Textbook: J. P. Holman, Heat Transfer, 9th Edition. McGrawHill, 2001.
1. Introduction to Heat Transfer
Course Description and Objectives, Review of Thermodynamics, Mode of heat transfer (heat conduction, convention, radiation), Basic law and thermal properties (Fourier’s law, thermal conductivity, heat-transfer coefficient), Energy balance equation
2. Steady-state conduction - One dimension
Heat conduction through composite material, Thermal resistance, Heat conduction problems with heat sources, Overall heat-transfer coefficient, Thermal contact resistance, Fins
3. Steady-state conduction for multiple-dimension problems (1): Analytical method
Analytical solution of two-dimensional heat conduction problems, Graphical analysis, Conduction shape factors
4. Steady-state conduction for multiple-dimension problems (2): Numerical method
Nodal equations for finite-difference calculations, Solution technique using Gauss-Seidel iteration, Problem-solving exercises
5. Unsteady-state conduction (1): Analytical and graphical methods
Lumped-heat-capacity analysis, Transient heat flow in semi-infinite solid, Convection boundary conditions, Heisler charts, Biot number, Fourier number
6. Unsteady-state conduction (2): Transient numerical method
Forward and backward finite-difference formulations, Problem-solving exercises
7. Principles of heat convection (1): Hydrodynamic boundary layer
Laminar and turbulent boundary-layer flows on a flat plate, Integral momentum analysis of laminar boundary layer
8. Principles of heat convection (2): Energy equation of boundary layer
Thermal boundary layer, Integral energy analysis of laminar flow, Prandtl number, Nusselt number, Heat transfer in laminar and turbulent tube flows
9. Empirical and practical relations for forced-convection heat transfer
Empirical relations for pipe and tube flows, Heat transfer in flow across cylinders/spheres and along flat plates
10. Natural convection systems:
Free-convection heat transfer on a vertical flat plate, Grashof number, Empirical relations for free convection, Free convection in enclosed spaces, combined free and forces convection