Course Information

• Course Title: Heat and Mass Transfer
• Course Code: 2014368
• Credits: 3
• Class Schedule:
  • Days: Monday, Tuesday
  • Time: 10:00-12:00
• Class Location: Class 2, Class 30
• Instructor: Seyed Sadjad Abedi-Shahri
  • Email: AbediSadjad@gmail.com
  • Office Hours: Saturday - 10:00-12:00

• Lecture Materials: Provided weekly in LMS.
• Projects
• Announcements

Course Overview

A foundational engineering course covering heat and mass transfer principles, mechanisms, and applications. The course progresses systematically through conduction, convection, and mass transfer, incorporating selected biomedical examples to demonstrate real-world applications in biological systems.

Learning Objectives

• Apply fundamental principles of heat and mass transfer
• Solve steady-state and transient conduction problems in multiple dimensions
• Analyze forced convection in external and internal flows
• Evaluate natural convection scenarios
• Derive and solve governing equations for transport phenomena
• Use analytical and numerical methods for heat transfer problems
• Apply heat and mass transfer principles to (bio)engineering design problems

Syllabus

1. Introduction to Heat Transfer
2. Introduction to Conduction
3. Steady-State Conduction
4. Transient Conduction
5. Introduction to Convection
6. External Flow Convection
7. Internal Flow Convection
8. Mass Transfer

References

1. [BER] Fundamentals of Heat and Mass Transfer [8th ed.] by Theodore L. Bergman, Adrienne S. Lavine
2. [CEN] Heat and Mass Transfer, Fundamentals & Applications [6th ed.] by Yunus A. Cengel, Afshin J. Ghajar
3. [DAT] Heat and Mass Transfer, A Biological Context [2nd ed.] by Ashim K. Datta

Evaluation Scheme

1. Midterm Evaluation: 40 points

   • Modules 1 to 4

2. Final Evaluation: 45 points

   • Modules 5 to 9

3. Continuous Evaluation: 15 points

   • Based on exercises, quizzes, and participation during lectures and discussions.

4. Extracurricular Activities (optional): Up to 10 bonus points

   • Awarded for participation in activities such as group projects, presentations, or relevant research outside the classroom.

Session Outline

1. Module 1: Introduction to Heat Transfer
   • Lecture 1: Introduction to Heat Transfer
     • What is heat transfer?
     • Physical Origins and Rate Equations
     • Review of Thermodynamics
2. Module 2: Introduction to Conduction
   • Lecture 2: Introduction to Conduction
     • The Conduction Rate Equation
     • The Thermal Properties of Matter
     • The Heat Diffusion Equation
     • Boundary and Initial Conditions
3. Module 3: Steady-State Conduction
   • Lecture 3: One-Dimensional Conduction
     • The Plane Wall
     • An Alternative Conduction Analysis
     • Radial Systems
     • Conduction with Thermal Energy Generation
   • Lecture 4: Applications of One-Dimensional, Steady-State Conduction
     • Heat Transfer from Extended Surfaces
     • The Bioheat Equation
   • Lecture 5: Two-Dimensional Conduction
     • General Considerations and Solution Techniques
     • The Method of Separation of Variables
     • The Conduction Shape Factor and the Dimensionless Conduction Heat Rate
     • Finite-Difference Equations
4. Module 4: Transient Conduction
   • Lecture 6: Lumped Systems
     • The Lumped Capacitance Method
     • Validity of the Lumped Capacitance Method
     • General Lumped Capacitance Analysis
   • Lecture 7: Finite and Semi-Infinite Solids
     • Spatial Effects
     • The Plane Wall with Convection
     • Radial Systems with Convection
     • The Semi-Infinite Solid
     • Finite-Difference Methods
5. Module 5: Introduction to Convection
   • Lecture 8: Physical Mechanism
     • Physical Mechanism of Convection
     • Classification of Fluid Flows
     • Velocity Boundary Layer
     • Thermal Boundary Layer
     • Laminar and Turbulent Flows
   • Lecture 9: Governing Equations
     • Derivation of Differential Convection Equations
     • Solutions of Convection Equations for a Flat Plate
     • Nondimensionalized Convection Equations and Similarity
     • Functional Forms of Friction and Convection Coefficients
     • Analogies Between Momentum and Heat Transfer
6. Module 6: External Flow Convection
   • Lecture 10: External Flow Convection
     • Drag and Heat Transfer in External Flow
     • Parallel Flow Over Flat Plates
     • Flow Across Cylinders and Spheres
7. Module 7: Internal Flow Convection
   • Lecture 11: Internal Flow Convection
     • Average Velocity and Temperature
     • The Entrance Region
     • General Thermal Analysis
     • Laminar Flow in Tubes
     • Turbulent Flow in Tubes
8. Module 8: Mass Transfer
   • Lecture 12: Mass Diffusion
     • Analogy Between Heat and Mass Transfer
     • Mass Diffusion
     • Boundary Conditions
     • Steady Mass Diffusion Through a Wall

Projects:

• Project 1: Human Body Heat Balance
• Project 2: Microvascular Heat Transfer
• Project 3: 2D Steady-State Heat Transfer Analysis
• Project 4: 2D Transient Heat Transfer Analysis using Explicit Methods
• Project 5: 2D Transient Heat Transfer Analysis using Implicit Methods

Additional Information

Prerequisites

Students are expected to have a basic understanding of:

• Engineering Mathematics
• Thermodynamics
• Fluid Mechanics

Policies

1. Attendance is not mandatory but may influence your continuous evaluation score. Regular attendance is strongly recommended to stay on track with course material.
2. Students are expected to arrive on time. Late arrivals may disrupt the class and could impact participation evaluation.
3. Collaboration on assignments, exercises, and projects is encouraged. However, all submissions must reflect individual understanding and adhere to academic integrity policies. Plagiarism or copying will not be tolerated.

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