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302195 (v.2) ChE 511 Process Heat Transfer


 

Area:

Department of Chemical Engineering

Credits:

25.0

Contact Hours:

6.0

Lecture:

3 x 1 Hours Weekly

Tutorial:

3 x 1 Hours Weekly

Anti Requisite(s):

302253 (v.3) ChE 327 Process Heat Transfer or any previous version

Syllabus:

The study of heat transfer by conduction, convection and radiation in chemical process systems. Solution of heat transfer problems by analytical and numerical methods. Theoretical and practical aspects relevant to analysis and design of heat transfer equipment and heat exchangers.
 

Unit Outcomes:

On completion of this unit, students will understand the salient characteristics, of the three modes of heat transfer, namely conduction, convection and radiation. Design different types of heat exchange equipment. Understand boiling, condensation and some aspects of combustion processes. Outcomes will reflect the level of the enrolled student at postgraduate level, ie certificate, diploma or masters.

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:

Holman, J.P., Heat Transfer, 7th Ed. (1992), New York, McGraw-Hill Book Co Inc.

Field of Education:

 30301 Chemical Engineering

HECS Band (if applicable):

2  

Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information:

 Not Online  

Result Type:

 Grade/Mark


Availability

YearLocationPeriodInternalArea ExternalCentral External
2004Bentley CampusSemester 2Y  

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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