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ME
421
Heat Transfer
Basic concepts of conduction, convection, and radiation, steady state, one and two dimensional heat conduction, heat transfer from extended surfaces, transient conduction, natural and forced convection with applications for external and internal flows, heat exchangers, black and gray body radiation, shape factors and radiation exchange between surfaces.
Prerequisites:
0600307,0630331
0630421
(3-0-3)

Text Book:

Incropera, Dewitt, Bergman and Lavine, Principles of Heat and Mass Transfer, Global Edition, John Wiley and Sons, 2017.

Reference:

Yunus Cengel and Afshin Ghajar, Heat and Mass Transfer: Fundamentals and Applications, 6th Edition, McGraw-Hill Education, 2019.

Coordinator:

Thermal Science TAG

Prerequisites by Topics:

  1. Calculus and differential equations
  2. Fundamentals of thermodynamics
  3. Numerical analysis
  4. Fluid flow and boundary layer basics

Objectives[^1]:

  1. To teach students the basic three modes of heat transfer. (1)
  2. To train students to identify, formulate and solve engineering problems involving conduction heat transfer. (1)
  3. To train students to identify, formulate and solve engineering problems involving convection heat transfer. (1)
  4. To train students to identify, formulate and solve engineering problems involving radiation heat transfer. (1)
  5. To train students to identify, formulate and solve engineering problems involving heat exchanger design. (1,2,3)

Topics:

  1. Classification of the Heat Transfer Modes (3 hours)
  2. One Dimensional Steady State Conduction (8 hours)
  3. Transient Conduction (4 hours)
  4. External Forced Convection (4 hours)
  5. Internal Forced Convection (4 hours)
  6. Natural Convection (4 hours)
  7. Introduction to Heat Exchangers (4 hours)
  8. Radiation Heat Transfer (8 hours)
  9. Exams (3 hours)

Evaluation:

  1. Quizzes
  2. Homework
  3. Exams
  4. Project

Learning Outcomes:

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to

Objective 1

1.1 Understand the mechanism of heat transfer by conduction, convection and radiation.

Objective 2

2.1 Formulate practical steady and transient conduction heat transfer problems by transforming the physical system into mathematical model.

2.2 Select an appropriate solution technique to the problem and analyze the results.

Objective 3

3.1 Use the heat transfer dimensionless numbers and interpret their physical meanings.

3.2 Select the appropriate natural convection correlation for the physical system under study.

3.3 Formulate practical forced and natural convection heat transfer problems (internal and external flows) by transforming the physical system into mathematical model.

3.4 Select an appropriate solution technique to the problem and analyze the results.

Objective 4

4.1 Understand the physical concepts of electromagnetic waves and the radiation properties such as emissivity, absorptivity, reflectivity, and transmissivity.

4.2 Understand the physical concepts black body and gray body radiation.

4.3 Formulate practical radiation heat transfer problems by transforming the physical system into mathematical model.

4.4 Select an appropriate solution technique to the problem and analyze the results.

Objective 5

5.1 Apply the fundamentals of conduction, convection, and radiation to heat exchanger analysis and design

5.2 Communicate effectively in oral and written form when solving the class design project.

Course Classification

Student Outcomes Level Relevant Activities
1. An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics. H Heat transfer regulations (solution of partial differential equations), Engineering problems related to heat transfer, Numerical solution for 2-D heat conduction
2. An ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors. M Design of heat exchangers
3. An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences. M Project report, presentation, home works
4. An ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts.
5. An ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives.
6. An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.
7. An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.

[^1]: Numbers in parentheses refer to the student outcomes.