Area: | Department of Mechanical Engineering |
Credits: | 25.0 |
Contact Hours: | 5.0 |
Lecture: | 1 x 2 Hours Weekly |
Tutorial: | 1 x 1 Hours Weekly |
Laboratory: | 1 x 2 Hours Weekly |
Prerequisite(s): | 302857 (v.1) Thermodynamics 232 or any previous version
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Syllabus: | One-dimensional heat conduction - Analytical methods, Thermal network, Fin analysis. Convection - Forced and natural convection, Convective heat transfer coefficient. Radiation - Shape factor, Blackbody radiation, Radiation thermal network. Analysis of heat exchangers. |
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Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit students will gain an introduction to fundamentals of basic heat transfer processes and develop analytical methods for heat transfer applications. |
Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases. |
Unit References: | Kreith, F. and Bohn, M. S., (1993), 'Principles of Heat Transfer', West Publishing, St Paul. |
Unit Texts: | No prescribed texts |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Class Test 20%. Practical Work 10%. Final Examination 70%. This is by grade/mark assessment. |
Field of Education: | 30700 Mechanical and Industrial Engineering and Technology (Narrow Grouping) | HECS Band (if applicable): | 2 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Informational | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | | |
Area
External | refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research. |
Central
External | refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area |
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