Heat Transfer - An Engineering Approach

🌡️ Course Title: Heat Transfer - An Engineering Approach

Headline: Fundamentals and Applications

Course Description:

Heat transfer is a fundamental concept in thermal engineering, essential for the design and operation of systems across various industries. This course delves into the principles and applications of heat transfer, shedding light on how energy moves between systems through different mechanisms: thermal conduction, convection, radiation, and the interplay of mass transfer and heat transfer.

🎓 What You'll Learn:

1. Introduction to Heat Transfer:

• Modes of Heat Transfer: Discover the three primary modes: conduction, convection, and radiation.
• Laws Governing Modes of Heat Transfer: Explore Fourier's Law for conduction, Newton's Law for cooling, and Planck's Law for radiation.

2. Conduction:

• General Heat Conduction Equation: Learn to apply the equation in various coordinate systems: Cartesian, cylindrical, and spherical.
• Steady State vs. Transient Conduction: Understand the differences between steady-state and transient heat conduction.
• Fins: Dive into fin efficiency and design for enhancing heat transfer.
• Transient Heat Conduction: Gain insights into heat diffusion over time in different materials.

3. Convection:

• Dimensional Analysis: Master the use of Buckingham π-theorem for scaling up or down of convective heat transfer processes.
• Boundary Layer Concepts: Learn about the concept of boundary layers and their significance in fluid flow.
• Natural Convection vs. Forced Convection: Compare and contrast these two types of convection and their applications.

4. Radiation:

• Laws of Radiation: Understand the principles governing the electromagnetic spectrum and its energy transfer properties.
• Shape Factor & Radiation Shields: Learn how to calculate shape factors and design radiation shields for thermal protection.
• Electrical Analogy for Radiation Networks: Utilize the electrical analogy to model complex radiation problems.

5. Heat Exchangers:

• Types of Heat Exchangers: Explore various types, including plate, tube, and shell-and-tube heat exchangers.
• LMTD & NTU Analysis: Learn the methods for calculating the efficiency of heat exchangers using Log Mean Temperature Difference (LMTD) and Number of Transfer Units (NTU).

6. Boiling and Condensation:

• Boiling Regimes: Examine different boiling regimes and their impact on heat transfer.
• Film vs. Drop Wise Condensation: Understand the differences between these two condensation processes and their applications.

By enrolling in this course, you will gain a comprehensive understanding of heat transfer principles and their practical applications. This knowledge is not only valuable for engineers looking to enhance system efficiency but also for those interested in expanding their problem-solving skills within the realm of thermal science.

Join us on this journey to master the art and science of heat transfer, and take the next step in your engineering career! 🚀

About Your Instructor:

V R D M Kausik Agastyaraj is an experienced engineer with a passion for teaching and a specialization in heat transfer. With years of industry experience under his belt, Kausik brings real-world insights and practical examples to the course material, ensuring that students not only understand the theoretical aspects but also see their application in actual engineering scenarios. His expertise will guide you through complex concepts with ease and clarity. 👩‍🏫✏️