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Mee-305: Heat Transfer I: Course Particulars

This document provides information on the MEE-305 Heat Transfer I course offered at the Federal University of Technology, Akure in Nigeria. The 2-unit course involves 1 hour of theory and 3 hours of practicals per week for 15 weeks. It covers fundamental principles of heat transfer by conduction under steady and transient conditions. The course objectives are to introduce these principles and enable students to carry out engineering designs using appropriate heat conductive materials. Topics covered include basic conduction laws, differential equations in various coordinate systems, steady and unsteady 1D heat transfer, extended surfaces, and 2D/3D conduction. Student assessment includes assignments, tests, a final exam, and competencies in conduction heat transfer analysis and material selection.

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Mee-305: Heat Transfer I: Course Particulars

This document provides information on the MEE-305 Heat Transfer I course offered at the Federal University of Technology, Akure in Nigeria. The 2-unit course involves 1 hour of theory and 3 hours of practicals per week for 15 weeks. It covers fundamental principles of heat transfer by conduction under steady and transient conditions. The course objectives are to introduce these principles and enable students to carry out engineering designs using appropriate heat conductive materials. Topics covered include basic conduction laws, differential equations in various coordinate systems, steady and unsteady 1D heat transfer, extended surfaces, and 2D/3D conduction. Student assessment includes assignments, tests, a final exam, and competencies in conduction heat transfer analysis and material selection.

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MEE-305: HEAT TRANSFER I

COURSE PARTICULARS
Course Code: MEE305
Course Title: Heat Transfer I
No. of Units: 2
Course Duration: One hour of theory and three hours of practicals per week for 15 weeks.
Status: Compulsory
Course Email Address: [email protected]
Course Webpage: http://www.mee.futa.edu.ng/courseschedule.php?coursecode=MEE%305
Prerequisite: NIL

COURSE INSTRUCTORS
Professor O.P. Fapetu
Room 2, Engineering Workshop
Dept. of Mechanical Engineering
The Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria.
Phone: +2348067990794
Email: [email protected]

And
Dr. I.F Titiladunayo
Department of Mechanical Engineering,
The Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria.
Phone: +2348037447426.
E-mai: [email protected]
And

Mr. K.A. Adewole, Department of Mechanical Engineering, The Federal University of


Technology, Akure, Nigeria.Phone: +2348035285999. E-mail: @futa.edu.ng

COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course deals essentially with conduction heat transfer processes. The position of heat
transfer by conduction in relation to other modes would be elucidated. It would expose to
students the underlying principles involved in heat transmission though solid components in
sections of engineering designs where heat is generated, transferred or accumulated. The
governing equations in cartesian, spherical and cylindrical coordinate systems would be
discussed. Students would be able to select appropriate materials in design activities as
engineers. Practical sessions to determine thermal conductivities, maximum insulation in heat
transfer media, etc, etc would be carried out

COURSE OBJECTIVES
The objectives of this course are:
 introduce fundamental principles of heat transfer by diffusion either at steady or transient
conditions, and
 enable students carry out safe engineering designs using appropriate materials where heat
transfer by conduction is involved

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES / COMPETENCIES


Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
(Knowledge based)
 explain the principle of heat by diffusion under steady or unsteady conditions
 estimate error in temperature measurement in a flowing fluid in a pipeline
 Solve heat transfer problems using numerical, analytical and graphical method
(Skills)
 select appropriate materials for insulation and rapid transfer of heat in engineering
practice
 solve problems in 1-,2-dimensions by analytical, graphical or numerical methods
 determine appropriate method for solving unsteady state conduction heat transfer
problems encountered in metallurgical processes
 determine thermal conductivities of simple engineering materials
 evaluate overall thermal resistance to heat flow in composite walls
GRADING SYSTEM FOR THE COURSE
This course will be graded as follows:

Assignments( practicals ) 20%


Test(s) 20%
Final Examination 40%
TOTAL 100%

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
Attendance: It is expected that every student will be in class for lectures and also participate in
all practical exercises. Attendance records will be kept and used to determine each person’s
qualification to sit for the final examination. A student shall be in class for about 67% of the time
the class opens. In case of illness or other unavoidable cause of absence, the student must
communicate as soon as possible with any of the instructors, indicating the reason for the
absence.

