ME 109 - Heat Transfer [3 units]
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CATALOG DESCRIPTION
This course covers transport processes of mass, momentum, and energy from a macroscopic view with emphasis both on understanding why matter behaves as it does and on developing practical problem solving skills. The course is divided into four parts: introduction, conduction, convection, and radiation.
COURSE PREREQUISITES
105 and 106.
TEXTBOOK(S) AND/OR OTHER
REQUIRED MATERIAL
Textbook: "Fundamentals of Heat and Mass Transfer," by F. P. Incropera & D. P. DeWitt, Wiley (5th edn).
COURSE OBJECTIVES
Apply scientific and engineering principles to analyze and design
aspects of engineering systems that relate to
conduction, convection and radiation heat transfer;
use appropriate analytical and computational tools to
investigate conduction, convection and radiation heat transfer;
are both competent and confident in interpreting
results of investigations related to heat transfer and thermal design;
recognize the broad technological and historical context
of where heat transfer is important.
DESIRED COURSE OUTCOMES
Ability to apply knowledge of heat transfer to solve thermal engineering problems;
ability to design, analyze, and interpret heat transfer related data;
ability to identify, formulate, and solve heat transfer related problems;
recognition of the importance of heat transfer historically as well
as in comtemporary engineering systems.
TOPICS COVERED
Introduction to heat transfer;
steady state heat conduction (1-D, 2-D, 3-D);
transient heat conduction (lumped capacitance, 1-D, 3-D);
introduction to convective heat transfer;
external forced convection;
internal forced convection;
natural/free convection;
heat exchanger analysis and design;
blackbody radiation and radiative properties;
radiative exchange between surfaces.
CLASS/LABORATORY SCHEDULE
Three hours of lecture and one hour of discussion per week.
CONTRIBUTION OF THE COURSE TO MEETING THE
PROFESSIONAL COMPONENT
This course requires that students have: the
ability to apply advanced mathematics through
multivariate calculus and differential equations;
the ability to work professionally in thermal systems
areas including the design and realization of such systems.
RELATIONSHIP OF THE COURSE TO
ABET PROGRAM OUTCOMES
An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering.
An ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems.
An ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools
necessary for engineering practice.
ASSESSMENT OF STUDENT PROGRESS TOWARD COURSE OBJECTIVES
This is achieved through:
homework;
midterms;
finals;
discussion sections and class discussions.
PERSON(S) WHO PREPARED THIS DESCRIPTION:
Arun Majumdar
