ME 349 Heat Transfer

Fall Semester

Name of Course: Heat Transfer - ME 349

Instructor: Dr. Clement I. Anekwe, Professor of M.E.
Business Telephone: (203) 383-3898
E-Mail: canekwe@sikorsky.com

Instructor Assistance: Additional support prior to and/or after class.
Other Assistance: Tutorial Assistance in McAuliffe Hall, Mon-Thu, 6:30-9:30 p.m.

Lecture Hours: 6:30-9:30 p.m., Thursdays

Textbook: Heat Transfer by J. P. Holman, 8th ed., McGraw-Hill, 1997.

Class Requirements: All homework must be turned in on time every week. Make-up required for missed tests and final exam. Each student must complete and submit the Design Project.

Course Description:

This course covers one- and two-dimensional heat conduction, including solution for finned surfaces and solutions for transient problems; convection heat transfer in laminar and turbulent flows; fundamental radiation concepts; laws of thermal radiation; radiation exchange; geometrical factors; heat exchangers and electrical analogies. Emphasis is placed on design solutions using computer analysis and synthesis. This course contains a laboratory component. Prerequisites CS133, ME342, ME347. (3 credits)

Course Objectives

1. The students will learn how to develop and derive the fundamental equations of Heat Transfer.

2. The students will learn how to apply the fundamental equations to analyze and solve problems in Heat Transfer and know measurements systems to verify the calculations.

3. The students will learn how to apply the analytical methods of Heat Transfer to design a system that will perform specific functions related to Heat Transfer.

Expected Outcomes:

1. When a student is given a physical problem in heat transfer, the student will be able to derive the governing equation(s).

2. When a student is given a problem in heat transfer, the student will be able to identify and apply the appropriate equation(s) to solve the problem.

3. Through a design project, the student will be able to develop a sketch of a physical system and perform the necessary calculations for a functional heat transfer system.

Computer Usage:

Problem solution using a computer is encouraged throughout the course. Specific assignments for computer solution will be given.

Attendance Policy: Students are responsible for acquiring notes and homework assignments from classmates in case of absence.

Final Grade:

Homework (Weekly) 10 %
Quiz (Up to 4) 10 %
Design Project 10 %
Tests (3) 30 %
Final Exam 40 %