| Unit name | Heat Transfer |
|---|---|
| Unit code | EEME30006 |
| Credit points | 20 |
| Level of study | H/6 |
| Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 1 (weeks 1 - 12) |
| Unit director | Dr. Becky Selwyn |
| Open unit status | Not open |
| Units you must take before you take this one (pre-requisite units) |
MENG20009 Thermofluids (or equivalent) EMAT20200 Engineering Mathematics 2 (or equivalent) |
| Units you must take alongside this one (co-requisite units) |
None |
| Units you may not take alongside this one |
None |
| School/department | School of Electrical, Electronic and Mechanical Engineering |
| Faculty | Faculty of Engineering |
Why is this unit important?
Heat transfer is a fundamental process that underpins or impacts many natural and engineered systems. This unit provides a systematic exploration of the principles, analysis, and modelling of heat transfer in a wide range of applications. The acquired competencies will integrate with the knowledge you have gained from other units in your programme, enabling you to take a more holistic approach to analysing engineering systems.
How does this unit fit into your programme of study?
This unit builds on previous learning in the areas of thermodynamics and fluids, adding a deeper appreciation for and understanding of the heat transfer principles we have previously taken for granted. Through the use of open-ended questions with under-defined parameters, you will strengthen your problem solving abilities and develop more critical engineering analysis skills in preparation for future research projects.
An overview of content
This unit introduces the different modes of heat transfer and the ways in which they can be modelled. Various examples of heat transfer applications will be considered, including heat exchangers, fins, and internal and external fluid flows. A range of open-ended problems will also be introduced, where you will be able to apply the theory we have covered to formulate solutions to real-world challenges, identifying suitable parameters and constraints as you work through each problem.
How will students, personally, be different as a result of the unit?
You will know how heat transfer happens and be able to analyse and model heat transfer in a range of applications. You will view systems in terms of how, where, and how much heat transfer is taking place, and consider the advantages and disadvantages of these energy transfers. You will think like a heat transfer engineer, able to articulate how heat transfer can be modelled and controlled to the benefit of system design.
Learning Outcomes
After completing this unit, you will be able to:
A range of learning materials will be provided, including recorded videos, slides, lectures, worked examples, problem sheets, and practice challenge questions. The asynchronous materials will introduce theory to you which you will practice applying during lectures, firstly to prescribed scenarios with well-defined solutions. You will then have the confidence to move on to open-ended challenges where you will use your developing engineering mindset to identify and apply relevant approaches, while reflecting on and critically evaluating the impact of your assumptions in preparation for the summative assessment.
Tasks which help you learn and prepare you for summative tasks (formative):
You will work individually and in groups during lectures to solve problems, discussing your approaches and generating peer feedback to help each other. Staff will also be available during lectures to assist with your problem solving approaches, and provide guidance on the suitability and criticality of your approaches. A range of problem sheets and open-ended problems will be provided for you to practice applying your learning and developing your skills for the summative assessment.
Tasks which count towards your unit mark (summative):
This unit is assessed by a single timed assessment that assesses all learning outcomes.
When assessment does not go to plan
Re-assessment takes the same form as the original summative assessment.
If this unit has a Resource List, you will normally find a link to it in the Blackboard area for the unit. Sometimes there will be a separate link for each weekly topic.
If you are unable to access a list through Blackboard, you can also find it via the Resource Lists homepage. Search for the list by the unit name or code (e.g. EEME30006).
How much time the unit requires
Each credit equates to 10 hours of total student input. For example a 20 credit unit will take you 200 hours
of study to complete. Your total learning time is made up of contact time, directed learning tasks,
independent learning and assessment activity.
See the University Workload statement relating to this unit for more information.
Assessment
The assessment methods listed in this unit specification are designed to enable students to demonstrate the named learning outcomes (LOs). Where a disability prevents a student from undertaking a specific method of assessment, schools will make reasonable adjustments to support a student to demonstrate the LO by an alternative method or with additional resources.
The Board of Examiners will consider all cases where students have failed or not completed the assessments required for credit.
The Board considers each student's outcomes across all the units which contribute to each year's programme of study. For appropriate assessments, if you have self-certificated your absence, you will normally be required to complete it the next time it runs (for assessments at the end of TB1 and TB2 this is usually in the next re-assessment period).
The Board of Examiners will take into account any exceptional circumstances and operates
within the Regulations and Code of Practice for Taught Programmes.
