An ETC
characterization system for thermal analysis of fluids is a mini closed loop
ETC system to study the thermal characteristics of various fluids. It uses an
artificial sunlight so that it can be used inside a lab and is independent of
natural climate. A chiller is also connected to the system so that once fluids
get heated, students will be able to cool it down immediately and study thermal
characteristics of heating as well as cooling. This system helps students in practical understanding of
various technical parameters such as efficiency and heat transfer at different
flexible input parameters like radiation, wind speed etc. The system has in
built sensors which measure parameters like pressure, temperature, flow rate
etc., mounted on a control unit.