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Heat Transfer & Thermodynamics Teaching Systems
Hands-on learning with the Armfield HT and TH Series.
A practical guide to teaching heat transfer and thermodynamics with the Armfield HT Series service unit and its modular accessories, plus the TH Series for gas laws, refrigeration, and steam cycles. Includes a head-to-head look at heat exchanger types.
What students learn
Conduction
Fourier's law, linear and radial conduction, transient response.
Convection
Free and forced convection, Newton's law of cooling, extended-surface (fin) heat transfer.
Radiation
Stefan-Boltzmann verification, surface emissivity, view factors.
Heat exchangers
LMTD and NTU/effectiveness analysis, parallel vs counter-flow, performance comparison across exchanger types.
Thermodynamic cycles
Vapour-compression refrigeration, small-scale Rankine, Stirling cycles.
Property measurement
Marcet boiler for saturated steam, gas laws on the TH Series.
The Armfield range
The hub-relevant Armfield equipment Hoskin Scientific supplies and services in Canada:
HT10X / HT10XC Heat Transfer Service Unit
Computer-controlled base service unit. Provides electrical service, instrumentation, and data acquisition for any HT accessory.
HT11C Linear Heat Conduction
Classic Fourier's law demonstration with thermocouple-tapped brass and stainless sections.
HT12C Radial Heat Conduction
Heat conduction through a thick brass disc; radial vs linear comparison.
HT14 Extended Surface (Fins)
Fin efficiency, effective conductive length, convection from a heated rod.
HT16 Free & Forced Convection
Heated cylinder in still and flowing air; comparison of natural and forced convection coefficients.
HT17 Cross-Flow Heat Exchanger
Air over heated tube banks; in-line and staggered geometries.
HT30XC + HT31/32/33/34 Heat Exchangers
Concentric tube, shell-and-tube, plate, and cross-flow exchangers — all driven from the same HT30XC service unit for direct comparison.
TH Series Thermodynamics Units
TH1 gas laws, TH2 Marcet boiler, TH3 refrigeration, TH4 small-scale steam, TH5 Rankine, TH6 Stirling.
Canadian application notes
Heat transfer and thermodynamics are foundational courses at every Canadian engineering school. Hoskin Scientific helps universities choose between the modular HT Series, where one base unit drives a curriculum-spanning range of accessories, and the standalone TH Series for cycle-focused thermodynamics teaching. We provide Canadian-side electrical and water service certification on installation.
Why specify through Hoskin Scientific
- Pre-purchase consultation — matching equipment to course learning outcomes and lab utilities.
- Quotation in CAD — including landed cost, duty handling, and trade-compliant documentation for grant and tri-council purchasing.
- Installation and commissioning — on-site, by Hoskin technicians familiar with Canadian electrical and water service standards.
- Service, calibration, and parts — held in Canada to minimise downtime during the academic year.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between the HT Series and TH Series?
The HT Series is a modular heat-transfer service unit with accessories for conduction, convection, and radiation. The TH Series is a set of standalone thermodynamic-cycle units covering gas laws, refrigeration, steam cycles, and Stirling.
Can students compare different heat exchanger types side by side?
Yes. The HT30XC service unit drives the HT31, HT32, HT33, and HT34 accessories, allowing direct comparison of concentric tube, plate, shell-and-tube, and cross-flow exchangers.
Is the HT Series computer controlled?
Yes. The HT10XC is computer controlled and provides data acquisition for all HT accessories.
Which accessories are best for first-year heat-transfer courses?
HT11C linear conduction, HT12C radial conduction, and HT16 free and forced convection cover the essential fundamentals.
Get a Quote on Your heat transfer Lab
Looking to refresh your heat transfer lab or add side-by-side heat exchanger comparison? Our team will help you spec the right HT base unit, accessories, and TH cycle equipment for your courses.
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