Heat Transfer

Code:

L.EGI023

Acronym:

TC

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Fluids and Energy

Instance: 2024/2025 - 1S

Active?	Yes
Responsible unit:	Fluids and Energy Division
Course/CS Responsible:	Bachelor in Industrial Engineering and Management

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
L.EGI	145	Syllabus	3	-	6	52	162

Teaching language

Portuguese
Obs.: Português

Objectives

To understand the mechanisms and modes of heat transfer and to identify the corresponding governing fundamental equations. The focus is on the comprehension of the physical phenomena, its mathematical modelling and corresponding hypothesys and limitations.

Learning outcomes and competences

Competences: to be able to perform qualitative and quantitative analyses in cases where relatively simple analytical solutions or correlations exist. To use quantitative analysis in design situations, through the use of appropriate calculation methods.

Results: ability to use the knowledge in the design of engineering thermal systems, valuing the approach to energy conversion processes and opportunities for the efficient and environmentally-friendly use of thermal energy.

Working method

Presencial

Pre-requirements (prior knowledge) and co-requirements (common knowledge)

Solid knowledge on Mathematics and Algebra, Thermodynamics, Fluid Mechanics, Numerical Analysis.
Good understanding of differential equations and their analytical integration. 

Program

1. Introduction to Heat Transfer mechanisms and modes: 

2. Conduction: steady one-dimensional conduction, fins and unsteady one-dimensional conduction

3. Convection: forced, natural and with phase change

4. Heat exchangers

Mandatory literature

Bergman, T. L., Lavine, A. S., Incropera, F. P. and DEWitt, D. P.; Fundamentals of Heat and Mass Transfer, 7th edition, John Wiley and Sons , 2011

Complementary Bibliography

Çengel, Yunus A.; Heat Transfer - A Practical Approach, McGraw Hill, 2002. ISBN: 0-07-011505-2
Armando Carlos Figueiredo Coelho de Oliveira; Transferência de calor. ISBN: 978-989-33-2674-9

Teaching methods and learning activities

Theoretical sessions to explain the concepts and equations, and analyse practical examples (one weekly session of 2 h each).
Tutorial (problem solving) sessions to address the resolution of typical problems  (one weekly session of 2 h each). 
 

keywords

Technological sciences > Engineering > Thermal engineering

Evaluation Type

Evaluation with final exam

Assessment Components

Designation	Weight (%)
Exame	100,00
Total:	100,00

Amount of time allocated to each course unit

Designation	Time (hours)
Estudo autónomo	108,00
Frequência das aulas	54,00
Total:	162,00

Eligibility for exams

The present FEUP regulations apply.

Calculation formula of final grade

 The evaluation consists in a final written exam, with the duration of 120 minutes. No consultancy is allowed, exceopt for a formulary distributed with the questionnaire. Only graphical calculations set to exam mode are allowed.

Examinations or Special Assignments

None.

Internship work/project

None.

Special assessment (TE, DA, ...)

Same system as for the resit exam.

Classification improvement

Same system as for the resit exam.

Observations

In case of doubt in the interpretation of the whole text of the unit, the portuguese version prevails.