P.A.

Hilton Ltd

Heat Transfer Service Unit

H112

H112 Unit Shown With Optional H112A Linear Heat Conduction fitted

Up to Fifteen Fundamental Heat Transfer Experiments May

be Used Individually on the Common Service Unit.

Investigation of Convection, Conduction, Radiation, Steady

State and Transient Heat Transfer.

Investigation of Gas Laws and Pressure-Temperature

Relationship for Water

Safe and Suitable For Unsupervised Student Operation.

Responds Rapidly to Control Changes.

Negligible Operating and Maintenance Costs.

Two year Warranty.

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Introduction
It is essential that the three basic modes of heat transfer; Conduction, Convection and Radiation are
understood by students as a foundation for further studies involving heat transfer and temperature
measurement.
The Hilton Heat Transfer Service Unit H112 may be connected to any of fifteen optional experimental units
each demonstrating a fundamental mode of heat transfer or a combination of modes of heat transfer and a
range of other experiments to reinforce the learning process.

The Hilton Heat Transfer Service Unit H112 is bench mounted, operates from a conventional single-phase
electrical power supply and provides both control and instrumentation for each of the fifteen optional
experimental units.
The fifteen optional units are: -
Linear Heat Conduction H112A
Radial Heat Conduction H112B
Laws of Radiant Heat Transfer & Radiant Heat Exchange H112C
Combined Convection and Radiation H112D
Extended Surface Heat Transfer H112E
Radiation Errors in Temperature Measurement H112F
Unsteady State Heat Transfer H112G
Thermal Conductivity of Liquids and Gases Unit H112H
Perfect Gas Law Demonstration H112J
Marcet Boiler (Saturation Pressure) H112M
Thermal Conductivity of Building Materials H112N
Free and Forced Convection from Flat, Pinned and Finned Plates H112P
Thermoelectric Heat Pump H112Q
Closed Cycle Hot Air Engine H112R
Boiling Heat Transfer H112S
Addition of the optional Heat Transfer Service Unit Computer Upgrade HC112 enables students to record,
display and process data using a computer. The dedicated software enhances student interest and speeds
comprehension of the principles being demonstrated.
The unit will be of particular interest to those studying:

 Mechanical Engineering  Building Services

 Nuclear Engineering  Engineering Physics
 Chemical Engineering  Refrigeration
 Control and Instrumentation  Marine Engineering
 Plant and Process Engineering
Experimental Capabilities
For detailed descriptions and experimental capabilities refer to individual data sheets for each optional unit.

Description
Heat Transfer Service Unit H112
The bench mounted Hilton Heat Transfer Service Unit H112 contains a variable power supply with all
associated electrical circuits protected by a residual current circuit breaker and overload cut outs. The rear
panel contains a power socket for the optional units and access for the optional data acquisition system.
Miniature type K thermocouple sockets allow the connection of up to 12 temperature sensors from the range
of optional experimental units available.
The unit has three digital displays on the front panel with a rotary selector switch that allow measured
parameters from the optional units to be displayed. Parameters displayed on the Heat Transfer Service Unit
H112 are Temperature, Voltage range 0-240Vac and Current range 0-2Aac.
Additional parameters, as required, are displayed by reference to instruments on the optional demonstration
units.
Built in transducers allow all parameters from each of the optional demonstration units to be recorded,
processed and displayed on the addition of the optional Heat Transfer Service Unit Computer Upgrade
HC112.

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Specification Services Required

Heat Transfer Service Unit H112 Electrical: A: 220-240 Volts, Single Phase, 50Hz
General (With earth/ground). Line current up to
A fully instrumented bench top heat transfer service unit 6A at 230v
providing regulated and adjustable ac power and B: 110-120 Volts, Single Phase, 60Hz
instrumentation for twelve optional heat transfer (With earth/ground). Line current up to
experiments into conduction, convection, radiation, 10A at 110v
steady state and transient heat transfer.
Ordering Information
Detailed Order as: Heat Transfer Service Unit H112
A metal cased bench mounted heat transfer service unit Electrical Specification
containing a regulated and variable ac power supply and Either: A: 220-240 Volts, Single Phase,
signal conditioning with three digital displays and 50Hz (With earth/ground).
selector switch for up to 12 type K thermocouples, ac B: 110-120 Volts, Single Phase,
voltage and current. Internal electric and mechanical 60Hz (With earth/ground).
safety devices to allow for unsupervised operation by
students. Language
Optional demonstration units include: Either: English, Spanish, French.
Linear Heat Conduction H112A
Radial Heat Conduction H112B
Laws of Radiant Heat Transfer & Radiant Shipping Specification
Heat Exchange H112C Service Unit Net Weight: 12.3 kg.
Combined Convection and Radiation H112D Packing Case Volume: 0.22m3
Extended Surface Heat Transfer H112E
Radiation Errors in Temperature
Accessories and Spares
Measurement H112F Unit supplied with:
Unsteady State Heat Transfer H112G  One experimental operating and maintenance
Thermal Conductivity of Liquids manual in English, Spanish, French.
and Gases H112H  Accessories and spares for 2 years normal
Prefect Gas Laws Demonstration H112J operation. List available on request
Marcet Boiler (Saturation Pressure) H112M
Thermal Conductivity of Building
Materials H112N Also Available On Request
Free and Forced Convection from Flat, Pinned and Further detailed specification.
Finned Plates H112P Additional copies of instruction manual.
Thermoelectric Heat Pump H112Q Recommended list of spares for 5 years operation.
Closed Cycle Hot Air Engine H112R
Boiling Heat Transfer H112S
Heat Transfer Service Unit Data Acquisition
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Upgrade HC112

Supplied with a detailed experimental operating and Horsebridge Mill, King’s Somborne,
Stockbridge, Hampshire, SO20 6PX, England.
maintenance manual giving example experimental
results and sample calculations. Telephone: National (01794) 388382
Accessories and spares for two years normal operation International +44 1794 388382
together with a full two-year warranty. Fax: (01794) 388129
E-mail [email protected]

Dimensions
Height: 240mm Depth: 280mm
Width: 430mm Weight: 7kg.

