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CHE
344
Heat Transfer Laboratory
Laboratory experiments on conduction, convection, radiation, dropwise and film condensation, nucleate and film boiling, and heat exchangers.
Prerequisites:
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Prerequisites by Topic:

  • One-dimensional conduction.
  • Unsteady state conduction.
  • Convection heat transfer inside ducts and over bodies.
  • Condensation.
  • Radiation.
  • Cross flow and double pipe heat exchangers.

Textbook(s):

Chemical Engineering Laboratory Manual

Reference(s):

  • Fundamentals of Heat and Mass Transfer. Frank P. Incropera and David P. DeWitt. 5^th edition, John Wiley & Sons, 2005.
  • Handouts.

Topics Covered:

Laboratory Projects:

- Heat conduction in metals (1 weeks)

- Double pipe heat exchanger (1 weeks)

- Heat Exchanger Rig (condensation) (1 weeks).

- Combined radiation and free convection heat transfer (1 weeks)

- Cross-flow-heat exchanger (1 weeks)

- Automated heat exchanger modules include: ( 3 weeks)

- Agitated tank

- Plate and frame heat exchanger

- Double pipe

- Shell and tube.

Assessment Criteria:

  1. Quizzes
  2. Reports
  3. Final Exams: Oral and written

Course Objectives:

  1. Understanding modes of heat transfer [1, 2]
  2. Ability to conduct experiments [2]
  3. Learning to use effectively different instrumentation [1]

Performance Criteria:

Objective 1:

Students will be able to:

1. Apply the theoretical concepts of conduction, convection and radiation (1)

2. Use different heat transfer equipment (6)

Objective 2:

Students will be able to:

1. Use effectively different instrumentation (6)

2. Analyze experimental data (6)

3. Follow the experimental procedure (6)

4. Gain experience in presenting reports (3)

ABET Category Content:

Engineering Science: 1 Credit or 100%

Course Classification

Student Outcomes Level (L, M, H) Relevant Activities
1. An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics. L Derive proper relation from heat transfer course for the situation in the applied experiment. Use theoretical relations in engineering and science to calculate the proper variables from experimental data.
2. An ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors.
3. An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences. M Write a lab report for each experiment that includes theory explanation, data representation in both tabular and graphical ways, discussion of the results and comparison with theory.
4. An ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts.
5. An ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives. M Perform experiments and related work as a team
6. An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions. H Obtain experimental data by following the proper procedures. Analyze the measured data and the calculated variables to derive the relation between the system variables. Discuss the data and the calculated variables to conclude with engineering judgment to the situation studied in the experiment
7. An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.