Principles of Heat and Mass Transfer

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This course explores the transfer of energy as heat. It starts with basic heat transfer problems involving thermal conduction, convection, and radiation. The steady heat transfer through composite walls and heat dissipated from extended surfaces (such as fins) are examined. Transient heat transfer and heat transfer between solids and fluids will be investigated, considering natural and forced convection heat transfer. Various heat exchanger types will be evaluated, however concentric double-pipe heat exchangers analyzed in detail. Radiant heat transfer, surface emissive power, real surface radiation; view factors for black and gray surfaces will be studied. The course includes two hands-on laboratory experiments which supplement the material covered in the class meetings. The course also includes recitation sessions devoted to using COMSOL. The course ends with a design team competition focused on the most "efficient and elegant" coffee cup. Prerequisite: ENGN 0720