Description

Theory
1

Theory/Practice
2

Instructors

Albina Sa Ribeiro

Contents

CP1. Heat conduction equation (2 weeks)

CP2. Two-dimensional, steady-state conduction: finite difference equations (1.5 weeks)

CP3. Transient heat conduction (2 weeks)

CP4. Radiation heat transfer: the properties of radiation; radiation exchange between black and gray surfaces (2.5 weeks)

CP5. Open channel flow (3 weeks)

CP6. Flow of non-Newtonian fluids: determination of reological properties; flow of non-Newtonian fluids inside channels (2 weeks).

CP7. Gas-solid fluidization: particle characterization, homogeneous and bubbling fluidization and circulating fluidized beds (2 weeks)

Learning Outcomes

The main objectives of this subject are to provide competences in the following areas:

OBJ1 - the heat conduction equation, numerical methods applied to conduction heat transfer, heat transfer by radiation
OBJ2 - techniques of solid and fluid transport, as open channel flow, non-Newtonian fluid flows and gas-solid fluidization.
OBJ3 - perform the analysis of thermal systems
OBJ4 - design of transport systems involving open channel flow, non-Newtonian fluids, gas-solid fluidization.