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H112 Optional Experimental Experimental Capabilities:

Unit: -  Understanding the Fourier rate equation in determining
the rate of heat flow through solid materials.
Linear Heat Conduction H112A  Measuring the temperature distribution for steady state
conduction of energy through a uniform plane solid
and a composite plane solid.
 Determine the constant of proportionality (Thermal
conductivity) of different materials (conductors and
insulators).
 Measuring the temperature drop at the contact face
between adjacent layers in a composite plane solid.
 Measuring the temperature distribution for steady state
conduction of energy through a plane solid of reduced
cross sectional area.
 Understanding the application of poor conductors
(insulators).
 Observing unsteady state conduction (qualitative only)

Specification Dimensions
A small-scale accessory that allows experimental Height: 305mm Depth: 240mm
investigation of linear heat conduction and the Width: 240mm Weight: 4.0kg.
measurement of the thermal conductivity of various Ordering Information
solid conductors and insulators. Order as: Linear Heat Conduction H112A
An insulated, 25mm diameter brass heated section and
cooling section that may be either clamped together, or
assembled with one of four insulated intermediate Services Required
sections or test specimens between the interfaces. Electrical and instrumentation services are provided
The hot end uses a nominal 65W heater (operating at by the Heat Transfer Service Unit H112, which is an
240v maximum), which is fitted with a high temperature essential item of equipment for operation of the optional
limit switch. The power supplied to the heater is Linear Heat Conduction H112A accessory.
controlled and measured by the Heat Transfer Service
Unit H112. Water: - 1.5 Litres/ minute at a minimum 10m
The cold section is of identical dimensions to the hot head.
end and is water-cooled. Both the heated and cooled
ends are each fitted with three thermocouples at 15mm
intervals to measure the temperature gradients along the
Shipping Specification
Net Weight 6.45kg
bars.
Packing Case Volume 0.18m3
Four intermediate insulated sections are supplied as
follows: -
Accessories and Spares
30mm long x 25mm diameter brass with two Unit supplied with:
thermocouples at the same interval as the hot and cold  One experimental operating and maintenance
sections. When clamped together the hot and cold manual in English, Spanish, French.
sections form a uniform bar with eight equally spaced  Accessories and spares for 2 years normal
temperature-measuring points. operation. List available on request
30mm long x 25mm diameter stainless steel section.
30mm long x 25mm diameter aluminium section. Also Available On Request
30mm long x 13mm diameter brass section. Further detailed specification.
Additional copies of instruction manual.
All eight thermocouples plug directly into the Heat Recommended list of spares for 5 years operation.
Transfer Service Unit H112 and temperatures are
displayed on its digital panel meter.
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Horsebridge Mill, King’s Somborne,
Stockbridge, Hampshire, SO20 6PX, England.
Telephone: National (01794) 388382
International +44 1794 388382
Fax: (01794) 388129
E-mail [email protected]

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H112 Optional Experimental Ordering Information

Order as: Radial Heat Conduction H112B
Unit: -
Radial Heat Conduction H112B
Services Required
Electrical and instrumentation services are provided
by the Heat Transfer Service Unit H112, which is an
essential item of equipment for operation of the optional
Radial Heat Conduction H112B accessory.

Water: - 1.5 Litres/ minute at a minimum 10m

head.

Shipping Specification
Net Weight 4.55kg
Packing Case Volume (Estimated) 0.16m3

Specification
A small-scale accessory designed to experimentally Accessories and Spares
investigate the basic principles of radial heat conduction Unit supplied with:
and to allow the thermal conductivity of the solid metal  One experimental operating and maintenance
disc to be determined. manual in English, Spanish, French
An insulated, 110mm diameter brass disc 3.2mm thick  Accessories and spares for 2 years normal
is heated in its centre by a nominal 100W heater operation. List available on request
(operating at 240v ac maximum) which is fitted with a
high temperature limit switch. The power supplied to
the heater is controlled and measured by the Heat Also Available On Request
Transfer Service Unit H112. Further detailed specification.
The periphery of the disc is cooled by water passing Additional copies of instruction manual.
through a copper tube bonded to the disc. Recommended list of spares for 5 years operation.
Six type K thermocouples are positioned at 10mm radial
increments from the heated centre to the periphery. All
six thermocouples plug directly into the Heat Transfer
Service Unit H112 and temperatures are displayed on its
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digital panel meter.
Horsebridge Mill, King’s Somborne,
Stockbridge, Hampshire, SO20 6PX, England.
Dimensions
Height: 155mm Depth: 190mm Telephone: National (01794) 388382
Width: 190mm Weight: 2.7kg. International +44 1794 388382
Fax: (01794) 388129
E-mail [email protected]
Experimental Capabilities:
 Understanding the Fourier rate equation in
determining the rate of heat flow through solid
materials.
 Measuring the temperature distribution for steady
state conduction of energy through the wall of a
cylinder (radial energy flow).
 Determine the constant of proportionality
(Thermal conductivity) of the disc material.

