| Unit name | Heat Transfer |
|---|---|
| Unit code | MENG31101 |
| Credit points | 10 |
| Level of study | H/6 |
| Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 1 (weeks 1 - 12) |
| Unit director | Dr. Becky Selwyn |
| Open unit status | Not open |
| Pre-requisites |
MENG20600 or equivalent |
| Co-requisites |
None |
| School/department | Department of Mechanical Engineering |
| Faculty | Faculty of Engineering |
Heat Transfer is an advanced course which adopts a rigorous mathematical approach to the formulation and analysis of complex engineering problems in conduction, convection and radiation heat transfer. Students will be given an introduction to the Navier-Stokes, Continuity and Energy Equations, with emphasis placed on identifying the physical principles involved and the using relevant simplifications to find engineering solutions. Both analytic and computer-based solutions are explored. These studies are supplemented by a piece of coursework on the use of a computational software to solve a typical engineering problem, plus a wide range of worked examples, and problem sheets.
By the end of the course, students should be able to:
o Conduction in Cartesian, cylindrical or spherical coordinates with a range of boundary conditions
o Heat transfer from extended surfaces (fins)
o Convection in laminar flows over flat plates
o Convection in laminar flows through ducts or pipes
o Convection in high speed or turbulent flows
o Simplify and solve equations for thermal radiation.
There are 2 hours of lectures per week over 11 weeks, a 2 hour written examination at the end of the year, and a piece of coursework which students are advised to spend no more than 10 hours working on.
A feedback session is held after submission of coursework to clarify common errors and highlight good practice.
2 hour written examination (90%)
Coursework involving use of computational software (10%)
