Teaching Responsibility
LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:
LJMU Partner Taught
Learning Methods
Lecture
Practical
Tutorial
Module Offerings
5603ICBTME-MAR-PAR
5603ICBTME-SEP-PAR
Aims
The aim of this module is to develop understanding of heat transfer principles and empirical relationships enabling them to solve practical problems involving heat transfer, combustion and the specification of practical engineering equipment.
Learning Outcomes
1.
Understand the governing concepts of heat transfer and combustion systems
2.
Analyze the basic principles and mechanisms of heat transfer and combustion process and carry out problem solving tasks on simple and real systems
3.
Relate the theoretical concepts to practical scenarios
4.
Design/evaluate the performance of a heat transfer/combustion system
Module Content
Outline Syllabus:
Heat Transfer Mechanisms: Conduction (Fourier’s Law, Thermal Conductivity and Diffusivity), Convection (Newton’s Law of Cooling), Radiation (Stefan–Boltzmann Law, Blackbody Radiation, Emissivity, Absorptivity, Kirchhoff’s Law), Simultaneous Heat Transfer Mechanism. Heat Conduction: Steady Wall Conduction in Plane Walls, Thermal Resistance, Conduction in Cylinders, Spheres, Finned Surfaces and other configurations, Critical Radius of Insulation, Lumped System Analysis. Convection: Physical Mechanism of Forced and Natural Convection, Nusselt Number, Thermal Boundary Layer, Heat Transfer of Parallel Flow over Flat Plates, Cylinders and Spheres, General Thermal Analysis in Internal Flows, Natural Convection over Surfaces, Finned Surfaces and Enclosures, Combined Convection and Radiation. Thermal Radiation: Electromagnetic Spectrum, Reflectivity, Transmissivity, Greenhouse Effect, View Factor, Black Surfaces, Diffuse Gray Surfaces. Applications: Heat Exchangers (Types, Overall Heat Transfer Coefficient, Analysis, Log Mean Temperature Difference Method, Effectiveness-NTU Method, Selection of Heat Exchangers). Combustion: First Law Analysis of Reacting Systems, Molar Enthalpies, Isothermal Combustion, Enthalpy and Temperature Plots, Enthalpy (Formation and Reaction), Application in Open Systems and Non-Flow Systems, Calorific Values, Adiabatic Flame Temperature, Enthalpy of Combustion, Formation and Phase Change.
Heat Transfer Mechanisms: Conduction (Fourier’s Law, Thermal Conductivity and Diffusivity), Convection (Newton’s Law of Cooling), Radiation (Stefan–Boltzmann Law, Blackbody Radiation, Emissivity, Absorptivity, Kirchhoff’s Law), Simultaneous Heat Transfer Mechanism. Heat Conduction: Steady Wall Conduction in Plane Walls, Thermal Resistance, Conduction in Cylinders, Spheres, Finned Surfaces and other configurations, Critical Radius of Insulation, Lumped System Analysis. Convection: Physical Mechanism of Forced and Natural Convection, Nusselt Number, Thermal Boundary Layer, Heat Transfer of Parallel Flow over Flat Plates, Cylinders and Spheres, General Thermal Analysis in Internal Flows, Natural Convection over Surfaces, Finned Surfaces and Enclosures, Combined Convection and Radiation. Thermal Radiation: Electromagnetic Spectrum, Reflectivity, Transmissivity, Greenhouse Effect, View Factor, Black Surfaces, Diffuse Gray Surfaces. Applications: Heat Exchangers (Types, Overall Heat Transfer Coefficient, Analysis, Log Mean Temperature Difference Method, Effectiveness-NTU Method, Selection of Heat Exchangers). Combustion: First Law Analysis of Reacting Systems, Molar Enthalpies, Isothermal Combustion, Enthalpy and Temperature Plots, Enthalpy (Formation and Reaction), Application in Open Systems and Non-Flow Systems, Calorific Values, Adiabatic Flame Temperature, Enthalpy of Combustion, Formation and Phase Change.
Module Overview:
This module provides the foundation for Conductive, Convective and Radiative Heat Transfer, expanding on to scientific and experimental concepts linked to each mode of heat transfer whilst exploring their application in various configurations with special emphasis on Heat Exchangers. Additionally, this module also extends to develop the learners’ understanding of combustion chemistry with regards to specific concepts and practical considerations relevant for Mechanical Engineering systems.
This module provides the foundation for Conductive, Convective and Radiative Heat Transfer, expanding on to scientific and experimental concepts linked to each mode of heat transfer whilst exploring their application in various configurations with special emphasis on Heat Exchangers. Additionally, this module also extends to develop the learners’ understanding of combustion chemistry with regards to specific concepts and practical considerations relevant for Mechanical Engineering systems.
Additional Information:
Students will be supported to achieve the above learning outcomes by a series of lectures and tutorials and through participation within laboratory practical sessions for practical knowledge. Self-managed investigative study to analyze cases related to Design concerning Heat Transfer. In-class participation and case studies are key features of this module. A recommended resource list indicating key reading is provided to help enable students to undertake self-directed study.
Students will be supported to achieve the above learning outcomes by a series of lectures and tutorials and through participation within laboratory practical sessions for practical knowledge. Self-managed investigative study to analyze cases related to Design concerning Heat Transfer. In-class participation and case studies are key features of this module. A recommended resource list indicating key reading is provided to help enable students to undertake self-directed study.