Steady and transient one and multi-dimensional heat conduction in systems; numerical methods and special applications. Internal and external forced convection, natural convection and condensation. Heat transfer by radiation. Heat exchangers and design of heat transfer systems.
Prerequisite: ME 263, ME 353.
Course Description: Basic laws of thermal radiation. Radiation properties of solids and liquids. Exchange of thermal radiation between surfaces separated by transparent media; non-gray and non-diffuse surfaces. Gas radiation in enclosures. Radiation combined with conduction and/or convection.
Please note the attendance policy change: Attendance is compulsory for this course. Anyone attending less than 80% (30 courses) will automatically fail.
Option Elective Course for Thermal Sciences option
ME 263: Thermodynamics I (Spring 2008)
ME 304: Experimental Engineering (Spring 2022, 2023)
ME 362: Heat Transfer (Summer 2008; Spring 2011-2013, 2018-2021, 2024, 2025)
ME 429: Mechanical and Thermal Design (Fall 2007-2016)
ME 466: Thermodynamics II (Fall 2007)
ME 478: Design of Thermal Systems (Fall 2008, 2009, 2018-2025)
ME 492: Project (Spring 2008-2017)
ME 561: Conduction Heat Transfer (Spring 2009, Fall 2013-2025)
ME 579: Graduate Seminar (Spring 2008-2014; Fall 2009-2015)
ME 662: Convection Heat Transfer (Fall 2010)
ME 663: Radiation Heat Transfer (Spring 2010, 2014-2025; Fall 2011-2013)
AUTO 525: Fuel Cells (Spring 2011)
AUTO 526: Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning in Automotive Systems (Spring 2008, 2012, 2016, 2017; Fall 2009-2013, 2015)