The University of Western Ontario
Faculty of Engineering
Department of Mechanical & Materials Engineering
MME 9711 – Convection Heat Transfer
COURSE OUTLINE – 2013-2014
OBJECTIVES:
This course is to provide the basis for the analysis and investigation of convection heat transfer.
Emphasis is placed on understanding and applying fundamentals. Consideration is given to
analytical and numerical models as well as experimental techniques as used in the research
environment. Advanced topics will be covered to the level of technical publications. Knowledge
of basic concepts in fluid mechanics and heat transfer is expected.
PREREQUISITES:
Permission from the instructor.
ANTIREQUISITES:
None.
TOPICS:
1. Physical mechanism underlying convection
2. Formulation of mathematical laws governing transport
3. Dimensional analysis and similarity principles
4. Internal flows
5. Impact of turbulence
6. Introduction to boiling and condensation heat transfer
CONTACT HOURS:
2 lecture hours per week, half course.
TEXTBOOK(S):
None.
REFERENCES:
Convection Heat Transfer, Arpaci and Larsen, Prentice-Hall.
Convection Heat and Mass Transfer, Kays and Crawford, McGraw-Hill
Fundamentals of Heat and Mass Transfer, Incropera, DeWitt, Wiley
COMPUTING:
Use of personal computer, if necessary.
EVALUATION:
The course grade will be determined according to the following:
Assignments:
Assignment 1 – Assigned week of Oct 7; due Oct 15
Assignment 2 – Assigned week of Oct 28; due Nov 5
Assignment 3 – Assigned week of Nov 18; due Nov 26
Project:
INSTRUCTOR:
ATTENDANCE:
50%
50%
A. G. Straatman, Ph.D., P.Eng.
Professor
Room SEB 2069B
Telephone 519-661-2111 Ext. 88249
E-mail: astraatman@eng.uwo.ca
Office hours: Wednesdays 10:00 - 12:00
Any student who, in the opinion of the instructor, is absent too frequently from class or
laboratory periods in any course, will be reported to the Dean (after due warning has been
given). On the recommendation of the Department concerned, and with the permission of the
Dean, the student will be debarred from taking the regular examination in the course.
PLAGIARISM:
Students must write their essays and assignments in their own words. Whenever students take
an idea, or a passage of text from another author, they must acknowledge their debt both by
using quotation marks where appropriate and by proper referencing such as footnotes or
citations. Plagiarism is a major academic offence (see Scholastic Offence Policy in the Western
Academic Calendar).
ACCESSIBILITY:
Please contact the course instructor if you require material in an alternate format or if any other
arrangements can make this course more accessible to you. You may also wish to contact
Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD) at 661-2111 x 82147 for any specific question
regarding an accommodation.
NOTE:
The above topics and outline are subject to adjustments and changes as needed