Course overview
This course aims to provide a detailed understanding of the fundamental modes of heat transfer, namely conduction, convection, and radiation, and to demonstrate the application of this knowledge to the analysis of engineering systems. In particular, students will learn to formulate and solve practical heat transfer problems using a variety of methods, including analytical models, numerical methods and empirical relations, preparing them to apply thermal analysis in real-world mechanical and energy systems.
- Conduction
- Convection
- Radiation & Applications
Course learning outcomes
- Apply a variety of methods including analytical models, numerical methods and empirical relations to describe the principles of heat transfer, and the role of conduction, convection and radiation.
- Calculate performance metrics for a range of heat transfer scenarios involving steady state and transient conditions; 1D and 2D conduction; natural and forced convection; boiling and condensation; and radiation.
- Apply appropriate methods to design, select and evaluate heat exchangers.
- Discuss the role of heat transfer applied to industrial thermal systems and civil applications.
Availability
Class details
Mawson Lakes
Group 1
Class number 57477
Section PR01
Size 18
Available 17
Class number 57485
Section PR02
Size 18
Available 18
Class number 51105
Section WS01
Size 30
Available 29
Adelaide City Campus East
Group 1
Class number 54733
Section PR14
Size 18
Available 17
Class number 54734
Section PR13
Size 18
Available 9
Class number 54735
Section PR12
Size 18
Available 18
Class number 54736
Section PR11
Size 18
Available 17
Class number 54737
Section PR10
Size 18
Available 17
Class number 54738
Section PR09
Size 18
Available 18
Class number 54739
Section PR08
Size 18
Available 13
Class number 57478
Section PR01
Size 18
Available 17
Class number 57479
Section PR06
Size 18
Available 18
Class number 57480
Section PR05
Size 18
Available 5
Class number 57481
Section PR04
Size 18
Available 18
Class number 57482
Section PR03
Size 18
Available 17
Class number 57483
Section PR02
Size 18
Available 18
Class number 57484
Section PR07
Size 18
Available 18
Class number 51106
Section WS01
Size 80
Available 60
Class number 59001
Section WS02
Size 80
Available 68
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