Heat Pipe Demonstrator

Heat Pipe Demonstrator – Working Principle, Applications, Features & Complete Laboratory Guide | Scilabex & Scilabstore

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Understanding efficient heat transfer mechanisms is essential in modern engineering—especially in industries and research areas where rapid heat dissipation is necessary. Among the most powerful devices developed for this purpose is the Heat Pipe, a highly efficient super-conducting thermal device. To help students, researchers, and engineering professionals understand this advanced concept, the Heat Pipe Demonstrator becomes an indispensable laboratory apparatus.

At Scilabex.com and Scilabstore, we provide a high-precision, durable, and reliable Heat Pipe Demonstrator, trusted by engineering colleges, universities, and research labs across India and overseas. With PAN India delivery and global export, our systems ensure superior construction, stable performance, and accurate experimental results for educational and industrial use.

1. Introduction to Heat Pipe Demonstrator

A heat pipe is a thermal device that transfers heat with extremely high efficiency. It works on the principle of evaporation and condensation of a working fluid, enabling heat transfer under nearly isothermal (constant temperature) conditions.

The Heat Pipe Demonstrator is specially designed to compare the performance of a heat pipe against:

• A copper pipe (best solid-state heat conductor)

• A stainless steel pipe (same material as the heat pipe’s outer body)

This comparison helps students understand why heat pipes are widely used in electronics cooling, aerospace systems, heat exchangers, and advanced thermal management devices.

2. Product Details – Heat Pipe Demonstrator

Product Specifications

• Color: Blue and White

• Size: 32 mm

• Voltage: 220 Volt

• Material: Stainless Steel

• Application: Laboratory

• Warranty: 1 Year

• Minimum Order Quantity: 1 Unit

Export & Delivery

• PAN India: All states covered

• International Export: Europe, America, Middle East, Africa, Asia, Australia

• Supply Ability: 1 Unit Per Day

• Delivery Time: 2–4 Weeks

At Scilabex.com and Scilabstore, we ensure safe packaging, careful handling, and timely dispatch for domestic and international customers.

3. Detailed Product Description

The Heat Pipe Demonstrator allows users to study heat transfer through three identical cylindrical conductors:

1. Heat Pipe – A super-conducting thermal device

2. Copper Pipe – Known for excellent thermal conductivity

3. Stainless Steel Pipe – Same material as the heat pipe casing

One end of each pipe is heated by an electric heater. At the other end, small cooling tanks (heat sinks) absorb the transferred heat. This allows comparison of rise in temperature, temperature distribution, and response behaviour under similar conditions.

Working Principle

A heat pipe works by using a working fluid inside it:

1. The fluid evaporates at the heated end.

2. Vapour travels rapidly to the cooler end.

3. It condenses, releasing heat into the heat sink.

4. The condensate returns to the heated region through capillary action.

This continuous cycle ensures:

• Fast heat transfer

• Uniform temperature distribution

• Extremely high thermal efficiency

4. Key Features of Heat Pipe Demonstrator

• Nearly Isothermal Operation
  Heat pipe maintains constant temperature along its length even under high heat input.

• High Thermal Efficiency
  Performs significantly better than copper or stainless steel solid conductors.

• Accurate Comparison Study
  Students can compare heat transfer behaviour among three pipes under identical conditions.

• Digital Temperature Monitoring
  Multi-point temperature sensors provide reliable and precise readings.

• Robust Stainless Steel Construction
  Ensures long life, durability, and resistance to corrosion.

• Ideal for Thermal Engineering Labs
  Suitable for academic institutions, R&D centres, and laboratory demonstrations.

• Safe Electrical Heating System
  Internal insulation ensures safety during operation.

5. How the Heat Pipe Demonstrator Works

Step-by-Step Functioning

1. Heater supplies heat at one end of all three pipes.

2. Heat flows along each pipe depending on its thermal transport mechanism.

3. Temperature sensors measure temperature at multiple points along the pipes.

4. Cooling tanks act as heat sinks at the far ends.

5. Data is recorded to analyze performance differences.

What Students Learn

• Heat pipe theory

• Evaporation-condensation cycle

• Comparison of heat flow under conduction vs phase-change

• Temperature vs time characteristics

• Variations in temperature distribution

6. Where the Heat Pipe Demonstrator Is Used

Educational Institutions

• B.Tech Mechanical Engineering Labs

• M.Tech Thermal Engineering Labs

• Diploma & Polytechnic Colleges

• Research Laboratories

• University Heat Transfer Labs

Industrial & R&D Applications

Though mainly academic, heat pipes are used in:

• Laptop & processor cooling

• Satellite thermal control

• HVAC systems

• Refrigeration equipment

• LED lighting heat dissipation

• Aerospace thermal management

This makes the demonstrator valuable for both learning and research-based development.

7. Experimentation

1. Demonstration of Super Thermal Conductivity

Understand why heat pipes outperform copper and stainless steel in heat transfer.

2. Temperature vs Time Analysis

Plotting graphs shows the rapid rise of temperature in the heat sink tank of the heat pipe.

3. Temperature Distribution Along Pipes

Visual comparison of thermal gradients across:

• Heat Pipe

• Copper Pipe

• Stainless Steel Pipe

Heat pipe exhibits nearly flat temperature distribution, indicating isothermal behaviour.

8. Why Choose Scilabex.com & Scilabstore?

• Trusted Supplier of Laboratory Equipment
  Our products are used by engineering colleges and R&D labs across India and abroad.

• Premium Quality Stainless Steel Construction
  Ensures durability and long service life.

• Global Export Specialist
  We deliver to North America, Europe, Asia, Africa, Middle East, Australia & South America.

• PAN India Delivery
  Safe, fast and reliable logistics in all Indian regions.

• Excellent Customer Support
  Technical guidance available through phone, email and WhatsApp.

• Competitive Pricing
  Best quality equipment at affordable academic pricing.

Customer trust, product quality, and after-sales service make Scilabex and Scilabstore one of the most preferred brands for laboratory and thermal engineering equipment.

9. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1. What is the main purpose of the Heat Pipe Demonstrator?

Ans: To compare heat transfer characteristics of a heat pipe with copper and stainless steel pipes.

Q2. Does the apparatus show real-time data?

Ans: Yes, temperature sensors provide accurate readings for plotting graphs and studying thermal response.

Q3. Why does a heat pipe perform better?

Ans: Because it uses evaporation and condensation of a working fluid, which transfers heat extremely fast.

Q4. Is it suitable for engineering colleges?

Ans: Yes, it is widely used in B.Tech, M.Tech, and polytechnic institutions.

Q5. Do Scilabex.com and Scilabstore provide international shipping?

Ans: Yes, worldwide shipping is available with secure packaging.