Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering

Department of Mechanical Engineering

HEAT TRANSFER
(Date of document: 29th April 2015)
Course Code

MEHB323

Course Status

Core

Level

Degree

Semester Taught

Credit

Pre-requisites

MEHB 223: Mechanics of Fluids I

MEHB 213: Thermodynamics I

Assessments

Quizzes
Tutorial & Assignments
Test
Final Examination

Lecturers

Prof. Dr. Md. Mujibur Rahman

Room BN-0-024
E-mail: mujibur@uniten.edu.my

10%
20%
30%
40%

Dr. Lim Chin Wai

Room BN-1-012, ext. 2293
E-mail: Lchinwai@uniten.edu.my

Course Description

This course provides the scientific basis for of the design of

thermal systems based on heat transfer requirements. Introduction
to heat transfer, conduction, convection and radiation heat transfer
are covered. Detailed analysis on steady state and transient
conductions are taught. External as well as internal forced
convection and natural convection are also taught. Application of
conduction and convection heat transfer in designing the heat
exchanger is also carried out in detail.

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Course Objectives

At the end of the course the students should be able to:

1. Identify different modes and mechanisms of the heat transfer.
2. Apply these principles of heat transfer to solve thermal
engineering problems especially related to heat transfer.

Transferrable Skills

Ability to design and analyse systems involving heat transfer.

Course Outcomes (CO)

- what students to achieve and to be assessed upon completing this course
No.

Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:

CO1

Identify the physical origin of heat and three different modes of heat transfer.

CO2

Derive and analyse conduction heat diffusion equations.

CO3

Solve unidirectional steady-state heat diffusion equations.

CO4

Solve two-dimensional steady-state heat diffusion equations.

CO5

Identify and solve transient heat conduction problems.

CO6

Identify different mechanisms of convection heat transfer.

CO7

Analyse the external forced convection problems.

CO8

Analyse combined external and internal forced convection problems.

CO9

Design and analyse heat exchanger.

CO10

Solve problems involving multimode, i.e., conduction, convection, and radiation heat
transfer.

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Course Outline:
Topic 1:

INTRODUCTION
Essential Concepts
Physical origins and rate equations
The conservation of energy requirement
Analysis of heat transfer problem

Topic 2:

FUNDAMENTAL CONCEPTS OF CONDUCTION

The conduction rate equation
The thermal properties of matter
The heat diffusion equation
Boundary and initial conditions

Topic 3:

SEATDY-STATE, ONE-DIMENSIONAL CONDUCTION

The plane wall
An alternative conduction analysis
Radial systems
Conduction with thermal energy generation
Heat transfer from extended surfaces

Topic 4:

STEADY-STATE, MULTI-DIMENSIONAL CONDUCTION

Analytical approach
Graphical approach

Topic 5:

TRANSIENT CONDUCTION
The lumped capacitance method
Exact method
Approximate method
Finite difference method

Topic 6:

INTRODUCTION TO CONVECTION
Convection boundary layers
Local and average convection coefficients
Flow profiles
Boundary layers analogies

Topic 7:

EXTERNAL FORCED CONVECTION

Flat plate in parallel flow
Cylinder & sphere in x-flow
Flow across banks of tubes

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Topic 8:

INTERNAL FORCED CONVECTION

Hydrodynamic consideration
Thermal consideration
Energy balance

Topic 9:

HEAT EXCHANGER
LMTD method
Effectiveness vs NTU method

Main Reference
Fundamentals of Heat & Mass Transfer, Frank P. Incropera, et. al. 7th Edition, John Wiley & Sons.

Additional Reference(s)
1. Principles of Heat Transfer, Frank Kreith & Mark S. Bohn, 6th Edition, Brooks/Cole (Thomson
Learning).
2. Heat Transfer, J. P. Holman, 9th Edition (McGraw-Hill, Inc.)

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Department of Mechanical Engineering

Course Outcomes

:
PO1

Course Outcomes

CO1: Identify the physical origin of heat and

three different modes of heat transfer.

CO2: Derive and analyse conduction heat

diffusion equations.

CO3: Solve unidirectional steady-state heat

diffusion equations.
CO4: Solve two-dimensional steady-state
heat diffusion equations.

PO2
c

CO7: Analyse the external forced

convection problems.

CO8: Analyse combined external and

internal forced convection problems.

CO9: Design and analyse heat exchanger.

CO10: Solve problems involving multimode,

i.e., conduction, convection, and radiation
heat transfer.

CO5: Identify and solve transient heat

conduction problems.
CO6: Identify different mechanisms of
convection heat transfer.

PO3
a

PO4
c

PO5

PO6

P
O
7

PO
8

PO9
a

PO
c 10

PO
11

PO12
a

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Assessment-Course Outcomes Matrix :

Assessments
Tutorial & Assignments (20%)
Quizzes (10%)
Test (30%)
Final Exam (40%)

PO emphasis

PO1
CO1

PO1
CO2

PO1
CO3

PO1
CO4

PO2
CO5

PO1
CO6

PO2
CO7

PO1
CO8

PO1
CO9

PO1
CO10

PO11
0.0

PO12
0.0

Current Coverage (%)

PO1 PO2
71.66 28.34

PO3
0.0

PO4
0.0

PO5
0.0

PO6
0.0

PO7
0.0

PO8
0.0

PO9
0.0

PO10
0.0

Bloom's Coverage (%) :

Current Coverage (%)

Cognitive
Low
Med
Hi
30.0
35.0
35.0

Psychomotor
0.0

Affective Total
0.0

100

Total
100

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What is Program Educational Objectives (PEO)?