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H112 Optional Experimental Dimensions

Height: 440mm Depth: 300mm
Unit: - Width: 1230mm Weight: 12.4kg.
Laws of Radiant Heat Transfer and
Radiant Heat Exchange H112C Experimental Capabilities:
 Inverse square law using the heat source and
radiometer or light source and light meter.
 Stefan Boltzman Law using the heat source and
radiometer.
 Relating the radiation intensity received at the
radiometer to that emitted by the source.
 Emissivity using heat source, metal plates and
radiometer.
 Kirchoff Law using the heat source, metal plates and
Specification radiometer.
An accessory designed to experimentally investigate the  Area factors using the heat source, aperture and
laws of radiant heat transfer and radiant heat exchange. radiometer.
The application of the laws to both heat and light  Lamberts Cosine Law using the light source (rotated)
radiation are demonstrated using a radiant heat source and lightmeter.
and light source. Two appropriate detectors, light filters,  Lamberts Law of Absorption using the light source,
target plates of different Emissivity and aperture plates filter plates and lightmeter.
each mounted on suitable carriages on a parallel
graduated track, and allow simple and rapid
experimental procedures. Ordering Information
The electrically heated matt black radiant heat source Order as: Laws of Radiant Heat Transfer and
has an effective diameter of 100mm. and is fitted with Radiant Heat Exchange H112C
an integral thermocouple to record its surface
temperature. Heat input to the radiant source is
controlled and recorded by the Heat Transfer Service
Services Required
Electrical and instrumentation services are provided
Unit H112.
by the Heat Transfer Service Unit H112, which is an
A radiometer detects the heat flux directly in W/m2 from
essential item of equipment for operation of the optional
either the source, a combination of four plates of
Laws of Radiant Heat Transfer and Heat Exchange
different Emissivity (two matt black, one grey and one
H112C accessory.
polished) or between a slot formed by two moveable
cork faced plates. Each plate of different Emissivity
incorporates a surface thermocouple for temperature Shipping Specification
measurement. Net Weight 12.4kg
The diffuse light source comprises a low voltage Packing Case Volume 0.32m3
filament lamp within a rotatable enclosure (180º) that
can be located on the parallel track in place of the heat
source. Accessories and Spares
A lightmeter recording directly in lux may be located in Unit supplied with:
place of the radiometer in order to measure incident  One experimental operating and maintenance
intensity. manual in English, Spanish, French.
Supplied filter plates of varying opacity and thickness  Accessories and spares for 2 years normal
can also be mounted on the track to demonstrate the operation. List available on request
laws of light absorption. Also Available On Request
All six thermocouples plug directly into the Heat
Further detailed specification.
Transfer Service Unit H112. The radiometer and light
Additional copies of instruction manual.
meter plug into an auxiliary console that is integral with
Recommended list of spares for 5 years operation.
the H112C demonstrator.
Both the heat source and light source intensity are P A Hilton Ltd.
controlled through the variable 240v ac supply from the Horsebridge Mill, King’s Somborne,
Heat Transfer Service Unit H112. Stockbridge, Hampshire, SO20 6PX, England
Telephone: National (01794) 388382
International +44 1794 388382
Fax: (01794) 388129
E-mail [email protected]

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H112 Optional Experimental Dimensions

Height: 1200mm Depth: 300mm
Units: - Width: 350mm Weight: 17.2kg.
Combined Convection and Radiation
H112D Experimental Capabilities:
 Determination of the combined heat transfer (QRadiation
+ QConvection ) from a horizontal matt black cylinder in
natural convection over a wide range of power inputs
and corresponding surface temperatures.
 Measuring the domination of the convective heat
transfer coefficient (Hc) at low surface temperatures
and the domination of the radiation heat transfer (Hr)
at high surface temperatures.
 Determination of the effect of forced convection on
the heat transfer from the cylinder at varying air
velocities.
 Investigation of the local heat transfer coefficient
around the cylinder at varying air velocities.

Specification Ordering Information

Order as: Combined Convection and Radiation
A small scale accessory that allows experimental
H112D
investigation of both natural and forced convection from
a heated cylinder in a cross-flow configuration. The
surface temperature of a duct mounted, 10mm diameter Services Required
matt black cylinder may be varied over a wide range; Electrical and instrumentation services are provided
thereby allowing the increasing effects of radiant heat by the Heat Transfer Service Unit H112, which is an
transfer to be investigated as the temperature is essential item of equipment for operation of the optional
increased. Combined Convection and Radiation H112D accessory.
A variable velocity airflow within the small diameter
circular duct allow the effects on convective heat
transfer from the cylinder to be investigated over the Shipping Specification
range of 0 to approximately 8m/s. Net Weight 17.2kg
An integral thermocouple on the surface of the Packing Case Volume 0.28m3
electrically heated cylinder allows surface temperature
to be measured at all operating conditions. This Accessories and Spares
combined with a duct-mounted thermocouple, heater Unit supplied with:
input power measurement and in duct air velocity  One experimental operating and maintenance
measurement allows all of the relevant parameters to be manual in English, Spanish, French.
recorded.  Accessories and spares for 2 years normal
The heater power supply and temperature sensors operation. List available on request
connect to the Heat transfer service unit H112 while
velocity is recorded on auxiliary instrumentation Also Available On Request
supplied as part of the H112D demonstration unit. Further detailed specification.
The cylinder heater input power is controlled through Additional copies of instruction manual.
the variable 240v ac supply from the Heat Transfer Recommended list of spares for 5 years operation.
Service Unit H112 and is designed to operate at up to
100 Watts.
The variable velocity airflow is provided by an integral P A Hilton Ltd.
centrifugal fan. All relevant components are secured to Horsebridge Mill, King’s Somborne,
a bench mounted plate that is designed to be situated Stockbridge, Hampshire, SO20 6PX, England.
alongside the Heat Transfer Service Unit H112.
Telephone: National (01794) 388382
International +44 1794 388382
Fax: (01794) 388129
E-mail [email protected]

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H112 Optional Experimental Experimental Capabilities:

Units: -  Measuring the temperature distribution along an
extended surface and comparing the result with a
Extended Surface Heat Transfer theoretical analysis.
H112E  Calculating the heat transfer from an extended
surface resulting from the combined modes of free
convection and radiation heat transfer and comparing
the result with a theoretical analysis.
 Determining the constant of proportionality/thermal
conductivity of the rod material

