Unit information: Heat Transfer in 2008/09

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Unit name Heat Transfer
Unit code MENG31101
Credit points 10
Level of study H/6
Teaching block(s) Teaching Block 4 (weeks 1-24)
Unit director Dr. Saidani-Scott
Open unit status Not open
Pre-requisites

MENG 21201, MENG 21202 or equivalent

Co-requisites

None

School/department Department of Mechanical Engineering
Faculty Faculty of Engineering

Description including Unit Aims

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, but emphasis is placed on the understanding of the physical principles involved and the adoption of compromises in seeking engineering solutions. These studies are supplemented by the use of commercial computational software to solve a range of typical engineering problems, and a computer-based mini-project is undertaken. There will be 4 hours of work concentrated on the design and operation of industrial heat transfer equipment.