Academic Integrity: Violations of academic integrity, including dishonesty in assignments,


examinations, or other academic performances are prohibited. All cases of academic dishonesty
will be reported to the University Management for appropriate sanctions in accordance with the
guidelines for handling students’ misconduct as spelt out in the Students’ Handbook.
Assignments and Group Work: Students are expected to submit assignments as scheduled. Only
under extenuating circumstances, for which a student has notified any of the instructors in
advance, will late submission of assignments be permitted in Lecture Rooms and Laboratories:
Students should turn off their cell phones during lectures. Food and drinks are not permitted in
the laboratories.

READING LIST
1
Karlekar, B.V. na Desmond, R.W.(1982). Heat Transfer. Secnd Edition.Prentice Hall of India Publishers New
1
Delhi Bacon, D.H.(1989). Baisic Heat Transfer. Butterworth and Co. Publishers. London

1
Middleman, S.(1998). Introduction to Mass and Heat transfer( Priciples, Analysis and Design). John Wiley

and Sons’ Publishers, New York

1
Mills, A.F.(1995). Heath and Mass Transfer. Richard, D. Irwin Inc. Publishers. Chicago
2
Keith, F. B.(1999). Heath and Mass Transfer. C.R.C. Press LLc Publishers, Boca Raton
2
Kreith, F., Mangur, P.M. and Bohn, M.S.(2011). Gengage Learning Publishers. Australia.
2
Lienhard, J.H.IV and Lienhard, J.H.V(2002). A Heat Transfer Textbook. Third Edition.
Philogiston Press Publishers, Cambridge-MMassachusett
3
Rajput, R.K.(2010). Heat and Mass Transfer.S. Chand & Company Ltd. Ram Nagar, New Delhi

Legend
1- Available in the University Library
2- Available on CD with the Lecturer
3- Available as Personal Collection
3- Available in local bookshops.
MEE 305 – HEAT TRANSFER 1 (2 UNITS)

Modes of heat transfer: conduction. Basic laws of conduction, convection and radiation.
Concepts of conduction. Basic laws of conduction - thermal conductivity - general differential
equations in Cartesian cylindrical and spherical coordinate systems and the impositions of
boundary conditions. Steady-state, one-dimensional heat transfer through plane and composite
walls, hollow and composite cylinders/spheres. Extended surfaces. Two -, three- dimensional
steady-state heat conduction. Transient or unsteady-state heat conduction.

COURSE OUTLINE
Week Topic Remarks
1 Modes of heat transfer: conduction. Basic During this first class, the
laws of conduction, convection and expectation of the students from the
radiation. Concepts of conduction course will also be documented.
Students will be introduced to the 3
modes of heat transfer and zero-in
more about the significance of
conduction heat transfer
Basic laws of conduction - thermal The use of elemental control
2&3 conductivity - general differential equations volumes to derive heat conduction in
in Cartesian cylindrical and spherical the coordinate systems.
coordinate systems and the impositions of
boundary conditions
Steady-state, one-dimensional heat transfer Students should learn about
4, 5 & 6 through plane and composite walls, hollow economic layer of insulation in
and composite cylinders/spheres practice.

7 Extended surfaces Exercises will involve in solving


problems for various types of fins to
be discussed with the students
8 MID-SEMESTER TEST
9, 10, & 11 Two -, three- dimensional steady-state heat The use of numerical method to
conduction solve intricate engineering
components will be discussed with
students apart from graphical and
analytical solutions
12, 13 & 14 Transient or unsteady-state heat conduction The application of this princilple
especially in heat treatment of metals
would be explained.
15 REVISION Tutorial class to review all work
done and freedom of students to
revise their notes

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