ME505 ADVANCED HEAT TRANSFER II
| Course Code: | 5690505 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): | 3 (3.00 - 0.00) |
| ECTS Credit: | 8.0 |
| Department: | Mechanical Engineering |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
| Level of Study: | Graduate |
| Course Coordinator: | Assist.Prof.Dr ALTUĞ ÖZÇELİKKALE |
| Offered Semester: | Fall and Spring Semesters. |
Course Objectives
Fundamental and phenomenological laws
Exact and approximate formulation of convection heat transfer problems
Analytical exact and approximate solution of convection heat transfer problems
Analytical basis of advanced numerical tools for solving convection heat transfer problems
Course Content
Equations of motion. Formulation of laminar, free and forced convection including integral techniques. Methods of solution: Similarity, perturbation. Turbulent convection in terms of molecular and eddy diffusivities. Prandtl and Karman's theories. Analogy between heat and momentum transfer. Reynolds, Taylor, Prandtl and Martinelli analogies.
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Apply fundamental conservation laws (mass, momentum, and energy) to derive and simplify the differential equations that govern various convective heat transfer scenarios.
- Employ advanced mathematical techniques, such as similarity transformations and the Duhamel superposition integral, to obtain exact and approximate analytical solutions for laminar convection problems.
- Investigate and explain the distinct physical mechanisms and mathematical approaches for various convective phenomena, including fundamental boundary layer phenomena, flow with pressure gradients, heat transfer in pipes, natural convection, and the fundamentals of turbulent boundary layers.
- Articulate a comprehensive understanding of convective heat transfer theory by effectively communicating the formulation, solution, and physical interpretation of analytical problems in written and oral formats.
Program Outcomes Matrix
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| # | Program Outcomes | No | Yes | ||
| 1 | Acquires the fundamental scientific knowledge required to analyze and solve advanced-level problems in the field of mechanical engineering. | ✔ | |||
| 2 | Gains the competence to utilize advanced engineering mathematics methods in the formulation, analysis, and solution of engineering problems. | ✔ | |||
| 3 | Conducts literature reviews using printed and online sources, analyzes the collected literature, and identifies the current state-of-the-art in the relevant scientific field. | ✔ | |||
| 4 | Demonstrates the ability to prepare and deliver a seminar on a technical subject. | ✔ | |||
| 5 | Develops the ability to conduct independent research on a specific topic and solve advanced engineering problems. | ✔ | |||
| 6 | Contributes to the national and/or international body of knowledge through original research. | ✔ | |||
| 7 | Gains the competence to effectively communicate the process and results of research conducted on a specific subject through scientifically structured written reports and oral presentations. | ✔ | |||
| 8 | Acquires the ability to publish research findings as articles in national and/or international scientific journals and/or present them as papers at conferences. | ✔ | |||
| 9 | Acts in accordance with universal principles of research and publication ethics. | ✔ | |||