Ordering Information
Order as: Extended Surface Heat Transfer H112E
Specification
A small scale bench top accessory designed to measure
the temperature profile and heat transfer along a
Services Required
horizontal extended surface (cylindrical pin). Electrical and instrumentation services are provided
A small diameter uniform rod is heated at one end and by the Heat Transfer Service Unit H112, which is an
heat flowing along the rod by conduction is lost to the essential item of equipment for operation of the optional
surroundings by a combination of natural convection Extended Surface Heat Transfer H112E accessory.
and radiation. The resulting heat transfer gives a
temperature profile that may be investigated and Shipping Specification
predicted by conventional analysis. Net Weight 3.85kg5
The apparatus consists of a solid cylindrical matt black Packing Case Volume 0.14m3
brass bar of 10mm diameter and effective length of
350mm supported in a frame and heated at one end. At
intervals of 50mm from the heated end are eight Accessories and Spares
thermocouples recording the surface temperature so that Unit supplied with:
a temperature profile along the bar may be developed.  One experimental operating and maintenance
An additional thermocouple records the ambient manual in English, Spanish, French.
temperature.  Accessories and spares for 2 years normal
The heater is located inside an insulated cylinder at one operation. List available on request
end of the apparatus. The heater input power is
controlled through the variable 240v ac supply from the
Heat Transfer Service Unit H112 and is designed to Also Available On Request
operate at up to 20 Watts Further detailed specification.
All instrumentation and power supplies plug directly Additional copies of instruction manual.
into the Heat Transfer Service Unit H112 and readings Recommended list of spares for 5 years operation.
are displayed on digital panel meters.
All relevant components are secured to a bench
mounted plate that is designed to be situated alongside
the Heat Transfer Service Unit H112.
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Dimensions Horsebridge Mill, King’s Somborne,
Stockbridge, Hampshire, SO20 6PX, England.
Height: 150mm Depth: 150mm
Width: 500mm Weight: 3.85 kg Telephone: National (01794) 388382
International +44 1794 388382
Fax: (01794) 388129
E-mail [email protected]

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H112 Optional Experimental Dimensions

Height: 1220mm Depth: 350mm
Unit: - Width: 300mm Weight: 19.1 kg
Radiation Errors in Temperature
Measurement H112F Experimental Capabilities:
 Demonstration of how temperature measurements
can be affected by radiant heat transfer to a sensor
from its surroundings and to show:
 Effect of temperature difference between the sensor
and its surroundings
 Effect of air velocity.
 Effect of sensor size.
 Effect of sensor Emissivity.
 Demonstration of methods of reducing the errors in
temperature measurement, which are due to radiation
from a source that is visible to the sensor. Including:
 Use of a radiation shield between the sensor and the
source of radiation.
 Design of a radiation resistant sensor.

Ordering Information
Order as: Radiation Errors in Temperature
Measurement H112F

Services Required
Electrical and instrumentation services are provided
by the Heat Transfer Service Unit H112, which is an
essential item of equipment for operation of the optional
Specification Radiation Errors in Temperature Measurement H112F
A small scale bench top accessory designed to accessory.
experimentally investigate how measured temperatures
can be influenced by the effects of radiation,
temperature sensor design and surface finish. Shipping Specification
Three temperature sensors of different form and surface Net Weight 19.1kg.
finish are mounted centrally in a circular stainless steel Packing Case Volume 0.34m3
duct that is surrounded locally by an electrical heater
.An additional temperature sensor records the
Accessories and Spares
temperature of the inside of the heated duct adjacent to Unit supplied with:
the centrally mounted thermocouples.  One experimental operating and maintenance
A radiation shield may be raised or lowered over the manual in English, Spanish, French.
centrally mounted thermocouples to investigate the  Accessories and spares for 2 years normal
effects of shielding operation. List available on request
The circular duct is mounted on the discharge from a
centrifugal fan. Air from the fan is blown through the
duct past the temperature sensors at a controlled Also Available On Request
velocity of between 0 and 8m/s. The air velocity is Further detailed specification.
measured by an in duct anemometer. Additional copies of instruction manual.
The duct heater is controlled using the variable 240v ac Recommended list of spares for 5 years operation.
supply from the Heat Transfer Service Unit H112. The
heater power supply and temperature sensors connect to
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Horsebridge Mill, King’s Somborne,
the Heat Transfer Service Unit H112 while velocity is Stockbridge, Hampshire, SO20 6PX, England.
recorded on auxiliary instrumentation supplied as part Telephone: National (01794) 388382
of the H112F unit. All relevant components are secured International +44 1794 388382
to a bench mounted plate that is designed to be situated Fax: (01794) 388129
alongside the Heat Transfer Service Unit H112. E-mail [email protected]

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H112 Optional Experimental Dimensions

