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Hot Ball Anemometry, How to measure air speed without moving parts, by Dr. Shawn
The ability to measure air speed is foundational to environmental research. In this video, Dr. Shawn* introduces the field of "thermal anemometry" by demonstrating how to construct a unique anemometer from inexpensive and easy to acquire materials that can, without moving parts, accurately assess the movement of even tiny air currents.
LABJACK
There's nothing more empowering for a citizen scientist than being to able to monitor and control experiments using a home computer. To show how easy an experimenter's life can be with the right tools, Dr. Shawn demonstrates how to use the LabJack T7-Pro to calibrate the anemometer by using its WiFi feature to deliver data from a rotating platform, something that, before the advent of WiFi DAQs like the T7-Pro, was notoriously difficult to do.
LabJack wants to become the go-to DAQ source for students and citizen scientists everywhere. And to support this channel, they've agreed to our give subscribers a 15% discount on all of their products. So click our subscribe button, then go to their website and type in the promo code "CSW" at checkout.
Links:
LabJack labjack.com
LabJack T7 & T7-Pro labjack.com/products/t7
LJTick In-amp labjack.com/accessories/ljtick-inamp labjack.com/support/datasheets/accessories/ljtick-inamp
Technical Notes on thermocouples labjack.com/support/app-notes/thermocouples
Also, check out the LabJack T4. It's a lower-cost alternative to the T7.
labjack.com/products/t4
LINKS TO PRODUCTS THAT ARE NECESSARY TO CONSTRUCT THIS ANEMOMETER:
Metal Balls: USA Ball Company www.usball.com
100 Ohm 1/4 W Resistors: www.amazon.com/EDGELEC-Resistor-Tolerance-Multiple-Resistance/dp/B07QKDSCSM/ref=sr_1_5?crid=17JBY3DIVL3JQ&dchild=1&keywords=100+ohm+resistor&qid=1607998235&s=industrial&sprefix=100+ohm%2Cindustrial%2C326&sr=1-5
5-Volt Power Supply: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00RKY0NP6/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
9-Volt Battery Connectors: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06X8YZJ64/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
9-Volt Batteries: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00MH4QM1S/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Thermocouple wire: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B074DL428K/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Note: Dr. Shawn purchased his thermocouple wire from Murphy's Electronics Surplus store, in El Cajon, California which is near his home, so he could inspect the wire and make certain that it would be stiff enough for this application. The product linked to here is less stiff than the material showed in the video. If it does not stand in its own, than you can create a support structure using a coat hanger wire to mount the device.
IF YOU DECIDED TO GOLD PLATE YOUR SENSOR
Flitz Multi-Purpose Polish: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000MUSOW4/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Gold Plating Solution: www.amazon.com/TWL-B1-RL-Gold-Plating-Solution/dp/B01GNI399Q/ref=sr_1_4?dchild=1&keywords=Gold+plating+solution&qid=1607992954&sr=8-4
Nickel Electrodes: (Need x2) www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000HYQII2/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Carbon Electrodes: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00FGDRA8G/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Digital Power Supply (Optional)
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00SWK6M0M/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
*Shawn Carlson holds a Ph.D. in nuclear physics from UC Los Angeles. He is the founder of the Society for Amateur Scientists, LabRats Science Education Program, and Engagement Education. His work has been featured in numerous national publications. He is a former columnist for Scientific American and Make magazines, and a winner of the MacArthur "genius" Prize for his innovative approaches to inspiring people to love learning STEM. See: www.macfound.org/fellows/604/ and en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shawn_Carlson
This video is sponsored by the LabRats Science Education Program: www.LabRats.org
LABJACK
There's nothing more empowering for a citizen scientist than being to able to monitor and control experiments using a home computer. To show how easy an experimenter's life can be with the right tools, Dr. Shawn demonstrates how to use the LabJack T7-Pro to calibrate the anemometer by using its WiFi feature to deliver data from a rotating platform, something that, before the advent of WiFi DAQs like the T7-Pro, was notoriously difficult to do.
LabJack wants to become the go-to DAQ source for students and citizen scientists everywhere. And to support this channel, they've agreed to our give subscribers a 15% discount on all of their products. So click our subscribe button, then go to their website and type in the promo code "CSW" at checkout.
