CHE1006 HEAT TRANSFER L T P J C
2 0 2 4 4
Pre-requisite MAT2002 Syllabus version
1.0
Course Objectives:
1. Explain the fundamental principles of heat transfer and various modes of heat transfer
2. Solve heat transfer problems using the principles of heat transfer in different modes
3. Design and estimate heat loads for heat transfer equipments such as heat exchangers and
evaporators
Course Outcomes (CO):
1. Classify the different modes of heat transfer with their significance
2. Model and solve steady/unsteady state heat transfer problems
3. Analyze the heat transfer phenomena in fluids involving phase and no phase changes
4. Examine radiative heat transfer with and without radiation shields through shape factor concept
5. Determine the performance of various heat types of heat exchangers
6. Estimate the heat transfer rate and surface area of evaporators/condensers
Student Learning Outcomes (SLO): 1,2,14
1. Having an ability to apply mathematics and science in engineering applications
2. Having a clear understanding of the subject related concepts and of contemporary issues
14. Having an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data
Module:1 Conduction 5 hours
Basic concepts – Conduction – Fourier’s Law of Heat conduction – Concept of Thermal
Conductivity – Generalized conduction equation in cartesian, cylindrical and spherical systems;
Steady State Conduction –Heat transfer composite systems – Critical thickness of insulation –
Conduction with heat Generation
Module:2 Extended Surfaces and Unsteady state conduction 3 hours
Extended surfaces – types and applications of fins – Fin efficiency and effectiveness – Fin
performance; Unsteady state heat conduction – Lumped parameter system – Conduction through
Semi Infinite Solids
Module:3 Convection (without phase change) 5 hours
Fundamentals of Convection – Thermal boundary layer & Convective heat transfer coefficients –
Convection correlations through Dimensional analysis; Laminar flow over a flat plate – Turbulent
flow over a flat plate – Flow over cylinders – Internal flow through pipes – annular spaces –
Natural convection in vertical - inclined and horizontal surfaces.
Module:4 Convection (with phase change) 3 hours
Condensation and Boiling – Drop wise and Film type Condensation – Film condensation on a
vertical plate; Boiling – Nucleate boiling and film boiling correlations – Critical flux
Module:5 Radiation 3 hours
Radiation heat transfer – Thermal radiation – Laws of radiation – Black body concepts–
Emissive power – Radiation shape factor – Gray bodies – Radiation shields
Module:6 Heat Exchangers 5 hours
Heat exchangers – Types and practical application –Concept of LMTD & Overall heat transfer
coefficient; Effectiveness – NTU method for heat exchanger design; Fouling factor and
estimation of Overall heat transfer coefficient; Special type of heat exchangers
Module:7 Evaporators 4 hours
Introduction – Types of Evaporators – Capacity – Steam economy – Boiling point elevation
(Duhring rule); Material and energy balance of single effect evaporator; Theory of multiple
effect evaporators; Design of single and multiple effect evaporators, Vapor recompression method
Module:8 Contemporary issues 2 hours
Total Lecture hours 30 hours
Text Books
1. Ghajar A.J., Cengel Y.A., Heat and Mass Transfer: A Practical Approach, 5th ed.,
McGraw-Hill, USA, 2014.
2. Holman J.P, Heat Transfer, 10th ed., McGraw-Hill Series, USA, 2010.
Reference Books
1. Frank Kreith, Raj M Manglik, Principles of Heat Transfer, 8th ed., Cengage Learning, USA,
2016.
2. Frank. P. Incropera, David P. Dewitt, Fundamentals of Heat & Mass Transfer, 6th ed., John
Wiley & Sons, USA, 2010.
Mode of evaluation: Continuous Assessment Test, Quizzes, Assignments, Final Assessment Test
Laboratory Experiments
1. Measurement of thermal conductivity of Metals & insulators
2. Analysis of Transient Heat Conduction
3. Performance of Natural Convection
4. Analysis of Fin efficiency & effectiveness
5. Emissivity measurement
6. Performance of Double Pipe Heat Exchanger
7. Performance of Agitated Vessel
8. Performance of Plate type Heat Exchanger
9. Performance of Heat Transfer in packed bed
10. Performance of Cooling tower
Mode of evaluation: Continuous Assessment Test, Quizzes, Assignments, Final Assessment Test
Recommended by Board of Studies 15-04-2019
Approved by Academic Council 55th Date 13-06-2019