About this course

The first part covers important concepts in thermodynamics, heat transfer and physical chemistry. A detailed overview of heat transfer mechanisms is given including heat conduction, convection and radiation. Furthermore, lectures on design, construction and dimensioning of heat exchangers will be given.

Learning outcome

After completing the course, the students shall have an understanding of heat transfer. They shall be able to perform calculations on conduction, convection and radiative heat tranfer, and beeing able to identify heat transfer conditions and which equations to use. The student shall be able to distingush with steady-state and transient heat transfer. The students shall also be able to select type of heat exchanger and calculate the dimensions of heat exchangers for use in various areas.

  • Learning activities

    Lectures where important concepts, theory and examples will be covered. Calculation exercises where problems will be solved. Laboratory work where the assignments will be planned and conducted.

  • Teaching support

    Canvas and possibilites for an appointment with the lecturers

  • Syllabus

    The curriculum will be distributed at the start of the semester. Text book: own compendium alternativ Cengel, Yunus A.: Heat and mass transfer, fundamentals and application.

  • Prerequisites

    FYS101, FYS102, MATH111/MATH121, MATH112/MATH122, MATH113/MATH123

  • Assessment method

    Written exam (3 hours)

    One written exam Karakterregel: Letter grades Hjelpemiddel: B1 Calculator handed out, no other aids

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  • Examiner scheme

    The external and internal examiner jointly prepare the exam questions and the correction manual. The external examiner reviews the internal examiner's examination results by correcting a random sample of candidates exams as a calibration according to the Department's guidelines for examination markings.

  • Mandatory activity

    Laboratory work, 4 out of 5 laboratory assignments must be approved

  • Teaching hours

    Lectures: 2 hours x 13 weeks = 26 hours Calculation exercises: 2 hours x 13 weeks = 26 hours Laboratory work: 5 x 2 hours = 10 hours

  • Admission requirements

    Special requirements in Science