Links:
LabJack labjack.com
LabJack T7 & T7-Pro labjack.com/products/t7
LJTick In-amp labjack.com/accessories/ljtick-inamp labjack.com/support/datasheets/accessories/ljtick-inamp
Technical Notes on thermocouples labjack.com/support/app-notes/thermocouples
Also, check out the LabJack T4. It's a lower-cost alternative to the T7.
labjack.com/products/t4
LINKS TO PRODUCTS THAT ARE NECESSARY TO CONSTRUCT THIS ANEMOMETER:
Metal Balls: USA Ball Company www.usball.com
100 Ohm 1/4 W Resistors: www.amazon.com/EDGELEC-Resistor-Tolerance-Multiple-Resistance/dp/B07QKDSCSM/ref=sr_1_5?crid=17JBY3DIVL3JQ&dchild=1&keywords=100+ohm+resistor&qid=1607998235&s=industrial&sprefix=100+ohm%2Cindustrial%2C326&sr=1-5
5-Volt Power Supply: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00RKY0NP6/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
9-Volt Battery Connectors: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06X8YZJ64/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
9-Volt Batteries: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00MH4QM1S/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Thermocouple wire: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B074DL428K/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Note: Dr. Shawn purchased his thermocouple wire from Murphy's Electronics Surplus store, in El Cajon, California which is near his home, so he could inspect the wire and make certain that it would be stiff enough for this application. The product linked to here is less stiff than the material showed in the video. If it does not stand in its own, than you can create a support structure using a coat hanger wire to mount the device.
IF YOU DECIDED TO GOLD PLATE YOUR SENSOR
Flitz Multi-Purpose Polish: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000MUSOW4/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Gold Plating Solution: www.amazon.com/TWL-B1-RL-Gold-Plating-Solution/dp/B01GNI399Q/ref=sr_1_4?dchild=1&keywords=Gold+plating+solution&qid=1607992954&sr=8-4
Nickel Electrodes: (Need x2) www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000HYQII2/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Carbon Electrodes: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00FGDRA8G/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Digital Power Supply (Optional)
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00SWK6M0M/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
*Shawn Carlson holds a Ph.D. in nuclear physics from UC Los Angeles. He is the founder of the Society for Amateur Scientists, LabRats Science Education Program, and Engagement Education. His work has been featured in numerous national publications. He is a former columnist for Scientific American and Make magazines, and a winner of the MacArthur "genius" Prize for his innovative approaches to inspiring people to love learning STEM. See: www.macfound.org/fellows/604/ and en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shawn_Carlson
This video is sponsored by the LabRats Science Education Program: www.LabRats.org
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The best thing about this video is that he uses SI units, Thank You.
How long does that desiccant last how often would that need to be replaced
Technically you can reuse it infinite times. But it can become contaminated over time e.g. with whatever your foil may have, dust, various organic molecules in the oven, whatever your solvent may consist of/may be contaminated with, what your bags may be contaminated with, etc etc
@@rickiestevens2655 : the answer to your question depends entirely on the environment that the desiccant is operating in. Greater the humidity, for example, the faster it will need to be replaced.
Voy a probar con un homo de microondas
I may be the odd man out here but my preference is to throw the epsom salt in a cheap Amazon stainless steel vacuum pot and run a propane torch or bunsen burner under the bottom of the pot while shaking it around, the vacuum and heat prevents the water from condensing into the solid material thereby avoiding most of the caking issue, and by the time the powder has turned a dark cherry red hot there is no chance a single molecule of water remains in the magnesium sulfate, it's about as dry as physically possible, and to top it all off it takes all of five minutes to heat up and reach full dehydration. It does require some minimal grinding to get a few tiny little clumps out but it comes out as fine as talcum powder after a three second run through my chemical coffee grinder. The oven method may be easier as far as the amount of work put in, but being able to refresh a batch of dessicant in ten minutes can be pretty damn handy in a pinch...
Please show the calculation part
boiling chip? 😕
Find broken glass outside use that.
How can I get the density of powdered particles? Thanks for the video, it is very helpful.
Dip the galvanized wire in some HCl or maybe some vinegar to get rid of the zinc. Zinc fumes are no fun!
Bro u still alive? Would be happy to see more of your severely underrated genius videos❤
Waste vegetable oil also works. This is how I heat my "lab glassware".
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Wonderful ❤
Incredible explanation- must appreciate that. 🤗
thanks for the expansion explanation
You can dehydrate MgSO4.7H2O to the trihydrate without melting by gently heating to~ 95°C. Spread out a ~5mm deep layer of Epsom salt crystals on a baking sheet and heat for as long as necessary (a couple of hours) until a 50g test sample loses about 14g to weigh ~36g. The crystals will turn white and might clump a little, but any lumps can easily be broken up by gently crushing with a spatula. There is no need to grind to a powder unless you actually want a powdered product. The second step is to heat the trihydrate to 130°C for as long as necessary and you will get the monohydrate after the original 50g test sample loses another ~8g to weigh ~28g. I have personally verified these figures. There is no need to heat further to ~ 250°C as you will not lose any more water of hydration. The monohydrate is as far as you can go unless you can heat above about 350°C which is the decomposition temperature of the monohydrate. See: H. -H. Emons; G. Ziegenbalg; R. Naumann; F. Paulik (1990). Thermal decomposition of the magnesium sulphate hydrates under quasi-isothermal and quasi-isobaric conditions. , 36(4), 1265-1279. doi:10.1007/bf01914050 (paywall)
Nice method
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I have physics lab tomorrow, prayForMeGuyzz
Just cut the jacket off, and stuff it with the ceramic insulation…
Try that and let me know how it works out for you.
