LONDON'S GLOBAL UNIVERSITY

Mechanical Engineering

Heat Transfer and Heat Systems (MECH0060)

Description Key information

Overview:
Year 2019/20
This module presents new subject matter on heat transfer
Credit value 15 (150 study hours)
and heat systems at masters level. Although many students
will have studied thermodynamics material (i.e. basic Delivery PGT L7, Campus-based
refrigeration cycle and psychrometrics) at undergraduate
Reading List View on UCL website
level, the module is designed to cover more practical
aspects of refrigeration and air conditioning system design Tutor Dr Kwok Suen
and evaluation, as well as additional topics on heat Term Terms 1 and 2
transfer.
Timetable View on UCL website
The module particularly addresses the latest development
and application of alternative refrigerants for reducing the
global warming impact of HVAC&R systems, as well as
Assessment
refrigeration component/system optimization.
Topics covered:

• Thermal radiation heat transfer

• Refrigeration systems operation and refrigerant Written examination (departmentally managed): 65%
selection Coursework: 35%

• Characterization of refrigeration evaporators and

condensers

• Characterization of refrigeration compressors

• Refrigeration system design and balancing

• Introduction to heat transfer, 1-D conduction

Fins Find out more
•
• Convection in external flows For more information about the department,
programmes, relevant open days and to
• Convection in internal flows browse other modules, visit ucl.ac.uk

• Heat exchangers – LMTD and NTU methods

• Air-conditioning
Learning outcomes:
Upon completion of this module students will be able to:

• Evaluate the thermal radiation heat transfer between

surfaces, including thermal radiation shields.

Disclaimer: All information correct as of August 2019. Please note that aspects of the module may be subject to change. UCL will make best
efforts to inform applicants of major changes.
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• Solve one-dimensional steady state

conduction problems by applying the heat
balance equation and using thermal
resistances through linear, cylindrical and
spherical geometries.

• Determine the heat transfer occurring through

a series of fins and their performance.

• Analyse convection problems and determine

convection coefficients in external flow
conditions, flat plate, cylinder, tube bundles
and in internal flow conditions, circular and
concentric circular tubes.

• Design and dimension a heat exchanger

system both by using the notions acquired in
the previous points and by applying the NTU
method or the log mean temperature
difference method.

• Understand the operation of a vapour

compression refrigeration system and how its
operation and performance depend on
various internal and ambient conditions.

• Select appropriate refrigerant for a given

application, characterize and choose suitable
components to balance a refrigeration system
according to certain design specifications.

• Have a solid understanding of the

Psychrometry of air conditioning processes
and be able to choose optimum supply
design conditions by using notions of
sensible heat, latent heat and room ratio line.
 LONDON'S GLOBAL UNIVERSITY

Mechanical Engineering

Heat Transfer and Heat Systems (MECH0060)

Description Key information

Overview:
Year 2019/20
This module presents new subject matter on heat transfer
Credit value 15 (150 study hours)
and heat systems at masters level. Although many students
will have studied thermodynamics material (i.e. basic Delivery UGM L7, Campus-based
refrigeration cycle and psychrometrics) at undergraduate
Reading List View on UCL website
level, the module is designed to cover more practical
aspects of refrigeration and air conditioning system design Tutor Dr Kwok Suen
and evaluation, as well as additional topics on heat Term Terms 1 and 2
transfer.
Timetable View on UCL website
The module particularly addresses the latest development
and application of alternative refrigerants for reducing the
global warming impact of HVAC&R systems, as well as
Assessment
refrigeration component/system optimization.
Topics covered:

• Thermal radiation heat transfer

• Refrigeration systems operation and refrigerant Written examination (departmentally managed): 65%
selection Coursework: 35%

• Characterization of refrigeration evaporators and

condensers

• Characterization of refrigeration compressors

• Refrigeration system design and balancing

• Introduction to heat transfer, 1-D conduction

Fins Find out more
•
• Convection in external flows For more information about the department,
programmes, relevant open days and to
• Convection in internal flows browse other modules, visit ucl.ac.uk

• Heat exchangers – LMTD and NTU methods

• Air-conditioning
Learning outcomes:
Upon completion of this module students will be able to:

• Evaluate the thermal radiation heat transfer between

surfaces, including thermal radiation shields.

Disclaimer: All information correct as of August 2019. Please note that aspects of the module may be subject to change. UCL will make best
efforts to inform applicants of major changes.
 LONDON'S GLOBAL UNIVERSITY

• Solve one-dimensional steady state

conduction problems by applying the heat
balance equation and using thermal
resistances through linear, cylindrical and
spherical geometries.

• Determine the heat transfer occurring through

a series of fins and their performance.

• Analyse convection problems and determine

convection coefficients in external flow
conditions, flat plate, cylinder, tube bundles
and in internal flow conditions, circular and
concentric circular tubes.

• Design and dimension a heat exchanger

system both by using the notions acquired in
the previous points and by applying the NTU
method or the log mean temperature
difference method.

• Understand the operation of a vapour

compression refrigeration system and how its
operation and performance depend on
various internal and ambient conditions.

• Select appropriate refrigerant for a given

application, characterize and choose suitable
components to balance a refrigeration system
according to certain design specifications.

• Have a solid understanding of the

Psychrometry of air conditioning processes
and be able to choose optimum supply
design conditions by using notions of
sensible heat, latent heat and room ratio line.