Course Details
Subject {L-T-P / C} : ME3301 : Heat Transfer { 3-0-0 / 3}
Subject Nature : Theory
Coordinator : Dr. Manoj Kumar Moharana
Syllabus
Modes of Heat Transfer, Combined heat transfer mechanism, Analogy between flow of heat and electricity, Conduction: Three dimensional Fourier conduction equation in Cartesian coordinates, One-dimensional steady conduction through slab, cylinder, Sphere and composite medium, Critical insulation thickness, Effect of variable thermal conductivity. Heat transfer through rectangular and pin fins. Fin effectiveness and Fin efficiency, Fin arrangement. Introduction to two-dimensional steady heat condition, Analytical methods for solving two-dimensional heat conduction problems Convection: Hydrodynamics and thermal boundary layers for laminar flow over a flat plate. Integral solution of boundary layer equations for laminar flow over a flat plate. Heat transfer for laminar flow in tubes, heat transfer in turbulent flow, Reynolds analogy. Laminar free convection boundary layers equations for flow over a vertical plate. Dimensional analysis applied to forced and free convection. Boiling and Condensation: Film and drop wise condensation, Nusselt's theory of laminar film condensation, Pool boiling regimes, Rohsenow correlation for nucleate boiling Radiation: Black body and monochromatic radiation, Total emissive power, Stefan-Boltzmann law, Grey body Kirchoff's law, Wien’s displacement law, Radiation between two black bodies, Shape factors for simple geometries, Radiation between two grey bodies, Electrical network method for solving radiation problems, Radiation shields Heat Exchangers: Types, Overall heat transfer coefficient, Fouling factors, Logarithmic mean temperature difference, Effectiveness, Number of transfer units, Heat exchanger Design.
Course Objectives
- To introduce fundamentals of heat transfer to develop methodologies for solving wide variety of real life engineering problems involving heat transfer
Course Outcomes
CO 01: To understand the fundamental principles and mathematical basis underlying the balance equations for heat transfer. <br />CO 02: To analyse problems involving steady and unsteady heat conduction, convection and radiation heat transfer in different geometries. <br />CO 03: To solve real life engineering problems such as heat transfer enhancement through extended surfaces, lumped heat capacity systems, heat exchangers, boiling and condensation, and calculating radiation view factor in different geometries.
Essential Reading
- T.L. Bergman, A.S. Lavine, F.P. Incropera, D.P. Dewitt, Fundamentals of Heat and Mass Transfer, John Wiley & Sons
- P.S. Ghoshdastidar, Heat Transfer, Oxford University Press
Supplementary Reading
- Y.A. Cengel, A.J. Ghajar, Heat and Mass Transfer, McGrawHill Publication
- S.K.Som, Introduction to Heat Transfer, PHI Learning
Journal and Conferences
- International Heat Transfer Conference
- ASME Journal of Heat Transfer