PEO are objectives that UNITEN graduates should achieve after five (5) years of graduation.
Summary of BME Programme Educational Objectives (PEO)
Program Educational Objectives

PEO No.

UNITEN produces Mechanical Engineering graduates who:

PEO1 Practicing engineers in mechanical engineering with the ability to venture into energy related business.
PEO2 Hold leadership responsibilities and/or establish their own enterprises.
PEO3 Have professional qualifications/certifications in mechanical engineering related areas.
PEO4 Engages in activities to enhance knowledge in their professional works

What are Programme Outcomes (PO)?

POs are the expected traits that UNITEN students should have upon graduation.
COE Programme Outcomes (PO)
Program Outcomes
PO
No.

Students graduating from the Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering (BME) programmes will
have the ability to:
Statement

PO Indicators
a)

PO1

Comprehend the fundamental knowledge of

mathematics, science and mechanical engineering
(C1,C2)
Apply fundamental knowledge of
b) Apply fundamental knowledge of mathematics,
mathematics, science and mechanical
science and mechanical engineering principles in
engineering principles in solving complex
solving engineering problems (C3, C4)
problems
c) Solve complex engineering problems by
WA1 (WK1-WK4)
relating/incorporating fundamental knowledge of
mathematics, science and mechanical engineering
principles. (C5,C6)

PO2

Identify, formulate, analyse and solve

complex electrical/computer and
communication/civil/mechanical
engineering problems
WA2 (WK1-WK4

a)

Identify, formulate and solve mechanical engineering

problems (C3, C4)
b) Evaluate and synthesize the solution to complex
mechanical engineering problems (C5,C6)

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Program Outcomes
PO
No.

Students graduating from the Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering (BME) programmes will
have the ability to:
Statement

PO Indicators

a)

Illustrate solutions for mechanical engineering

problems with appropriate consideration for public
health and safety. (C3, C4)
b) Illustrate solutions for mechanical engineering
problems with appropriate consideration for culture,
society, and environment. (C3, C4)
c) Propose solutions for complex mechanical
engineering problems that meet specific needs with
appropriate consideration for public health and
safety, culture, society, and environment. (C5,C6)

PO3

Design solutions for complex

mechanical engineering problems that
meet specific needs with appropriate
consideration for public health and
safety, culture, society, and
environment.
WA3 (WK5)

PO4

Conduct investigations, interpret data

and provide conclusions in investigating
complex problems related to mechanical
engineering
WA4 (WK8)

PO5

Create appropriate techniques, select

resources, and apply modern
engineering tools to execute complex
engineering activities
WA5 (WK6)

PO6

Apply reasoning in assessing societal,

health, safety, legal and cultural issues
and the consequent responsibilities
relevant to professional engineering
practice
WA6 (WK7)

PO7

Demonstrate knowledge of the impact

of professional engineering solutions in
environmental contexts and the need for
sustainable development
WA7 (WK7)

No sub-attribute (C2,C3)

PO8

Demonstrate commitment to
professional and ethical principles
WA8 (WK7)

No sub-attribute (A3)

a)
b)
c)

Use research methods for collecting data (C1, C2)

Analyse and interpret data using engineering
principles and appropriate techniques (C3,C4)
Design & evaluate solutions to complex engineering
problems by employing research methods and data
interpretation skills (C5,C6)

a)

Usage of modern tools to execute mechanical

engineering activities (P1,P2)
b) Manipulation of modern tool to execute complex
engineering activities (P3,P4)
a)

b)

Apply reasoning in assessing societal, legal and

cultural issues and the consequent responsibilities
relevant to professional engineering practice (C3, C4)
Apply reasoning in assessing health and safety
issues and the consequent responsibilities relevant to
professional engineering practice (C3, C4)

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Program Outcomes
PO
No.

Students graduating from the Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering (BME) programmes will
have the ability to:
Statement

PO Indicators
a)

PO9

Communicate effectively on complex

engineering activities
WA10

Function effectively as an individual

and in a group with the capacity to be a
PO10
leader
WA9
Acknowledge the need for, and be able
PO11 to engage in life-long learning
WA12
Demonstrate knowledge on project
management principles and
PO12
entrepreneurship skills
WA11

b)
c)

Communicate effectively by means of oral

presentation (P3)
Communicate effectively by means of report writing
(P3)
Communicate effectively by means of oral
presentation and/or report writing on complex
engineering activities (P3)

No sub-attribute (A4)

No sub-attribute (C2)
a)
b)

Demonstrate knowledge on project management

principles (C2,C3)
Demonstrate knowledge on entrepreneurship skills
(C2,C3)