Heat and Mass Transfer

The course can be taken as single course.

Heat Transfer, is a required course for building engineering and optional for electrical/mechanical engineering students. The course presents the three modes of heat transfer: conduction, convection, and radiation. One-dimensional steady and transient conduction is studied for planar, cylindrical, and spherical geometries. The lumped capacitance analysis is used for transient conduction when appropriate. Analytical and numerical methods are presented for two-dimensional conduction problems, including the analysis of extended surfaces. Convection heat transfer is studied in both internal and external geometries and under laminar and turbulent flow regimes. External flows include cooling on flat plates due to laminar and turbulent boundary layer flows, and cooling of cylinders due to cross flow. The convection heat transfer analysis in internal flows considers laminar and turbulent pipe flows. Free convection is also considered where heat transfer is due to flow induced by fluid buoyancy. Radiation heat transfer is studied by considering both the general characteristics of radiation as well as the properties of radiating surfaces and radiation heat transfer between surfaces. Methods for solving multi-mode heat transfer are presented throughout the course. Heat exchangers and heat transfer from extended surfaces are two applications studied in the course. The mass transfer will cover the movement of moisture and dampness in buildings.

The course provides understanding and tools to carry out the design and analysis of processes involving heat transfer and mass transfer.

After completing the course the student will understand the fundamental physical principles of heat and mass transfer,

The course develops basic knowledge and problem solving skills in the areas of heat transfer and mass transfer.

The course provides understanding and tools to carry out the design and analysis of processes involving heat transfer and mass transfer with building applications in particular.

1. Integrated building technology

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in building / construction engineering, or HVAC / energy engineering. Applicants with other subject combinations (energy and environment, fire, etc.) are assessed separately.

Regulations on admission to studies at UiT state that in order to be admitted to a master's degree program of 120 ects-credits, there are requirements for specialization in subjects, courses or subject groups of a minimum of 80 ects-credits or integrated education of a minimum of 120 ects-credits. For the field of study Integrated Building Technology, the requirement for professional specialization within the subject areas building / construction, house building technology, construction technology or HVAC / energy technology applies. Applicants with other specializations may be admitted after special assessment.

In addition, there is a requirement for basic knowledge of at least 25 ects-credits in mathematics (cf. Mathematics 1, 2 and 3), at least 5 ects-credits in statistics / probability and at least 7.5 ects-credits in physics in accordance with the framework plan for the Bachelor of Engineering.

2. Water and sewage technology

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in construction engineering, civil engineering, water and sewerage engineering, environmental engineering, HVAC engineering and energy technology. Applicants with other subject combinations (water sciences, sanitary and environmental sciences, hydrology / hydraulics, etc.) are considered separately.

Regulations on admission to studies at UiT state that in order to be admitted to a master's degree program of 120 ects-credits, there are requirements for specialization in subjects, courses or subject groups of a minimum of 80 ects-credits or integrated education of a minimum of 120 ects-credits. For the field of study Water and Sewerage Technology, the requirement for professional specialization in construction, water and sewerage technology, civil engineering and HVAC applies. Applicants with other specializations can be admitted after special assessment. Basic knowledge of water and drainage technology is recommended.

In addition, there is a requirement for basic knowledge of at least 25 ects-credits in mathematics (cf. Mathematics 1, 2 and 3), at least 5 ects-credits in statistics / probability and at least 7.5 ects-credits in physics in accordance with the framework plan for the Bachelor of Engineering.

Application code: 9371

After passing the course, students will have the following learning outcomes:

Knowledge and understanding:

• Understanding of physical laws and mathematical equations that govern heat and mass transfer phenomenon and various applications
• Knowledge about mechanisms of different mode of heat and mass transfer
• Understanding of heat exchangers

Skills:

• Solve steady one-dimensional heat transfer problems analytically. Use resistance method to approximate solutions to composite geometries
• Solve transient heat transfer problems using analytical methods and charts,
• Calculate heat transfer coefficients for free and forced convections, external and internal flows
• Calculate shape factors radiative heat fluxes between surfaces of simple geometries
• Analyse heat exchangers using NTNU and LMTD methods
• Calculate gradient driven species mass fluxes i.e. moisture transfer in buildings.
• Understanding moist air and use of mollier chart

Competence:

• Apply heat and mass transfer knowledge to estimate heat losses in various applications particularly in buildings.
• Understanding of cooling and heating loads in HVAC applications.

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This course is open to incoming exchange students.

Study Level: Master's

This course has admission prerequisites, which are listed under the Admission requirements section. Please review this information carefully before adding the course to your Learning Agreement

For details on how to apply for exchange, course selection guidelines, or to contact the Incoming Admissions Team, please visit: Admissions for Student Exchange.

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