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Heat transfer
Individual course
Max amount of FITech students: 10
Basic heat transfer phenomena will be covered on this course. In addition to understanding the basic physical phenomena, the student will learn to solve theoretical heat transfer problems as well as numerical heat transfer problems using the Matlab software.
Course contents
- Conduction (1d and 2d)
- External flow heat transfer
- Internal flow heat transfer
- Natural convection
- Basics of numerical simulation in Matlab
Learning outcomes
After the course the student
- can derive and explain what is heat equation, what is the connection to energy conservation and solve the heat equation (1d) and Newton’s cooling law (0d) numerically in Matlab. In general, the student learns to plot graphs and images from correlations or simulation data and report the findings.
- can apply Fourier’s and Newton’s laws in various contexts including fin theory and thermal resistance. Further, the student can analyse 2d heat transfer data in Matlab and formulate an energy balance for 2d system.
- can write the governing equations of fluid/heat flow in a channel, estimate the energy balance and estimate temperature rise for different heating conditions. The student can confirm the channel heat transfer using generated/provided simulation data.
- can formulate energy balance for external flow heat transfer systems and use basic correlations. The student can confirm the analysis using generated/provided simulation data.
- can choose Nusselt number correlation equations for different situations including natural convection and boiling.
Course material
Lecture slides, principles of heat and mass transfer (Incropera) and Matlab software.
Teaching schedule
- Lectures on Tue and Wed at 10-12 (recorded)
- Exercise sessions on Mon at 12-14 (recorded)
- Exercise submissions each Mon
- Exam online
Completion methods
Five homework assignments and exam.
More information in the Aalto University study guide.
You can get a digital badge after completing this course.
conduction, convective heat transfer, thermodynamics, numerical simulation
Responsible teacher
Aalto University
Ville Vuorinen, Professor
ville.vuorinen(at)aalto.fi
Further information about the course and studying
Aalto University
FITech ICT contact person
fitech-sci(at)aalto.fi
Contact person for applications
FITech Network University
Fanny Qvickström, Student services specialist
info(at)fitech.io
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Category:
Energy storages
Topics:
Applications and technologies of energy storages,
Chemistry and materials of energy storages,
Energy engineering
Chemistry and materials of energy storages,
Energy engineering
Course code:
EEN-E1020
Credits:
5 ECTS
Price:
0 €
Level:
Teaching period:
20.10.–10.12.2022
Application deadline:
12.10.2022
Host university:
Aalto University
Study is open for:
Adult learner,
Degree student
Degree student
Teaching methods:
Online
Language:
English
General prerequisites:
M.Sc. students or B.Sc. students with basic level understanding on thermodynamics/fluid dynamics
Study suitable for:
People who want to gain basic knowledge on heat transfer phenomena