Height: 670mm Depth: 400mm
Units: - Width: 600mm Weight: 23.2 kg
Unsteady State Heat Transfer H112G
Experimental Capabilities:
 Observation of unsteady state conduction of heat to
the centre of a solid shape (Qualitative, using a chart
recorder, manual recording or the optional Computer
Upgrade HC112 accessory) when a step change is
applied to the temperature at the surface of the shape.
 Using analytical transient-temperature/heat flow
charts to determine the thermal conductivity of solid
shapes from measurements taken on similar shapes of
different thermal conductivity.
 Investigation of the effect of shape, size and material
properties on unsteady heat flow.
 Investigating the Lumped Thermal Capacitance
method of transient temperature analysis.
Specification
A small scale bench top accessory designed to allow
experimental investigation of unsteady state heat Ordering Information
transfer by conduction and convection. Order as: Unsteady State Heat Transfer H112G
Instrumented solid shapes of different materials are
plunged into a controlled temperature water bath and the
temperature change at the geometric centre of the
Services Required
Electrical and instrumentation services are provided
shapes are recorded at regular intervals. by the Heat Transfer Service Unit H112, which is an
As the shapes are of regular geometric form standard essential item of equipment for operation of the optional
empirical methods may be used to predict the Unsteady State Heat Transfer H112G accessory.
temperature variation with time and determine factors The Water Bath requires either:
about the material properties. A: 220-240 Volts, Single Phase, 50Hz
The accessory also allows investigation of the lumped (With earth/ground), 13 Amps
thermal capacitance method of thermal analysis. B: 110-120 Volts, Single Phase, 60Hz
The seven shapes supplied comprise rectangular slabs (With earth/ground), 26 Amps
(2), spheres (2), small diameter cylinders (2), large
diameter cylinder (1). Where two identical shapes are
supplied the materials are plated brass and stainless Shipping Specification
steel. The large diameter cylinder is plated brass. Each Net Weight 23.2kg
shape has a thermocouple at its geometric centre and is Packing Case Volume 0.53m3
fitted into a shape holder, which allows it to be safely
immersed in the controlled temperature water bath.
The controlled temperature water bath has a variable
Accessories and Spares
speed circulating pump and central cylindrical flow Unit supplied with:
channel to establish stable forced convection conditions  One experimental operating and maintenance manual
to be maintained around the immersed shapes. in English, Spanish, French.
Bath temperature, shape temperature and convective  Accessories and spares for 2 years normal operation.
stream temperature are recorded. All the thermocouples List available on request
and the variable speed circulating pump power supply Also Available On Request
plug directly into the Heat Transfer Service Unit H112 Further detailed specification.
and readings are displayed on digital panel meters. The Additional copies of instruction manual.
water bath heater operates directly from the local mains Recommended list of spares for 5 years operation.
supply.
All major components are secured to a bench mounted P A Hilton Ltd.
plate that is designed to be situated alongside the Heat Horsebridge Mill, King’s Somborne,
Transfer Service Unit H112. Stockbridge, Hampshire, SO20 6PX, England.
Telephone: National (01794) 388382
International +44 1794 388382
Fax: (01794) 388129
E-mail [email protected]

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H112 Optional Experimental Dimensions

Height: 80mm Depth: 100mm
Units: - Width: 180mm Weight: 1.0 kg
Thermal Conductivity of Liquids and
Gases H112H Experimental Capabilities:
 Calibration of the unit to establish the effect of
incidental heat transfers.
 Determination of the thermal conductivity of any
suitable gas or liquid compatible with the materials of
construction.

Ordering Information
Order as: Thermal Conductivity of Liquids and
Gases Accessory H112H

Services Required
Electrical and instrumentation services are provided
by the Heat Transfer Service Unit H112, which is an
essential item of equipment for operation of the optional
Thermal Conductivity of Liquids and Gases Accessory
H112H.

Shipping Specification
Net Weight 10kg
Packing Case Volume 0.028m3

Specification Accessories and Spares

A small scale bench top accessory designed to allow Unit supplied with:
experimental investigation of the thermal conductivity  One experimental operating and maintenance manual
of liquids and gases. The unit is designed specifically in English, Spanish, French.
for teaching purposes.  Accessories and spares for 2 years normal operation.
List available on request
The unit comprises a heated plug and water cooled
jacket with a small radial clearance in which gas or
liquid samples may be tested. The thin laminar film Also Available On Request
prevents natural convection in the fluid under test. Further detailed specification.
The temperatures either side of the sample under test are Additional copies of instruction manual.
recorded by integral thermocouple sensors. Recommended list of spares for 5 years operation

The unit is calibrated using air, in order to account for

incidental heat losses and is suitable for determining the
thermal conductivity of viscous non-corrosive liquids
such as oils, glycerine etc. and non-flammable gases. P A Hilton Ltd.
Horsebridge Mill, King’s Somborne,
The unit may be readily dismantled for cleaning and is
Stockbridge, Hampshire, SO20 6PX, England.
re-assembled with a single bolt and replaceable O ring Telephone: National (01794) 388382
seals. International +44 1794 388382
Fax: (01794) 388129
Heat input is both measured and controlled by the Heat E-mail [email protected]
Transfer Service Unit H112 which also provides
instrumentation for measurement of the temperatures on
either side of the sample under test.

Duplex thermocouples allow use of the accessory with

the optional Heat Transfer Service Unit Computer
linked Upgrade HC112.
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useable with all of the optional devices (H112A

H112 Optional Experimental through to H112J) in the Hilton H112 range.
Units: - The larger vessel has an approximate volume of 25 litres
and the smaller approximately 15 litres.
Perfect Gas Law Demonstration
H112J Dimensions
Height: 700mm Depth: 350mm
Width: 700mm Weight: 15 kg

Experimental Capabilities:
 Investigation of the First law of Thermodynamics.
 The second Law of Thermodynamics and its
Corollaries
 Observation of the Pressure, Volume, Temperature
Relationship for Air.
 Observation of the transient responses to different
rates of change in a process.

Ordering Information
Order as: Perfect Gas Law Demonstration H112J

Services Required
Specification Electrical and instrumentation services are provided
by the Heat Transfer Service Unit H112, which is an
A small scale bench top accessory designed to allow
essential item of equipment for operation of the optional
experimental investigation of the first law of
Perfect gas Law Demonstration Accessory H112J.
thermodynamics using the perfect gas law and the
expansion of air.
The unit consists of two vessels connected by a large Shipping Specification
bore pipe and valve together with an integral air pump. Net Weight 15kg
The pump can be used to both pressurise one vessel and Packing Case Volume 0.22m3
evacuate the other.

