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01 Introduction to Heat Transfer 4 topics
1 Fundamental Concepts
- Definition and Significance
- Heat vs Temperature
- Thermal Equilibrium
2 Modes of Heat Transfer
- Conduction
- Convection
- Radiation
3 Heat Transfer Applications
- Engineering Systems
- Natural Phenomena
- Biological Systems
4 Units and Dimensions
- SI Units
- English Units
- Conversion Factors
02 Heat Conduction Fundamentals 4 topics
1 Fourier's Law
- Physical Interpretation
- Mathematical Formulation
- Sign Convention
2 Thermal Conductivity
- Definition and Units
- Temperature Dependence
- Materials Comparison
- Homogeneous vs. Non-homogeneous Materials
3 Thermal Diffusivity
- Definition and Physical Significance
- Relationship with Other Properties
4 Heat Diffusion Equation
- Derivation
- Cartesian Coordinates
- Cylindrical Coordinates
- Spherical Coordinates
03 Steady-State Heat Conduction 5 topics
1 One-Dimensional Heat Conduction
- Plane Wall
- Composite Plane Wall
- Cylindrical Systems
- Spherical Systems
2 Thermal Resistance Concept
- Definition and Calculation
- Series Thermal Resistances
- Parallel Thermal Resistances
- Contact Resistance
3 Critical Insulation Thickness
- Derivation
- Cylindrical and Spherical Geometries
4 Extended Surfaces (Fins)
- Types of Fins
- Fin Equations
- Fin Efficiency
- Fin Effectiveness
- Overall Surface Efficiency
5 Two-Dimensional Steady-State Conduction
- Analytical Solutions
- Graphical Methods (Heat Flux Plots)
- Shape Factors
04 Transient Heat Conduction 6 topics
1 Lumped Capacitance Method
- Physical Interpretation
- Mathematical Formulation
- Biot Number
- Validity Criteria
2 Transient Conduction in Plane Walls
- Exact Solutions
- Approximate Solutions
3 Transient Conduction in Cylinders and Spheres
- Exact Solutions
- Approximate Solutions
4 Semi-Infinite Solid
- Constant Surface Temperature
- Constant Surface Heat Flux
- Convection Boundary Condition
5 Multidimensional Systems
- Product Solution
- Transient Thermal Charts
6 Numerical Methods for Transient Conduction
- Explicit Methods
- Implicit Methods
- Stability Criteria
05 Principles of Convection 4 topics
1 The Convection Mechanism
- Physical Interpretation
- Forced vs. Natural Convection
- External vs. Internal Flow
2 Boundary Layers
- Velocity Boundary Layer
- Thermal Boundary Layer
- Concentration Boundary Layer
- Boundary Layer Approximations
3 Convection Heat Transfer Coefficient
- Definition and Units
- Dimensional Analysis
- Typical Values and Ranges
4 Dimensionless Parameters
- Reynolds Number
- Prandtl Number
- Nusselt Number
- Grashof Number
- Rayleigh Number
06 External Forced Convection 4 topics
1 Flat Plate in Parallel Flow
- Laminar Flow
- Turbulent Flow
- Mixed Boundary Layer
2 Flow Across Cylinders and Spheres
- Effect of Reynolds Number
- Empirical Correlations
3 Flow Across Tube Banks
- Inline Configuration
- Staggered Configuration
- Pressure Drop
4 Impinging Jets
- Single Jets
- Multiple Jets
- Applications
07 Internal Forced Convection 7 topics
1 Hydrodynamic Considerations
- Entrance Region
- Fully Developed Flow
- Laminar vs. Turbulent Flow
2 Thermal Considerations
- Thermal Entrance Region
- Fully Developed Conditions
- Mean Temperature
3 Energy Balance
- Constant Heat Flux
- Constant Surface Temperature
4 Laminar Flow in Circular Tubes
- Analytical Solutions
- Empirical Correlations
5 Turbulent Flow in Circular Tubes
- Empirical Correlations
- Analogy Between Momentum and Heat Transfer
6 Non-circular Ducts
- Hydraulic Diameter
- Heat Transfer Correlations
7 Micro-channel Flow
- Special Considerations
- Empirical Correlations
08 Natural Convection 4 topics
1 Physical Mechanism
- Buoyancy Forces
- Governing Equations
2 External Natural Convection
- Vertical Plates
- Horizontal Plates
- Inclined Surfaces
- Cylinders and Spheres
3 Enclosures
- Rectangular Cavities
- Concentric Cylinders
- Concentric Spheres
- Inclined Enclosures
4 Combined Free and Forced Convection
- Assisting and Opposing Flows
- Transverse Flows
- Empirical Correlations
09 Boiling and Condensation 6 topics
1 Boiling Heat Transfer
- Boiling Curve
- Nucleate Boiling
- Critical Heat Flux
- Film Boiling
- Transition Boiling
2 Pool Boiling Correlations
