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.