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LT-HT111 Stirred Tank with Double Jacket and Coil

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The Labtronic Stirred Tank with Double Jacket and Coil (LT-HT111) is a versatile heat exchanger designed for educational and experimental purposes. This unit uses a main tank equipped with both a jacket and a coil tube, allowing the transfer of heat between two fluids. It is particularly effective in demonstrating how the stirring action enhances heat transfer efficiency.

When used in conjunction with the Heat Exchanger Supply Unit (LT-HT107), this unit allows for detailed experimentation with the heat exchange process. The main tank is typically filled with cold water, while hot water circulates either through the jacket surrounding the tank or through the coil tube inside the tank. The integration of a stirring machine ensures thorough mixing, resulting in improved heat transfer.

Temperature sensors and flow sensors are included to measure the inlet and outlet temperatures, as well as the flow rates of the fluids, providing essential data for analysis.

Learning Objectives:

  • Understanding the Working Principle:
    • Learn the fundamental working principles of a stirred tank with double jacket and coil.
  • Analysis of Advantages and Limitations:
    • Evaluate the benefits and limitations of using a stirred tank with double jacket and coil for heat exchange.
  • Comparison with Other Heat Exchanger Types:
    • Compare the performance and efficiency of this unit with other types of heat exchangers.
  • Visualization of Heat Transfer Behavior:
    • Observe and analyze the behavior of heat transfer within the tank during operation, both with and without stirring.
  • Plotting Heating Process Over Time:
    • Plot the heating process over time using data from both the jacket and coil tube configurations.
  • Studying the Effect of Stirring on Heat Transfer:
    • Investigate how the stirring machine impacts the rate and efficiency of heat transfer.
  • Calculation of Mean Heat Transfer Coefficient:
    • Determine the mean heat transfer coefficient, critical for assessing the efficiency of the heat exchanger.
  • Drawing Temperature Curves:
    • Create temperature curves to visualize how heat is transferred and retained within the system.