MEC 502 Conduction and Radiation Heat Transfer

Fall 2005

 

Hui Zhang, 165 Light Engineering

632-8492, Hui.Zhang@sunysb.edu

 

Class:                Wednesday,      6:50-9:50pm Physics 128

Office Hours:             TBD

 

Summary: The fundamental aspects of conduction and radiation are discussed. Emphasis is placed on the fundamental equations, solution techniques, and practical application. Additionally, the relationship between material presented in class with contemporary engineering problems and research will be discussed.

Lecture Schedule

Week

Topic

1

Introduction, Definitions and Basic Concepts

2

Heat Conduction Equation and Boundary Condition

3

Lumped Analysis

4

Scaling Analysis

5

Separation of Variable Solutions

6

Laplace Transform Solution Technique

7

Numerical Techniques

8

Radiation: Definition/Basic Concepts. Exam 1

9

Electromagnetic Equations and Radiative Properties

10

Exchange between Black Surfaces

11

Exchange between Gray Surfaces

12

Intro to Participating Media

13

Radiation in Participating Media (continued)

14

Radiation with Conduction and Convection, Special Topics and Final Review (if time)

15

Final Exam Period (Exam time to be announced)

 

Textbooks:

1.      Heat Conduction, 3rd ed., by S. Kakac and Y. Yener, Taylor and Francis, (1993).

2.      Radiative Heat Transfer, by M. F. Modest, McGraw Hill, (1993).

 

Grading:

Homework                                20%

Midterm                                    40%

Final                                         40%

 

Notice:

If you have any physical, psychological, medical or learning disability that may influence your ability to carry out assigned course work, I would urge you to call the staff of the Disabled Student Services office, 632-6748. They will review your concerns and determine with you what accommodations are necessary and appropriate. All information and documentation of disability is confidential.