Insulated Cup Design
by Anonymous
Choose materials, wall structures, and lids to see how much 90°C water cools in 20 minutes and where the heat actually escapes.
About this app
Insulated Cup Design is an interactive science and engineering simulator for exploring how cup materials, wall structures, outer wraps, and lids affect heat loss. Pour in 90°C water, run a 20-minute test, and compare the remaining temperature and temperature drop. A separate analysis view divides heat loss between the cup wall and lid, while five budget-based missions challenge learners to reach target temperatures.
Use cases
- Elementary students learning about insulation and heat transfer
- Teachers demonstrating heat-loss experiments in class
- Learners comparing cup materials and wall structures
- Young engineers practicing design trade-offs between performance and cost
Features
- Choose paper, plastic, foam, or steel cup materials
- Configure single, double, or vacuum walls, plus outer wraps and lid types
- Simulate a 20-minute test starting with 90°C water
- View heat loss split between the side wall and top lid
- Complete five missions by meeting temperature targets within coin budgets