ABSTRACT
This chapter takes the experimentalist through the planning, setup, and commissioning of heat transfer experiments. Planning begins with a thorough literature survey and identification of the required equipment. Based on the expected results, the proper sizing of heaters and power supplies is discussed. Experimental uncertainty should be considered in the design phase and with the presentation of the final results. In the design stage, methods of reducing the experimental uncertainty are introduced. The test section is then designed, fabricated, and instrumented. Finally, testing commences with required calibrations, so the setup can be validated against data available in open literature. This chapter also includes the presentation of results, experimental uncertainty, and conclusions.
