CHEE2691

Heat Transfer and Design of Energy Systems

10 Units 2000 Level Course

Available in 2014

Callaghan Campus Semester 2

Previously offered in 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006

Comprises two components, heat transfer, and energy systems. Part A of the course presents an elementary treatment of the principle of heat transfer in which students are introduced to the fundamentals of conduction, convection and radiation. Part B of the course provides an overview of the fuel technology, combustion, systems for energy conversion (eg engines, combustors), renewable energy sources, and environmental implications of energy systems.
Part B also covers design aspects of energy systems from a heat transfer point of view.

Objectives 1. To provide an introduction to heat and energy system
2. To develop an understanding of physical processes (eg conduction, convection & radiation) associated with heat transfer
3. To introduce the concept of transient and multi-dimensional heat transfer, as well as phase changes
4. To establish, at an introductory level, an appreciation of fuel technology, power generation, combustion and environmental implications of energy systems.
Content Part A:

1. One-dimensional steady conduction
2. Steady-state conduction in multiple dimensions
3. Unsteady state conduction
4. Principles of convection
5. Natural and forced convection systems
6. Boiling and condensation
7. Radiation heat transfer
8. Heat exchangers analysis and design

PART (B):

1. Characteristics of the gaseous, liquid and solid fuels
2. Flames
3. Fires and explosions
4. Power generation systems such as, gas-fired furnaces, premixed-charged engines, oil-fired furnaces, gas-turbines, direct injection engines, fixed-bed combustors, pulverised fuel combustors, and fluidised bed combustors
5. Renewable energy sources
6. Energy and environment
7. Thermal design of energy systems
Replacing Course(s) NA
Transition NA
Industrial Experience 0
Assumed Knowledge GENG1803
Modes of Delivery Internal Mode
Teaching Methods Lecture
Tutorial
Assessment Items
Examination: Formal Students must satisfactorily pass final exam to pass course. Criterion fail ensures that students exhibit analytical competency in the fundamental of heat transfer and design of energy systems.
Other: (please specify) Assessment in this course will consist of a formal examination and regular assignments.

Refer to course outline for information
Contact Hours Lecture: for 3 hour(s) per Week for Full Term
Tutorial: for 1 hour(s) per Week for Full Term
Timetables 2014 Course Timetables for CHEE2691