Additional valves allow the vessels to be used in Accessories and Spares

isolation; venting to or from atmosphere and in a Unit supplied with:
combined arrangement where the pressurised vessel can  One experimental operating and maintenance
vent into the evacuated vessel. manual in English, Spanish, French.
Low inertia thermocouple sensors located in each vessel  Accessories and spares for 2 years normal
record the air temperatures and individual pressure operation. List available on request
transducers record the chamber pressures.
The vessels and interconnecting pipe work are Also Available On Request
constructed from impact resistant plastic and for
Further detailed specification.
operator safety pressure switches limit the operating
Additional copies of instruction manual.
pressures to safe levels.
Recommended list of spares for 5 years operation.`
The unit is provided with its electrical services and
temperature instrumentation by the Heat Transfer
Service Unit H112. This also provides digital display of P A Hilton Ltd.
the air temperatures in the vessels while an auxiliary Horsebridge Mill, King’s Somborne,
display provided with the H112J allows display of the Stockbridge, Hampshire, SO20 6PX, England.
chamber pressures.
Telephone: National (01794) 388382
International +44 1794 388382
Though digital display of parameters is possible Fax: (01794) 388129
using the instrumentation provided the processes E-mail [email protected]
involved are transient (vary rapidly with time) and
use of the Heat Transfer Service Unit Upgrade
HC112 is essential. However the same upgrade is

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H112 Optional Experimental Dimensions

Height: 450mm Depth: 450mm
Units: - Width: 500mm Weight: 20 kg
Marcet Boiler (Saturation Pressure)
H112M Experimental Capabilities:
 Measurement of the pressure and temperature of
saturated steam between ambient temperature and 10
bar absolute pressure.
 Comparison of the test results with steam tables

Ordering Information
Order as: Marcet Boiler H112M

Services Required
Electrical and instrumentation services are provided by
the Heat Transfer Service Unit H112, which is an
essential item of equipment for operation of the optional
Marcet Boiler accessory H112M

Shipping Specification
Net Weight 30kg
Packing Case Volume 0.21m3

Specification Accessories and Spares

A small scale bench top accessory designed to allow Unit supplied with:
experimental investigation of the pressure and  One experimental operating and maintenance
temperature relationship of saturated steam in manual in English, Spanish, French.
equilibrium with pure water.
 Accessories and spares for 2 years normal
The unit allows investigation of the saturation pressure-
operation. List available on request
temperature relationship of water between ambient
temperature and up to 10 bar absolute pressure (179.9
°C Saturation temperature).
Also Available On Request
The unit incorporates an electrical heater that is Further detailed specification.
controlled by the H112 Service unit together with an Additional copies of instruction manual.
integral high pressure cut out for safe operation. The Recommended list of spares for 5 years operation.`
unit is also fitted with a certified pressure relief valve.

Saturation temperature of the steam/water is measured

and displayed using the H112 Heat Transfer service P A Hilton Ltd.
unit. The saturation pressure inside the vessel is Horsebridge Mill, King’s Somborne,
displayed using a high accuracy dial pressure gauge. Stockbridge, Hampshire, SO20 6PX, England.

Duplex thermocouples and an integral connection point Telephone: National (01794) 388382
International +44 1794 388382
for a pressure transducer allow use of the accessory with
Fax: (01794) 388129
the optional Heat Transfer Service Unit Computer E-mail [email protected]
linked Upgrade HC112

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H112 Optional Experimental

Units: - Dimensions
Height: 450mm Depth: 450mm
Thermal Conductivity of Building Width: 500mm Weight: 20 kg
Materials H112N
Experimental Capabilities:
 Rapid measurement of Thermal Conductivity for
materials with Thermal Resistance in the range 0.1 to
1.4 m2 K/W.
(Resistance=Thickness/Conductivity)
 Measurement of the Thermal Resistance of typical
building materials.
 Measurement of the Thermal Resistance of thin
stacked samples of building materials.

Ordering Information
Order as: Thermal Conductivity of Building
Materials H112N

Specification Services Required

A bench top accessory designed to allow students to
Electrical and instrumentation services are provided by
easily investigate the relative thermal conductivities of
the Heat Transfer Service Unit H112, which is an
typical building materials.
essential item of equipment for operation of the optional
The H112N utilises a relative method of thermal
Thermal Conductivity of Building Materials accessory
conductivity measurement base upon an international
H112N.
standard ISO 8301.However due to its design, the
H112N allows simple investigation at low cost.
Water cooling:- Either locally sourced temperature
The H112N uses a PID controlled flat plate electrical
controlled, or local water supply and drain.
heater and a water cooled flat plate with an integral and
highly sensitive heat flowmeter. The 300mm x 300mm
specimen under test is sandwiched between the heated Shipping Specification,
and cooled plates Maximum specimen thickness is Net Weight 30kg
75mm, maximum hot plate temperature 70°C. Packing Case Volume 0.21m3

The assembly is contained in a thermally insulated

enclosure to minimise heat losses. Accessories and Spares
The loading system supplied ensures that the same Unit supplied with:
clamping force is applied to all specimens.  One experimental operating and maintenance
The heat flowmeter gives an output to a digital panel manual in English, Spanish, French.
meter on the special control and instrumentation  Accessories and spares for 2 years normal
console. Special thermocouples are arranged to measure operation. List available on request
mean temperatures either side of the test specimen,
allowing the temperature gradient across the sample and Also Available On Request
hence the thermal conductivity to be determined.
Further detailed specification.
The thickness of the test sample may be measured in
Additional copies of instruction manual.
situ using the dial indicator on the clamping mechanism.
Recommended list of spares for 5 years operation.
The unit allows the thermal resistance
of samples to be determined and the measurement of
samples connected in series(stacked). This allows the
formula relating individual thermal resistances and the P A Hilton Ltd.
overall thermal resistance of a stacked sample to be Horsebridge Mill, King’s Somborne,
investigated. Stockbridge, Hampshire, SO20 6PX, England.
Telephone: National (01794) 388382
International +44 1794 388382
The H112N accessory will allow comparative
Fax: (01794) 388129
investigation of the thermal conductivity of building E-mail [email protected]
material samples and is designed specifically for
teaching purposes.
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H112 Optional Experimental Units: - Experimental Capabilities:

Free and Forced Convection from  Investigation of the relationship between power input
and surface temperature in free convection on flat,
Flat, Pinned and Finned Plates H112P finned and pinned plates.
 Investigation of the relationship between power input
and surface temperature in forced convection on flat,
finned and pinned plates
 Investigation of the use of extended surfaces to
improve heat transfer from the surface.
 Determination of the temperature distribution along
an extended surface.

