14 Questions
What is the main objective of conducting the Thermal Conductivity of Insulating Powders experiment?
To determine the thermal conductivity of several insulating powders
What is the function of the test module in the Thermal Conductivity of Insulating Powders Unit?
To contain at least 100g of insulating powders and provide a heating source
What material is used to fabricate the test module for the Thermal Conductivity of Insulating Powders Unit?
Stainless steel
How is the heating source provided for each test module in the Thermal Conductivity of Insulating Powders Unit?
Using a 200 W cartridge heater
What type of electrical output does the power control circuit provide for the Thermal Conductivity of Insulating Powders Unit?
Continuously variable electrical output of 0 to 200 Watts
What does the instrumentation provided for the Thermal Conductivity of Insulating Powders Unit permit?
Accurate measurement of temperature and power supply
What is the purpose of the built-in thermocouple in the heater?
To prevent the heating element from burn-out
Which materials have very low thermal conductivity?
Kaolin and magnesium oxide
What is the purpose of using thermal insulators like kaolin and mica?
To reduce heat losses from a hot body to the atmosphere
What is the function of the control panel's variable transformer?
To control the power input to the heater element
What type of thermocouples are inserted at six different locations for each test module?
Type K
Which component is made of stainless steel and fixed with four wing nuts?
Test module top cover
What is the voltage range of the power transducer?
240 VAC/1 phase/50 Hz
What is used to measure the heat input to the heater element?
Power transducer
Test your knowledge on the thermal conductivity of insulating powders in the Chemical Engineering Laboratory II course at the School of Chemical Engineering, Universiti Sains Malaysia. Explore the effects of temperature on the thermal conductivity of materials.
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