Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering

Department of Mechanical Engineering

HEAT TRANSFER
(Date of document: 2ND April 2018)

Course Code : MEHB323

Course Status : Core
Level : Degree
Semester Taught : 6
Credit : 3
Pre-requisites : MEHB 223: Mechanics of Fluids I
MEHB 213: Thermodynamics I

Assessments : Quizzes 10%

Tutorial Assignments 20%
Tests 30%
Final Examination 40%

Lecturers : Prof. Dr. Md. Mujibur Rahman

Room BN-0-024
E-mail: mujibur@uniten.edu.my

Dr. Lim Chin Wai

Room BN-1-012, ext. 2293
E-mail: Lchinwai@uniten.edu.my

Dr. Tan Ee Sann

Room BN-3-026, ext. 6479
E-mail: eesann@uniten.edu.my

Course Description : This course provides the scientific basis for of the design of
thermal systems based on heat transfer requirements.
Introduction to heat transfer, conduction, convection and
radiation heat transfer are covered. Detailed analysis on steady
state and transient conductions are taught. External as well as
internal forced convection and natural convection are also
taught. Application of conduction and convection heat transfer in
designing the heat exchanger is also carried out in detail.

Course Objectives : The aims of this course are to:

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1. Introduce the three different modes of heat transfer

2. Cover the computation and analysis of the unidirectional
steady state/transient heat conduction problems.
3. Cover the analysis of the forced convection
(external/internal) problems.
4. Introduce the solution of open ended problems involve
multimode heat transfer.
5. Cover the design and analysis of thermal systems (HX).
Transferrable Skills : Ability to design and analyse systems involving heat transfer.

Course Outcomes (CO)

- what students to achieve and to be assessed upon completing this course

No. Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:

CO1 Identify the physical origin of heat and three different modes of heat transfer.

CO2 Derive and analyse conduction heat diffusion equations.

CO3 Identify and solve unidirectional steady-state heat conduction problems.

CO4 Identify and solve transient heat conduction problems.

CO5 Solve multimode heat transfer problems using the fundamental principles of heat
transfer.

CO6 Analyse external and/or internal forced convection problems.

CO7 Design and analyse heat exchanger.

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Department of Mechanical Engineering

Course Outline:

Topic 1: INTRODUCTION
 Physical origins and rate equations
 The conservation of energy requirement
 Analysis of heat transfer problem

Topic 2: FUNDAMENTAL CONCEPTS OF CONDUCTION

 The conduction rate equation
 The thermal properties of matter
 The heat diffusion equation
 Boundary and initial conditions

Topic 3: SEATDY-STATE, ONE-DIMENSIONAL CONDUCTION

 The plane wall
 Radial systems
 Conduction with thermal energy generation
 Heat transfer from extended surfaces

Topic 4: TRANSIENT CONDUCTION

 The lumped capacitance method
 Exact method
 Approximate method

Topic 5: INTRODUCTION TO CONVECTION

 Convection boundary layers
 Local and average convection coefficients
 Flow profiles
 Boundary layers analogies

Topic 6: EXTERNAL FORCED CONVECTION

 Flat plate in parallel flow
 Cylinder & sphere in cross-flow
 Flow across banks of tubes

Topic 7: INTERNAL FORCED CONVECTION

 Hydrodynamic consideration
 Thermal consideration
 Energy balance

Topic 8: HEAT EXCHANGER

 LMTD method
 Effectiveness vs NTU method
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Main Reference
Principles of Heat and Mass Transfer, Frank P. Incropera, et. al. 7th Edition, John Wiley & Sons.

Additional Reference(s)
1. Principles of Heat Transfer, Frank Kreith & Mark S. Bohn, 6th Edition, Brooks/Cole
(Thomson Learning).
2. Heat Transfer, J. P. Holman, 9th Edition (McGraw-Hill, Inc.)

Website
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Course Outcomes :
MQF1 MQF1 MQF6 MQF6 MQF2 MQF4 MQF3 MQF4 MQF5 MQF5 MQF7 MQF8
Course Outcome PO1 PO2 PO3 PO 4 PO5 PO6 PO9 PO PO PO12
PO7 PO8
a b c a b a b c a b c a b a b a b c 10 11 a b

CO1: Identify the physical

origin of heat and three

different modes of heat
transfer

CO2: Derive and analyse

conduction heat diffusion 
equations

CO3: Identify and solve

unidirectional steady-state 
heat conduction problems

CO4: Identify and solve

transient heat conduction 
problems.

