Table 3.
Individual uncertainty of the independently measured quantities.
| Symbol | Quantity | Measurement method | Uncertainty |
|---|---|---|---|
| D | Diameter of the target area | Rulers | 1.6 × 10−3 m |
| ρ | Density of test section | NIST website | 1% |
| cp | Specific heat capacity of the test section | NIST website | 5% |
| ΔT | Temperature difference between the initial and the end of the test | T-type thermocouple | 1.5% |
| τ | Thickness of test section | Calipers | 3 × 105 m |
| hfg | Latent heat of nitrogen | NIST website | 5% |
| Mass flow rate of liquid nitrogen | Coriolis flow meter | 0.3% |