Heat and Mass Transfer

Recommended Prerequisites

Thermodynamics, Fluid Mechanics, Heat Transfer (1st cycle).

Teaching Methods

The theoretical classes foster critical thinking in the engineering problem-solving approach, with discussion of course topics illustrated through practical examples. The theoretical-practical classes focus on developing autonomy in the analysis and resolution of applied problems, approached in detail, with a systematic methodology and active student interaction. Assessment methods include a midterm test and a second test or final exam at the end of the semester.

Learning Outcomes

Objectives – To deepen, complement, and apply the fundamental knowledge of Heat Transfer (acquired during the first cycle), focusing on the following topics: emissivity and absorptivity spectra with blackbody radiation fraction; radiation exchange through absorbing media; performance analysis and sizing of finned systems; convection with phase change (boiling and condensation); design and analysis of heat exchangers; evolutionary design; mass transfer.

Skills to be developed – Estimative calculation of heat transfer in industrial systems; design and performance analysis of thermal equipment (e.g., heat exchangers, condensers, evaporators/steam-generating boilers); analysis of mass transfer processes.

Work Placement(s)

No

Syllabus

1. Emissivity and absorptivity spectra, and thermal radiation in absorbing media
2. Systems with fins
3. Convection with phase change: boiling and condensation
4. Heat exchangers
5. Evolutionary design applied to heat exchangers
6. Mass transfer: diffusion and convection.

Head Lecturer(s)

Miguel Rosa Oliveira Panão

Assessment Methods

Assessment
Exam: 100.0%

Bibliography

Por ordem de consulta sugerida:

- Panão, Miguel R.O. (2024) Sebenta de Transferência de Calor e Massa.

- Bergman, Theodore L.; Lavine, Adrienne S.; Incropera, Frank P.; DeWitt, David P. (2018) Fundamentals of Heat and Mass Transfer, 8th Edition, John Wiley & Sons.

- Cengel, Y. A., & Ghajar, A. J. (2020).Heat and Mass Transfer: Fundamentals and Applications. 6^th. Ed., McGraw-Hill Education.

- Bejan, A. (2022). Heat transfer: Evolution, design and performance. John Wiley & Sons.

- Panão, Miguel R.O.; Panão, Marta J.N.O. (2021) Transmissão de Calor: uma abordagem teórico-prática, Quântica Editora.

- Rui Figueiredo, e colab. de José Costa e António Raimundo (2015) Transmissão de Calor - Fundamentos e Aplicações, LIDEL.