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This apparatus is designed to study the fundamental principles of steady-state heat conduction through both linear and radial geometries, allowing students to determine temperature profiles and calculate the thermal conductivity of different solid materials. It provides a comparative analysis of how heat flows through plane walls and cylindrical discs under controlled conditions. The unit features two distinct experimental setups being a linear conduction section with three interchangeable metal rods (steel and brass) of varying diameters, and a radial conduction section with a thin brass disc. Each setup includes an electric heating element and a water-cooling system to maintain a steady temperature gradient. Multiple temperature sensors are positioned along the specimens, and all data is displayed on a touchscreen LCD and recorded via software for real-time visualization and analysis of the temperature distribution. Its primary application is in mechanical and chemical engineering education for teaching heat transfer fundamentals. The key benefit is the hands-on ability to verify Fouriers Law of heat conduction, enabling students to directly measure thermal conductivity, observe the impact of material and geometry on heat flow, and understand the design principles for components like insulation, heat exchangers, and engine cylinders.