Ordering Information
Order as: Free and Forced Convection from Flat,
Pinned and Finned Plates H112P

Services Required
Electrical and instrumentation services are provided by
the Heat Transfer Service Unit H112, which is an
essential item of equipment for operation of the optional
Free and Forced Convection from Flat, Pinned and Finned
Plates H112P.

Shipping Specification,
Net Weight 30kg
Packing Case Volume 0.28m3

Specification Accessories and Spares

A bench top accessory designed to allow students to Unit supplied with:
experimentally investigate both free (natural)  One experimental operating and maintenance
convection and forced convection. The accessory manual in English, Spanish, French.
includes a small, variable velocity wind tunnel with a  Accessories and spares for 2 years normal
digital velocity meter and a central aperture. Three operation. List available on request
plates with integral heaters and temperature sensors are
also supplied that are designed to fit in the central
aperture in the wind tunnel. Also Available On Request
Further detailed specification.
A heated flat plate with surface thermocouple may be Additional copies of instruction manual.
directly compared with a similar pinned plate and finned Recommended list of spares for 5 years operation.
plate also fitted with a surface thermocouple. In addition
to expanding understanding of the heat transfer
enhancement from extended surfaces, the pinned and
finned plates each have three thermocouples arranged at P A Hilton Ltd.
intervals along a fin and a pin. This allows investigation Horsebridge Mill, King’s Somborne,
of the temperature distribution along the extended Stockbridge, Hampshire, SO20 6PX, England.
surfaces. Telephone: National (01794) 388382
International +44 1794 388382
Fax: (01794) 388129
Dimensions E-mail [email protected]
Height: 1300mm Depth: 300mm
Width: 350mm Weight: 20kg.

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H112 Optional Experimental Experimental Capabilities:

 Investigation of the effects upon the surface
Units: - temperature of either face of the module with
Thermoelectric Heat Pump H112Q increasing power. (Peltier Effect)
 Investigation of the effect upon heat transfer direction
of reversing the polarity of the power supply to the
module. (Thomson or Lenz Effect).
 Investigation of the variation in open circuit voltage
across the module due to the variation in surface
temperature difference. (Seebeck Effect).
 Investigation of the power generating performance of
the module with a steady load and increasing
temperature difference.
 Estimation of the coefficient of performance of the
module when acting as a refrigerator.
 Conducting a full energy balance for the module.

Ordering Information
Order as: Thermoelectric Heat Pump Module H112Q
Specification
A bench top accessory designed to allow students to Services Required
experimentally investigate the performance of a Electrical and instrumentation services are provided by
thermoelectric cooler module. the Heat Transfer Service Unit H112, which is an
A thermoelectric device has no moving parts and uses a essential item of equipment for operation of the optional
direct electrical current to transfer heat from one face of Thermoelectric Heat Pump H112Q.
the device to the other.
Water: - 1.5 Litres/ minute at a minimum 10m head.
Thermoelectric devices have been used for many years
for cooling electronic devices and vaccines. More
recently due to reduced production costs they have Shipping Specification, Nominal
found application in mobile coolers for domestic and Net Weight 30kg
recreational use. Packing Case Volume 0.28m3
In the H112Q, the thermoelectric module is held
between a heated block and a water cooled plate. The
module extracts heat from the block and transfers this, Accessories and Spares
and the input power, to the water cooled plate. An Unit supplied with:
insulated hinged enclosure allows student examination  One experimental operating and maintenance
and minimises heat gains/losses from the system. manual in English, Spanish, French.
 Accessories and spares for 2 years normal
The module will also act in reverse and generate a small operation. List available on request
amount of electrical power if one face is maintained at a
higher temperature than the other. This can also be
demonstrated. Also Available On Request
Further detailed specification.
Controllable power for the module and heater is Additional copies of instruction manual.
supplied by the H112 Heat Transfer Service Unit. Recommended list of spares for 5 years operation.
Instrumentation is provided with the unit that allows
measurement of the dc power supplied to the module,
the temperatures either side of the module, the cooling
water flow rate and the cooling water temperature rise.
P A Hilton Ltd.
Horsebridge Mill, King’s Somborne,
The heater power is measured by the H112 Heat Stockbridge, Hampshire, SO20 6PX, England.
Transfer Service unit.
Telephone: National (01794) 388382
International +44 1794 388382
Dimensions Fax: (01794) 388129
Height: 305mm Depth: 240mm E-mail [email protected]
Width: 240mm Weight: 20.0kg.

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Experimental Capabilities:
H112 Optional Experimental  Demonstration of a direct conversion of heat
energy into shaft power.
Units: -  Investigation of the cycle efficiency.
Closed Cycle Hot Air Engine H112R  Investigation of the parameters affecting the cycle
performance.

Ordering Information
Order as: Stirling Cycle Hot Air Engine H112R

Services Required
Electrical and instrumentation services are provided by
the Heat Transfer Service Unit H112, which is an
essential item of equipment for operation of the optional
Stirling Cycle Hot Air Engine H112R.
Specification
A bench top accessory designed to allow students to Water: - 1.5 Litres/ minute at a minimum 10m head.
experimentally investigate one of the methods available
to convert heat energy directly into work. Shipping Specification, Nominal
Net Weight 30kg
The engine consists of a water cooled power cylinder Packing Case Volume 0.28m3
and a transfer cylinder connected via a common duct. A
single acting power piston and double acting displacer
piston are connected to a flywheel. Accessories and Spares
Unit supplied with:
The cycle of the engine consists of two isothermal
processes and two constant volume processes  One experimental operating and maintenance
manual in English, Spanish, French.
Heat to expand the captive gas charge and drive the  Accessories and spares for 2 years normal
power piston is provided by an electrical element operation. List available on request
controlled from the standard instrumentation console.

