d.). Retrieved from
https://www.tecquipment.com/radial-heat-conduction-experiment.

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EXPERIMENT2 - RADIAL HEAT CONDUCTION

A: A Steady State Heat Conduction

B: The Fourier Rate Equation for Radial Heat Transfer

In this experiment, there is an explanation of various methods of HT (heat transfer) thermal

through a given material (disk) will be demonstrated from this experiment.

happen in a jet engine through a turbine blade.

Figure 1: Transfer of Heat by Conduction

surface, the fluid is spreading, becoming less dense and increasing.

Radiation is produced by EMG (electromagnetic wave) emissions. Radiation occurs

from a burning metal or fire object.

Fourier’s Law of Heat Conduction:

per unit time) is determined to be:

Here, ‘k’ (Thermal Conductivity) is proportionality constant.

Figure 2: Transmission of Heat in cylindrical (disk) wall

Steady State Conduction

divided by the temperature difference. It is calculated in [W/mK]. Thermal conductivity varies in

temperature and is determined by experiments.

heat. Thermal conductivity is reduced by decreasing ln (r2/r1) and heat.

Heat transfer. (2019, October 6). Retrieved from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heat_transfer.

RADIAL HEAT CONDUCTION EXPERIMENT - TecQuipment. (n.d.). Retrieved from

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