Course Curriculam

Course Code: MAE314 Credit Units L T P/S SW AS/DS FW No. of PSDA Total Credit Unit
Course Level UG 3 0 2 0 0 0 0 4
Course Title Fundamentals of Heat and Mass Transfer

Course
Description :

Course Objectives :

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Objectives
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The course objectives are to introduce a basic knowledge of the phenomena of heat and mass transfer so as to develop the method for solving a
1 wide variety of practical engineering problems related to heat transfer phenomena and to provide the useful information concerning of particular
systems and processes.

Pre-Requisites : General

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Course Contents / Syllabus :

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Descriptors/Topics Introduction, mechanisms of heat flow, Fourier’s, Newton’s and Stefan Boltzmann’s Law,
thermal conductivity of solids, liquids and gases, factors influencing conductivity. conduction: general differential
Module I: heat conduction equation, thermal diffusivity, initial value and boundary conditions, steady state one-dimensional
1 25.00
Conduction heat conduction, composite systems in rectangular, cylindrical and spherical coordinates with and without energy
generation, thermal resistance concept; analogy between heat and electricity flow, thermal contact resistance,
overall heat transfer coefficient, critical thickness of insulation
Module II: Descriptors/Topics Fins,heat transfer from extended surfaces, fins of uniform cross-sectional area; fins
Fins& effectiveness and efficiency, errors of measurement of temperature in thermometer wells. Transient Conduction:
2 20.00
Transient Transient heat conduction, lumped capacitance method, time constant; unsteady state heat conduction in one
Conduction dimension only, Heisler charts
Descriptors/Topics Forced convection, basic concepts; hydrodynamic boundary layer, thermal boundary layer,
analogy between momentum and heat transfer in laminar & turbulent flow over a flat surface, mixed boundary layer
Module III:
external flow, empirical heat transfer relations for flow over a flat plate, flow across a single cylinder and a sphere
3 Forced 20.00
internal flow, empirical heat transfer relations for flow through tubes and ducts, relation between fluid friction and
Convection
heat transfer, Heat exchanger: introduction, types of heat exchangers, overall heat transfer co-efficient, fouling
factor, LMTD and NTU methods of heat exchanger design, heat exchanger problems
Module IV: Descriptors/Topics Natural convection, physical mechanism of natural convection; buoyant force, empirical heat
4 Natural transfer relations for natural convection over vertical planes and cylinders, horizontal plates and cylinders, and 10.00
Convection sphere
Module V:
Descriptors/Topics: Planck’s distribution law, Wien’s displacement law, Stefan-Boltzmann’s relation, Kirchhoff’s law,
5 Thermal 15.00
configuration factors, radiant interchange between black and grey surfaces, radiation shielding solar radiation
Radiation
Module VI:
Descriptors/Topics: Introduction to condensation phenomena; heat transfer relations for laminar film condensation
Condensation,
6 on vertical surfaces Boiling heat Transfer: pool and flow boiling, boiling curve Mass transfer:basic concepts, 10.00
Boiling and
diffusion mass transfer, Fick’s law of diffusion, steady state molecular diffusion, convective mass transfer
Mass transfer

Course Learning Outcomes :

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1 List different mode of heat transfer and laws used for these different modes
2 • Explain the basic laws and fundamental concepts of heat and mass transfer.
• Demonstrate general knowledge of heat transfer [conduction, convection, radiation], and general knowledge of mass transfer, molecular diffusion,
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convection.
4 • Analyse and design the experiments and experimental data related to Heat and Mass transfer.
5 • Devise and solve steady-state and transient problems in 1-D, 2-D, and 3-D.
6 • Evaluate and develop an alternative system designs based on technical and non-technical criteria.

Pedagogy for Course Delivery :

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The course pedagogy will include lectures, numerical practice, case studies, seminars and presentations. It also includes discussion on real life
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problems and demonstrations of heat and mass transfer.

Theory /VAC / Architecture Assessment (L,T & Self Work): 75.00 Max : 100

Attendance+CE+EE : 5+35+60

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1 Attendance 5.00
2 End Term Examination (OMR) 60.00
3 Internal CLASS TEST 15.00
4 Internal CLASS QUIZ 10.00
5 Internal HOME ASSIGNMENT 10.00

Lab/ Practical/ Studio/Arch. Studio/ Field Work Assessment : 25.00 Max : 100

Attendance+CE+EE : 5+35+60

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1 Attendance 5.00
2 External PRACTICAL 30.00
3 External Viva 30.00
4 Internal Viva 10.00
5 Internal PRACTICAL / LAB RECORDS 10.00
6 Internal PERFORMANCE 15.00

Lab/ Practical details, if applicable :

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1 To determine thermal conductivity of a brass rod.
2 To determine thermal conductivity of insulating powders.
3 To measure the thermal conductivity of liquid.
4 To determine the heat transfer coefficient for natural & forced convection from pin-fin.
5 To determine the surface heat transfer coefficient for heated vertical cylinder in natural convection.
6 To find the heat transfer coefficient in forced convection in a tube.
7 To determine the emissivity of gray body
8 Experimental determination of Stefan Boltzmann constant.
9 To study and compare LMTD and effectiveness in parallel and counter flow heat exchangers.
10 To determine the total thermal conductivity and thermal resistance of the given composite wall.
11 To determine the effectiveness, LMTD and overall heat transfer coefficient for a shell & tube heat exchanger.
12 To analyse the heat transfer phenomena in drop-wise and film wise condensation.

List of Professional skill development activities :

No.of PSDA : 0
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Text & References :

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1. Nag, P.K. Heat and Mass Transfer, Tata ISBN 13:
1 Book
Mac Graw Hill 9780070702530
2. Thirumaleshwar, M, Fundamentals of ISBN 10:
2 Book Heat and Mass Transfer, Pearson 8177585193 / ISBN
education 13: 9788177585193
ISBN 10:
Ghoshdastidar, P.S., Heat Transfer. Oxford
3 Book 0198079974 ISBN
University Press.
13: 9780198079972
Arora, Dom kundwar, S. and Dom kundwar,
ISBN-
4 Book A., A Course in Heat & Mass Transfer,
13:1234567143075
Dhanpat Rai & Co
5 Url http://nptel.ac.in/courses/112101097/
1. Nag, P.K. Heat and Mass Transfer, Tata ISBN 13:
6 Book
Mac Graw Hill 9780070702530
2. Thirumaleshwar, M, Fundamentals of ISBN 10:
7 Book Heat and Mass Transfer, Pearson 8177585193 / ISBN
education 13: 9788177585193
ISBN 10:
Ghoshdastidar, P.S., Heat Transfer. Oxford
8 Book 0198079974 ISBN
University Press.
13: 9780198079972
Arora, Dom kundwar, S. and Dom kundwar,
ISBN-
9 Book A., A Course in Heat & Mass Transfer,
13:1234567143075
Dhanpat Rai & Co
10 Url http://nptel.ac.in/courses/112101097/