As the unit is water cooled, unlike competing models, Also Available On Request
the Hilton H112R can operate continuously. Further detailed specification.
Additional copies of instruction manual.
A belt brake dynamometer allows the mechanical output Recommended list of spares for 5 years operation.
of the engine to be measured. Control and measurement
of the heater input power and shaft output torque and
speed allows system overall performance to me
P A Hilton Ltd.
Horsebridge Mill, King’s Somborne,
measured at a range of speeds and heater temperatures. Stockbridge, Hampshire, SO20 6PX, England.

The standard instrumentation console allows heater Telephone: National (01794) 388382
input and system temperatures to be recorded International +44 1794 388382
Fax: (01794) 388129
E-mail [email protected]

Dimensions
Height: 230mm Depth: 300mm
Width: 350mm Weight: 20kg.

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Experimental Capabilities:
H112 Optional Experimental  Visual demonstration of convective, nucleate and
film boiling.
Units: -  Study of the heat flux and surface heat transfer
Boiling Heat Transfer H112S coefficient at constant temperature.
 Investigation of the effect of pressure on critical heat
flux.
 Study of filmwise condensation and condenser
overall heat transfer coefficient.
 Investigation of the pressure- temperature
relationship of a pure substance, and the effect of air
in a condenser.
 Demonstration of:
Liquid carry over or priming in boilers.
Law of partial pressures

Ordering Information
Order as: Boiling Heat Transfer H112S

Services Required
Electrical and instrumentation services are provided by
the Heat Transfer Service Unit H112, which is an
Specification essential item of equipment for operation of the optional
A bench top accessory designed to allow students to Boiling Heat Transfer option H112S.
experimentally investigate convective, nucleate and film
boiling. Water: - 1.8 Litres/ minute at a minimum 10m head.

The unit consists of a high strength clear glass cylinder Shipping Specification, Nominal
with instrumented electric heater element immersed in a
Net Weight 40kg
volatile solvent that boils at low pressure. An integral
Packing Case Volume 0.28m3
water cooled condenser coil allows the chamber
pressure to be controlled over a wide range of negative
and positive pressures depending upon the local water
supply. Accessories and Spares
Unit supplied with:
A digital wattmeter allows students to determine the  One experimental operating and maintenance
heat transfer from the heated element and this together manual in English, Spanish, French.
with instrumentation on the H112 enables all relevant  Accessories and spares for 2 years normal
parameters to be recorded. operation. List available on request

An integral control con sole provides heater power

control and high temperature/pressure safety cut outs. Also Available On Request
The chamber is also fitted with a safety valve. Further detailed specification.
Additional copies of instruction manual.
Recommended list of spares for 5 years operation.
Dimensions
Height: 700mm Depth: 300mm
Width: 350mm Weight: 25kg.
P A Hilton Ltd.
Horsebridge Mill, King’s Somborne,
Stockbridge, Hampshire, SO20 6PX, England.
Telephone: National (01794) 388382
International +44 1794 388382
Fax: (01794) 388129
E-mail [email protected]

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Additional Data Logging Facility Supplied As Standard

Heat Transfer Service Unit The Hilton Data Logger D102 is an industrially proven 35
Computer Upgrade HC112 channel interface with 15 thermocouple/differential
voltage inputs (±80mv dc), 8 single ended dc voltage
inputs (±8v), 8 logic or frequency inputs, 3 ac current
Hardware details inputs one mains voltage input and 8 current sinking
The Heat Transfer Service Unit Computer Upgrade output channels. In addition there are on board 12v dc,
HC112 consists of a 35 channel Hilton Data logger ±5V dc and ±15v dc power supplies for most
D102 together with dedicated WindowsTM compatible commercially available transducers.
software. The Data Logger connects directly using the
cables supplied, to the electronic signal conditioning The Hilton Data Logging software, also supplied as
already installed in every Hilton Heat Transfer Service standard with the HC112 package, allows the D102 to be
Unit H112 and each of the optional demonstration units. disconnected from the HC112 interface module and used
The Hilton Data logger D102 connects; using the cable together with most standard transducers as a stand alone
supplied to a standard RS232 port on the user supplied computer data logger and controller for the monitoring and
IBM or IBM compatible computer. control of existing laboratory equipment.
The combined software and hardware package allows This further expands the student project capabilities of the
immediate computer monitoring of the twelve available HC112 package from teaching and demonstration into the
temperatures and the six engineering parameters field of research and postgraduate study.
available on the combination of Hilton Heat Transfer
Service Unit H112 and the optional demonstration units. Computer Hardware Requirements
This in turn allows computerised data acquisition and The menu driven Software supplied with the Computer
display of test conditions on the twelve available heat Upgrade HC112 will operate on an IBM or IBM
transfer accessories designed to operate with the Hilton compatible computer having at least 32 Mb ram, VGA
Heat Transfer Service Unit H112. graphics, 1Gb hard drive and an available RS232 serial
port. The software is Windows 95/98, 2000 and XP
Software Details compatible.
The menu driven Software supplied with the Heat
Transfer Service Unit Computer Upgrade HC112 allows
all recommended experiments detailed in the manuals
for each of the twelve individual optional accessories to
be carried out with the aid of computerised data
acquisition and on screen data presentation.
P A Hilton Ltd.
This enhances student interest and speeds compre- Horsebridge Mill, King’s Somborne,
hension of the principles being demonstrated. Stockbridge, Hampshire, SO20 6PX, England.

Telephone: National (01794) 388382

Depending upon the heat transfer accessory in use
International +44 1794 388382
(H112A, H112B, H112C, H112D, H112E, H112F, Fax: (01794) 388129
H112G, H112H, H112J, H112M, H112N, H112P, E-mail [email protected]
H112Q, H112R and H112S) the software allows capture
of tabulated data, presentation of graphic data or bar
graphs during data collection, and the addition of locally
generated notes.

Data may be printed, stored on disc for later analysis

and transferred in ASCII form to most spreadsheets for
further analysis and projects.

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