- Nucleate Boiling
- Critical Heat Flux
- Minimum Heat Flux
- Film Boiling
3 Flow Boiling
- Flow Patterns
- Heat Transfer Correlations
- Critical Heat Flux in Flow Boiling
4 Condensation Heat Transfer
- Film Condensation
- Dropwise Condensation
5 Film Condensation
- Laminar Film Condensation
- Turbulent Film Condensation
- Vertical Surfaces
- Horizontal Tubes and Tube Banks
6 Special Topics
- Micro/Nanoscale Effects
- Enhancement Techniques
- Non-Newtonian Fluids
10 Heat Exchangers 5 topics
1 Types of Heat Exchangers
- Double-Pipe Heat Exchangers
- Shell-and-Tube Heat Exchangers
- Compact Heat Exchangers
- Plate Heat Exchangers
- Regenerative Heat Exchangers
2 Overall Heat Transfer Coefficient
- Clean Surface Calculation
- Fouling Factor Effects
- Extended Surface Effects
3 Heat Exchanger Analysis
- LMTD Method
- Correction Factor for Complex Flow Arrangements
- Effectiveness-NTU Method
- P-NTU Method
4 Heat Exchanger Design Considerations
- Process Requirements
- Pressure Drop Analysis
- Economic Optimization
5 Enhanced Heat Transfer
- Passive Techniques
- Active Techniques
- Compound Techniques
11 Radiation Fundamentals 4 topics
1 Physical Mechanism
- Electromagnetic Spectrum
- Wave and Photon Description
2 Radiation Properties
- Blackbody Radiation
- Planck's Law
- Wien's Displacement Law
- Stefan-Boltzmann Law
3 Surface Properties
- Absorptivity
- Reflectivity
- Transmissivity
- Emissivity
- Kirchhoff's Law
4 View Factors
- Definition and Properties
- View Factor Relations
- View Factor Determination Methods
- View Factor Algebra
12 Radiation Exchange Between Surfaces 4 topics
1 Blackbody Radiation Exchange
- Two Surface Enclosure
- Multi-Surface Enclosure
2 Radiation Exchange Between Diffuse Gray Surfaces
- Radiosity Concept
- Two Surface Enclosure
- Multi-Surface Enclosure
- Matrix Solution Method
3 Radiation Shields
- Single Shield Analysis
- Multiple Shields
4 Gas Radiation
- Absorption, Emission, and Scattering
- Emission and Absorption From Gases
- Gas Radiation Properties
- Radiation Exchange with Participating Media
13 Mass Transfer and Its Relation to Heat Transfer 4 topics
1 Introduction to Mass Transfer
- Physical Mechanism
- Analogy with Heat Transfer
2 Diffusion Mass Transfer
- Fick's Law
- Diffusion Coefficient
- Concentration Boundary Layer
3 Convective Mass Transfer
- Mass Transfer Coefficient
- Dimensionless Parameters in Mass Transfer
- Empirical Correlations
4 Simultaneous Heat and Mass Transfer
- Evaporative Cooling
- Cooling Towers
- Psychrometrics
14 Numerical Methods in Heat Transfer 5 topics
1 Finite Difference Method
- Discretization of Derivatives
- Explicit and Implicit Schemes
- Stability Criteria
2 Finite Element Method
- Basic Principles
- Element Formulation
- Assembly and Solution
3 Finite Volume Method
- Control Volume Approach
- Discretization of Transport Equations
- Solution Algorithms
4 Boundary Element Method
- Basic Principles
- Advantages and Limitations
5 Computational Fluid Dynamics for Heat Transfer
- Governing Equations
- Turbulence Modeling
- Near-Wall Treatment
- Radiation Modeling in CFD
15 Advanced Topics in Heat Transfer 5 topics
1 Microscale Heat Transfer
- Physical Mechanisms
- Applications in MEMS
- Modeling Approaches
2 Nanoscale Heat Transfer
- Quantum Effects
- Ballistic Transport
- Applications in Nanostructures
3 Biological Heat Transfer
- Thermoregulation
- Bioheat Equation
- Medical Applications
4 Heat Transfer in Porous Media
- Effective Properties
- Volume Averaging Technique
- Two-Phase Flow in Porous Media
5 Phase Change Materials
- Thermophysical Properties
- Stefan Problem
- Numerical Modeling
- Applications in Energy Storage
16 Experimental Methods in Heat Transfer 5 topics
1 Temperature Measurement
- Thermocouples
- Resistance Temperature Detectors
- Thermistors
- Infrared Thermography
2 Heat Flux Measurement
- Heat Flux Sensors
- Indirect Methods
3 Flow Visualization and Measurement
- Particle Image Velocimetry
- Laser Doppler Velocimetry
- Hot-Wire Anemometry
4 Uncertainty Analysis
- Error Types and Propagation
- Statistical Analysis of Experimental Data
5 Design of Experiments
- Experimental Planning
- Scaling and Similarity
- Data Reduction Techniques
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