Heat and Mass Transfer

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

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. Free Convection
  9. 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

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123 BahmanLecture 1[BER]: 1.1-1.7 & [CEN]: 1.1-1.15 & [DAT]: 1.1-1.9, 2.1-2.7
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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.

Announcements

This section will be updated throughout the semester with important information, including exam dates, assignment deadlines, schedule changes, and other updates. Please check regularly for the latest announcements.
Seyed Sadjad Abedi-Shahri
Seyed Sadjad Abedi-Shahri
Assistant Professor of Biomedical Engineering

My research interests include Numerical Methods in Biomechanics, Scientific Computation, and Computational Geometry.