Heat and Mass Transfer

(3-4 Credit Hours) · Undergraduate

This course considers three modes of heat transfer, namely, conduction, convection, and radiation. For heat conduction, both steady and unsteady states are examined. These are followed by analyses for convective heat transfer and heat transfer with phase change, and subsequently radiative heat transfer. Heat exchangers and their design are discussed. Steady and unsteady-state molecular diffusion is studied, while convective mass transfer is analyzed using exact and approximate integral analysis. Finally, analogies between mass, heat and momentum transfer are discussed leading to the concept of transport phenomena. SY - Sydney, Australia - University of Sydney This course considers mass transfer and heat transfer. This unit of study teaches principles of heat and mass transfer required for chemical and biomolecular engineering. It covers steady and transient conduction and diffusion, convective transport of heat and mass, and radiative heat transfer. It runs concurrently with CHNG2801 (Fluid Mechanics) to provide students with the tools and know-how to tackle engineering problems related to transport phenomena. This unit of study also includes project-based study components including a research project on heat transfer phenomena in biological systems and a lab session on mass transfer. Students will develop a physical understanding of the underlying phenomena and gain the ability to solve real heat and mass transfer problems of engineering significance. HT - Hong Kong, China - HKUST This is a core engineering course focused on developing a deep understanding of the rates and modes of heat and mass transfer within chemical and engineering processes. The curriculum thoroughly covers the fundamental theories, including Fourier's law for thermal conduction and Fick's law for diffusion, enabling students to analyze and solve problems related to steady and unsteady heat transfer (conduction, convection, and radiation) and diffusive/convective mass transport. The course applies these principles to real-world systems like energy-conversion devices (e.g., fuel cells and batteries), combustion, and heat exchangers. Upon completion, students will be able to size and design basic heat and mass transfer equipment, understand the coupling of transport and chemical reactions, and apply engineering judgment to complex systems, including those found in biological and environmental contexts.