Abstract:A simple experimental fin device was used to develop a laboratory procedure for undergraduate engineering students, in order to enhance their understanding of the transfer of thermal energy. This experiment exposes the student to several important concepts, namely one-dimensional, time-dependent heat transfer in extended surfaces by conduction, convection and radiation. In a few simple steps, students have the opportunity to compare the measured to the predicted temperature profiles obtained at different times… Show more
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