41380 Heat and Mass Transfer
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Credit points: 6 cp
Result type: Grade and marks
Requisite(s): 68037 Physical Modelling AND 33230 Mathematics 2
Description
This subject identifies the driving forces for heat, mass and convective transfer, and the development of transport models from first principles. Students examine the formation of temperature and concentration gradients within and across a boundary layer. The principles of heat and mass transfer are explored in a range of contexts and configurations (e.g. multi-stage, natural convection, forced convection, and phase transition). Upon the completion of this subject, students are able to solve and recommend solutions for heat and mass transfer systems associated with industrial and real-life applications in the chemical process industries.
Subject learning objectives (SLOs)
Upon successful completion of this subject students should be able to:
| 1. | Analyse flow of heat and mass transfer using diagrammatic analysis and understand the safety and environmental considerations associated with heat and mass transfer processes in chemical process engineering projects. (C.1) |
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| 2. | Apply heat and mass transfer concepts and processes to chemical reactions. (D.1) |
| 3. | Apply heat and mass transfer principles to innovate chemical engineering systems and other technologies. (D.1) |
Course intended learning outcomes (CILOs)
This subject also contributes specifically to the development of the following Course Intended Learning Outcomes (CILOs):
- Design Oriented: FEIT graduates apply problem solving, design and decision-making methodologies to develop components, systems and processes to meet specified requirements. (C.1)
- Technically Proficient: FEIT graduates apply abstraction, mathematics and discipline fundamentals, software, tools and techniques to evaluate, implement and operate systems. (D.1)
Contribution to the development of graduate attributes
Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competencies
This subject contributes to the development of the following Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competencies:
- 1.1. Comprehensive, theory based understanding of the underpinning natural and physical sciences and the engineering fundamentals applicable to the engineering discipline.
- 2.1. Application of established engineering methods to complex engineering problem solving.
- 2.2. Fluent application of engineering techniques, tools and resources.
Teaching and learning strategies
Student learning in the subject is facilitated through face-to-face teaching activities, including lectures and tutorials. Students should read the pre-work materials comprising lecture notes and specific references made available on Canvas before the lecture with student questions forming the basis for in-class discussion. Feedback in class sessions will also be provided to aid students learning in addition to summative feedback on assessment tasks.
Students will work collaboratively on an authentic case study problem. Assigned case studies are completed in the form of a literature review and presentation. Each student is required to maintain an electronic profile of their activities in the project and to present their individual contribution to the group outcome. Students are exposed to industry practices through invited guest lectures. Tutorials mainly consist of problem solving and group discussions. Additionally, tutorials will be used to equip students with the fundamental knowledge of the discipline, complemented by the weekly subject materials. Online materials and presentations will be facilitated using Canvas.
Content (topics)
Heat conduction concepts, analysis and heat exchanger design;
Convective heat transfer in single-phase and phase-change configurations;
Radiative heat transfer;
Mass transfer.
Assessment
Assessment task 1: Quiz
| Intent: | To enable students to demonstrate their understanding of heat and mass transfer concepts and engineering knowledge in chemical process engineering applications. |
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| Objective(s): | This assessment task addresses the following subject learning objectives (SLOs): 1 and 2 This assessment task contributes to the development of the following Course Intended Learning Outcomes (CILOs): C.1 and D.1 |
| Type: | Quiz/test |
| Groupwork: | Individual |
| Weight: | 30% |
| Length: | 90 minutes |
Assessment task 2: Design of heat exchanger
| Intent: | To develop a student’s ability to identify problems, develop solutions and justify design and key operating parameters in a report. |
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| Objective(s): | This assessment task addresses the following subject learning objectives (SLOs): 1, 2 and 3 This assessment task contributes to the development of the following Course Intended Learning Outcomes (CILOs): C.1 and D.1 |
| Type: | Design/drawing/plan/sketch |
| Groupwork: | Individual |
| Weight: | 30% |
| Length: | Maximum of 8 pages |
Assessment task 3: Review report and presentation
| Intent: | To provide a reflective understanding of the application of heat and mass transfer theory and engineering knowledge in industrial case study scenarios with a view to demonstrate innovation. |
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| Objective(s): | This assessment task addresses the following subject learning objectives (SLOs): 1, 2 and 3 This assessment task contributes to the development of the following Course Intended Learning Outcomes (CILOs): C.1 and D.1 |
| Type: | Project |
| Groupwork: | Group, group and individually assessed |
| Weight: | 40% |
| Length: | 6000-8000 words for the report (3-4 students per group) |
Minimum requirements
In order to pass the subject, a student must achieve an overall mark of 50% or more.
Required texts
There is no standard text book used in this subject.
Recommended texts
A list of text books have been recommended below in the References section to help improve a student's
understanding of content taught in this subject.
References
1. Rajendra Karwa, Heat and Mass Transfer, (2017) ISBN: 978-981-10-1557-1
2. Yunus A. Cengel Dr.,Afshin J. Ghajar, Heat and Mass Transfer: Fundamentals and Applications, 5th Edition, (2014), ISBN-10: 0073398187
3. Theodore L. Bergman, Adrienne S. Lavine, Frank P. Incropera, David P. DeWitt, Fundamentals of Heat and Mass Transfer, 8th Edition, (2018) ISBN: 978-1-119-35388-1
Other resources
A copy of lecture slides (in PDF) will also be available on Canvas together with a copy of assignments and tutorials questions.