Insulative Properties And Heat Transfer
School Name
Greenville Technical Charter High School
Grade Level
10th Grade
Presentation Topic
Physics
Presentation Type
Non-Mentored
Abstract
Heat flow can occur through conduction, convection, and radiation. In an attempt to control heat flow, thermal insulators can be applied. Thermal insulators conduct heat poorly because they are working against heat transfer. The most common insulating materials work by slowing conductive heat flow. For this experiment, the plan is to test the insulating properties of different materials by comparing the time it takes to melt ice cubes in an aluminum can. Conduction will be the method of heat transfer that is utilized for this experiment. This experiment will also use multiple different insulators to slow the melting process and determine which insulator is most effective. This experiment will help identify the most effective type of insulator for slowing the heat transfer process and protecting the ice cube. The goal of this project is to demonstrate how good insulating materials can be used to control heat flow and slow down the heat transfer process.
Recommended Citation
Crawford, Tryston, "Insulative Properties And Heat Transfer" (2015). South Carolina Junior Academy of Science. 141.
https://scholarexchange.furman.edu/scjas/2015/all/141
Start Date
4-11-2015 8:30 AM
End Date
4-11-2015 8:45 AM
Insulative Properties And Heat Transfer
Heat flow can occur through conduction, convection, and radiation. In an attempt to control heat flow, thermal insulators can be applied. Thermal insulators conduct heat poorly because they are working against heat transfer. The most common insulating materials work by slowing conductive heat flow. For this experiment, the plan is to test the insulating properties of different materials by comparing the time it takes to melt ice cubes in an aluminum can. Conduction will be the method of heat transfer that is utilized for this experiment. This experiment will also use multiple different insulators to slow the melting process and determine which insulator is most effective. This experiment will help identify the most effective type of insulator for slowing the heat transfer process and protecting the ice cube. The goal of this project is to demonstrate how good insulating materials can be used to control heat flow and slow down the heat transfer process.
