Syllabus

CO1. Convection: Introduction, Vector analysis, Derivation of energy equation, Couette flow and Poiseuille flow, Various non-dimensional numbers in heat and mass transfer. 6 Hours

CO2. Forced convection: Convective heat transfer for external and internal flows, Order of magnitude analysis, Thermal boundary layer, Similarity solutions for laminar boundary layer over flat plate, 6 Hours

CO3. Heat Transfer in circular tubes - Entrance region, Constant heat flux and constant wall temperature solutions with constant and parabolic velocity profiles, the Graetz problem, Lubrication oil temperature rise in rotating shaft.
6 hours

CO4. Integral methods. Momentum and energy integral equations, Boundary layer over a flat plate with unheated starting length, Turbulent boundary layer, Analogy between momentum and heat transfer. 6 Hours

CO5. Natural convection: Natural convection from a vertical plate by similarity solution and integral solution, Natural convection in enclosed spaces. Combined forced and free convection. 6 Hours

CO6. Boiling and Condensation: Pool and flow boiling, Condensation over vertical/inclined surfaces and outside cylinder. 6 Hours

To enhance the understanding of convective heat and mass transfer processes and their relevance to industrial problems.

To strengthen analytical skills and the ability to deal with complex problems, and

To provide experience in treating multi-mode heat transfer phenomena in solving realistic engineering problems.

CO1: To have the basic understanding on convection heat transfer.
CO2: Apply the concepts of convection in fluid system in engineering field
CO3: Calculate and determine the effect of boundary layer on convection.
CO4: Relates the basic theory of laminar and turbulent flow with application of fluid mechanics.
CO5: Provides an understanding how the boiling and condensation affect convection.

F.P. Incropera and D. P. Dewit, Fundamentals of Heat and Mass Transfer, John Wiley , 6th Ed., 2012

Louis C. Burmeister, Convective Heat Transfer, John Willey , 1993

E.R.D Eckert and R.M. Drake, Analysis of Heat and Mass Transfer, CRC Press , 1986

Kays, W.M. and Crawford W., Convective Heat and Mass Transfer, Cambridge University Press , 2012