AEE734 ADVANCED HEAT AND MASS TRANSFER

Course Code:5720734
METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week):3 (3.00 - 0.00)
ECTS Credit:8.0
Department:Aerospace Engineering
Language of Instruction:English
Level of Study:Graduate
Course Coordinator:Assist.Prof.Dr ÖZGE BAŞKAN PERÇİN
Offered Semester:Fall and Spring Semesters.

Course Objectives

The course aims at providing the student with the knowledge and experience in: 

1. Fundamentals and application areas of heat transfer processes 

2. Derivation and physical meaning of transport equations 

3. Analytical, numerical and computational methods to solve complex heat transfer problems

4. Solving realistic engineering problems  


Course Content

Overview of three basic modes of heat transfer: conduction, convection and radiation. Detailed discussions and derivations of governing equations. Single and multi-dimensional, steady and unsteady heat conduction. Forced and free convection in laminar and turbulent flows. Radiative heat exchange between black/gray surfaces. Analogy between heat and mass transfer. Analytical and computational problem solving techniques to solve realistic heat and mass transfer problems.


Course Learning Outcomes


Program Outcomes Matrix

Contribution
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1Possesses advanced knowledge in one or more subfields of aerospace engineering and applies this knowledge effectively in engineering practices and solution processes.
2Follows current scientific and technological developments in the field, identifies research problems, generates solutions using appropriate methods, and interprets the results.
3Employs analytical thinking and numerical methods in solving complex engineering problems and, when necessary, develops and applies appropriate experimental approaches.
4Uses appropriate modeling, analysis, simulation, and experimental methods for complex engineering problems, evaluates the results, and makes engineering decisions.
5Clearly and systematically communicates scientific and technical knowledge in written and oral form, works effectively in intra-disciplinary and interdisciplinary teams, and assumes leadership when necessary.
6Acts with professional ethics and awareness of social and environmental responsibility and evaluates the possible impacts of engineering solutions.
7Understands the importance of lifelong learning and effectively uses methods to access new knowledge.
8Is aware of fundamental engineering problems related to national aerospace, defense, and energy technologies and possesses the competence to contribute to these areas.