I usually get my smoke pre-weighed into 1/2 ounces...
Excellent Video!!
I have a question: When determining the exact volume of the pycnometer, if it is filled with deionized water and contains several air bubbles inside, what impact will this error have on the determination of the mass density of solutions with known concentrations? Will the mass densities be overestimated, underestimated, or does the error have no impact on the determination of the mass density of the solutions? Thank you!
The air bubbles will displace water. Therefore the weight of the water used in the calibration will be be too small. This will cause you to underestimate the volume of the flask and therefore overestimate the density of whatever you measure.
Would it be possible to activate subtitles on occasion? Thank you
Tried it and it works much better than the cookie sheet method...Thanks...
I successfully boiled water inside of a bud light platinum bottle sat on top of a porcelain plate inside of a pot with chips of glass as boiling stones. I didn't fill it with oil though. I mearly coated the bottom of the pot to prevent the metal from melting and heated slowly over the course of about an hour
I've done basically the same, but with sand. Not sure if it works as well, but seems decent enough. First add a decent layer of sand in the pot, then push/wiggle the bottle/jar into the sand. Finally pour sand down along the sides. Remember that the sand gets really hot, and lifting the bottle/jar means you have to let everything cool before starting again, as you will not be able to push the bottle far enough down into the sand. As a bonus - If it boils over, there is no oil to start a fire.
That's a pretty good idea. The sand would protect you from glass shrapnel in the event of overpressuring
Ummm, a side note, can the density of gold be faked? That is, using a perfect combination of gold and tungsten to create the equivalent of gold. possibly with hollow spaces inside to match volume? I think in theory, to get a perfect calculation, the particular item would need to be melted down to eliminate spaces.
Sure, in principle. But then the expansion coefficient, the reflectivity, the resistivity, thermal conductance and other properties wouldn’t match. There is no way to fake a material’s easy to measure properties at the same time.
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Thank you for the kind words! I deeply appreciate them.
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Thanks again for you kind thoughts. I hope to be able to do a video every couple of weeks when I eventually retire.
Hello sir I got apparent specific gravity is 1.5 than what would be percentage v/v according to aoac chart. Please help me. I got stuck here.
Forgive me, but you haven't given me enough information. I can't tell where the error is from what you've told me.
Wow, I guess I am the only person who had this question randomly pop up in their head
Very useful video.well done!!
I've never used Labjack but it's absolutely hilarious that their software (at least the UI) was written in LabVIEW.
Thank for lesson, it's really help for me
Liquor stores HATE this one simple trick to dry ethanol to 100%!
Lol it definitely works, but 3Å molecular sieves are a bit cleaner, less grit down the back of the throat😉🤣.
K2CO3 not KCO3, plz correct this!
Wow this video is super helpful! You explained the subject well in a short and concise manner. Thank you so much!
Thank you!
I really appreciate that you made this! A perfect way to know what I'm doing going into the density lab in chemistry class. Thanks!
Great video, but the massive discrepancy of the pycnometer is bugging me. I feel like you should've poured the full volume of water into a graduated cylinder just to confirm there wasn't something off with the calculations somehow. Because that seems really weird for the printed value to be so wrong. Also, you seem to be using "trivial" to mean "easy". The only non-mathematical definition of trivial has it referring to something that's of little worth or value. Like trivia facts, which are just small, relatively unimportant tidbits about a topic. Might be fun to know, but ultimately not very important.
You’re absolutely right. I should have demonstrated the volume error directly. But the electronic scale was calibrated, and the self consistency with the measurements make it clear what the true volume was. Also, thanks for the correction re “trivial.” I have always thought trivial to mean both “trifling” and “ easy to perform.” I’ll keep your point in mind in the future.
Place in ceramic dish. Microwave a few min. It will melt and bubble then dry in minutes. Careful not to overheat your microwave. The dish will be extremely hot. I wouldn’t do more than two consecutive batches. Break up the dried MgSO4 and put in an airtight jar to cool. This can be prepared on the fly if needed. Ovens… ha
Good advice. I'll try this out. If I use it in a future video I'll make sure to credit you for the suggestion. Many thanks!
This is a good idea. Make sure you cover the salts in-between cool downs so they're not absorbing water
I think a syringe is cheaper specially after finding out these pycnometers can be off by 5 ml
Excellent explanation. I have used the old ones that were hidden away in a dusty cupboard for years with young students and they enjoyed both the understanding of density and comparisons of distilled and salt water.
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very very easy to understand! Thank you for sharing this video!
Thank you,great explanation✨️
Hello professor Is it possible to increase the density of mercury?
No. Density is an intrinsic property of a substance. It can not be changed.
Very good to know, and safely small, portable and easy to budget.
5:01, ok that was funny