Description
The Service Module is the core of the range. It provides hot and cold water to the heat exchangers and all the instruments needed to measure their performance. All fluid connections to the optional heat exchangers are self-sealing quick connectors – for safety and simplicity. The hot and cold fluid streams have different connectors to reduce errors. The services module’s hot water system includes a tank with a PID controlled electric heater, a pump and tank level indicators. An electrically operated valve opens to let water in to fill the tank. The tank has protection in case of over temperature, low water level and overfilling. The hot water system gives stable flow rates and temperatures. The services module’s cold water circuit has a flow regulator and connection for an external mains water supply. Both the cold and hot water system have precision needle valves and turbine flow meters to control and measure the fl ow rates. Thermocouples at the connectors measure hot and cold inlet and outlet fluid stream temperatures. Some heat-exchangers also have built-in thermocouples for extra temperature measurements. Clear, multiline digital displays show the temperatures and fl ow rates of the fluid streams. All optional heat exchangers have the same nominal heat transfer area and wall thickness, so students can compare them directly. You can do tests with or without a computer connected. However, for quicker tests with easier recording of results, we can supply the optional Versatile Data Acquisition System (VDAS®). This gives accurate realtime data capture, monitoring and display, calculation and charting of all the important readings on a computer (computer not included).
Learning outcomes
A bench-top service module with optional small-scale demonstration heat exchangers – designed for teaching
Optional heat exchangers include the most common types used in industry (tubular, plate, shell and tube, and a jacketed vessel with coil and stirrer)
Simple and safe to use – foolproof fi ttings allow students to change and connect the optional heat exchangers quickly and easily – needs no tools
Clear digital displays of all readings – you do not need a computer to work it or take readings
Can connect to Versatile Data Acquisition System
Specifications
ATICO is committed to a programme of continuous improvement; hence we reserve the right to alter the design and product specification without prior notice.
Dimensions and weight:
760 mm wide x 610 mm front to back x 600 mm high and 40 kg
Operating Conditions
Operating environment:
Laboratory
Storage temprature range :
–25°C to +55°C (when packed for transport)
Operating temprature range :
+5°C to +40°C
Operating relative humidity range :
80% at temperatures < 31°C decreasing linearly to 50% at 40°C
