Novel, Cost Effective, and Reliable Method for Thermal Conductivity Measurement

This study describes the development and utilization of a novel setup for measuring the thermal conductivity of polyurethane composites with various nanoparticle contents. Measurements were conducted using both an experimental setup and a professional instrument, the TPS 2500 S, with results demonstrating high agreement with the precision of the measurements. The setup was further validated using a standard reference material with a thermal conductivity of 0.200 W/m/K. Additionally, the reliability of the setup was confirmed by its stability against ambient temperature variations between 20 and 30 degrees Celsius. This research presents a cost-effective method for measuring the thermal conductivity of polyurethane composites. Data processing involves noise reduction and smoothing techniques to ensure reliable results. The setup offers 5% accuracy and proves to be versatile for both research and educational applications.