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Program of Mechanical Engineering (English 30%)

MAK321

HEAT TRANSFER

Course Code
MAK321
Semester
Fifth Term (Fall)
Theory+Practice
3 + 1
ECTS
5
Course TypeCompulsory Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study3
SemesterFifth Term (Fall)
ECTS5
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Analysis of the heat equation using boundary conditions
  2. Application of the principle of conservation of energy to heat transfer problems
  3. Analysis using electrical analogy in Cartesian cylindrical and spherical coordinates
  4. Analysis of time-dependent heat transfer problems
  5. Analysis of time-dependent heat transfer problems
  6. Calculation of forced convection coefficient in external flow and internal flow
  7. Natural convection coefficient in external flow and internal flow
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesYes(MAK207)
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionSteady state and transient heat transfer in one and two dimensional systems. Thermal resistance, conduction. Heat transfer from extended surfaces, fins and plate channels . The analysis of heat source in thermal systems, Numerical methods. Reynolds number. Heat convection, boundary conditions, free and forced convection. Thermal radiation.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Introduction, fundamental concepts and definitions, conduction, convection, radiation, thermal resistance, conservation of energy, units and dimensions.
2nd Week Introduction to conduction, conduction rate equation, thermal properties of matter, thermal conductivity, heat diffusion equation, boundary and initial conditions.
3rd Week Steady-state one-dimensional heat conduction, planar and radial systems, temperature distribution, thermal resistance, composite wall, contact resistance, overall heat transfer coefficient.
4th Week Steady-state one-dimensional heat conduction, planar and radial systems.
5th Week Steady-state one-dimensional heat conduction, heat transfer from extended surfaces, fin performance and efficiency, overall surface efficiency.
6th Week Steady-state two-dimensional heat conduction, separation of variables method, shape factor, finite differences, energy balance method.
7th Week Transient heat conduction, lumped and distributed systems, analytical, graphical, and numerical solutions in planar and radial systems.
8th Week MIDTERM EXAM
9th Week Introduction to convection, boundary layers, local and average convection coefficients, laminar and turbulent flow, dimensionless parameters, Reynolds analogy.
10th Week External flow, parallel flow over flat plates, cross flow over cylinders and spheres, heat transfer coefficient and heat flux in flow across tube bundles.
11th Week External flow, parallel flow over flat plates, cross flow over cylinders and spheres, heat transfer coefficient and heat flux in flow across tube bundles.
12th Week Natural convection, calculations of convection coefficients for natural convection on vertical, inclined, and horizontal planes, cylinders, and spheres.
13th Week Internal flow, calculations of convection coefficients for internal flow tubes and ducts, mean velocity in fully developed flow, friction factor and velocity profile, energy balance.
14th Week Internal flow, calculations of convection coefficients for internal flow tubes and ducts, mean velocity in fully developed flow, friction factor and velocity profile, energy balance.
Recommended or Required ReadingHolman, J.P., (2005) Heat and Mass Transfer 9th Ed. John Wiley and Sons.
Çengel, Y.A., (2004) Heat Transfer, Mc Graw Hill
Yüncü, H., Kakaç, S., (2000) Temel Isı Transferi, Bilim yayınları.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Experiment
  • Questions/Answers
  • Problem Solving
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 2 60
Total(%) 60
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 60
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 40
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 2 2
Preparation for Quiz 14 0.5 7
Individual or group work 14 2 28
Preparation for Final exam 14 1 14
Course hours 14 4 56
Preparation for Midterm exam 7 1 7
Laboratory (including preparation) 3 2 6
Final exam 1 3 3
Homework
Project 1 24 24
Quiz 6 0.4 2.4
Total Work Load149.4
Total Work Load / 30 (h)4.98
ECTS Credit of the Course5
Language of InstructionEnglish
Work Placement(s)No

Programme Qualifications / Learning Outcomes

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