CO5: Solve multimode heat

transfer problems using the

fundamental principles of
heat transfer

CO6: Analyse external

and/or internal forced 
convection problems

CO7: Design and analyse heat


exchanger

Assessment-Course Outcomes Matrix :

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MQF1 MQF1 MQF1 MQF1 MQF1 MQF1 MQF1

PO1(a) PO1(a) PO1(b) PO1(b) PO1(c) PO2(a) PO2(a)
Assessments CO1 CO2 CO3 CO4 CO5 CO6 CO7
Tutorial Assignments (20%)       
Quizzes (10%)     
Test 1 (15%)   
Test 2 (15%)   
Final Exam (40%)    

PO emphasis :
Current MQF1 MQF1 MQF6 MQF6 MQF2 MQF4 MQF3 MQF4 MQF5 MQF5 MQF7 MQF8
Total
Coverage PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7 PO8 PO9 PO10 PO11 PO12
(%) 72.5 27.5 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 100

Bloom's Coverage (%) :

Cognitive
Psychomotor Affective Total
Low Med Hi
Current Coverage (%) 13.5 57.5 29 0.0 0.0 100
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What is Program Educational Objectives (PEO)?

PEO are objectives that UNITEN graduates should achieve after five (5) years of graduation.

Summary of BME Programme Educational Objectives (PEO)

Program Educational Objectives

PEO No.
UNITEN produces Mechanical Engineering graduates who:
PEO1 Practicing engineers in mechanical engineering with the ability to venture into energy related business.
PEO2 Hold leadership responsibilities and/or establish their own enterprises.
PEO3 Have professional qualifications/certifications in mechanical engineering related areas.
PEO4 Engages in activities to enhance knowledge in their professional works

What are Programme Outcomes (PO)?

POs are the expected traits that UNITEN students should have upon graduation.

COE Programme Outcomes (PO)

Program Outcomes

PO Students graduating from the Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering (BME) program will have
No. the ability to:

Statement Sub-attributes

a)Comprehend the fundamental knowledge of

mathematics, science and mechanical engineering
(C1,C2)
Apply fundamental knowledge of
b) Apply fundamental knowledge of mathematics,
mathematics, science and mechanical
science and mechanical engineering principles in
PO1 engineering principles in solving complex
solving engineering problems (C3, C4)
problems
c) Solve complex engineering problems by
WA1 (WK1-WK4) [MQF1]
relating/incorporating fundamental knowledge of
mathematics, science and mechanical engineering
principles. (C5,C6)

Identify, formulate, analyze and solve a) Identify, formulate and solve mechanical engineering
complex mechanical engineering problems (C3, C4)
PO2
problems b) Evaluate and synthesize the solution to complex
WA2 (WK1-WK4) [MQF1] mechanical engineering problems (C5,C6)
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PO Program Outcomes
No.

a) Illustrate solutions for mechanical engineering

Design solutions for complex
mechanical engineering problems that
meet specific needs with appropriate
PO3
consideration for public health and
safety, culture, society, and environment
WA3 (WK5) [MQF6]
problems with appropriate consideration for public
health and safety. (C3, C4)
b) Illustrate solutions for mechanical engineering
problems with appropriate consideration for culture,
society, and environment. (C3, C4)
c) Propose solutions for complex mechanical
engineering problems that meet specific needs with
appropriate consideration for public health and
safety, culture, society, and environment. (C5,C6)

a) Use research methods for collecting data (C1, C2)

Conduct investigations, interpret data
b) Analyze and interpret data using engineering
and provide conclusions in investigating
principles and appropriate techniques (C3,C4)
PO4 complex problems related to mechanical
c) Design & evaluate solutions to complex engineering
engineering
problems by employing research methods and data
WA4 (WK8) [MQF6]
interpretation skills (C5,C6)

Create appropriate techniques, select

a) Usage of modern tools to execute mechanical
resources, and apply modern
engineering activities (P1,P2)
PO5 engineering tools to execute complex
b) Manipulation of modern tool to execute complex
engineering activities
engineering activities (P3,P4)
WA5 (WK6) [MQF2]

Apply reasoning in assessing societal,
health, safety, legal and cultural issues
and the consequent responsibilities
PO6
relevant to professional engineering
practice
WA6 (WK7) [MQF4]
a) Apply reasoning in assessing societal, legal and
cultural issues and the consequent responsibilities
relevant to professional engineering practice (C3, C4)
b) Apply reasoning in assessing health and safety
issues and the consequent responsibilities relevant to
professional engineering practice (C3, C4)

Demonstrate knowledge of the impact

of professional engineering solutions in
PO7 environmental contexts and the need for No sub-attribute (C2,C3)
sustainable development
WA7 (WK7) [MQF3]

Demonstrate commitment to
PO8 professional and ethical principles No sub-attribute (A3)
WA8 (WK7) [MQF4]
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PO Program Outcomes
No.
a) Communicate effectively by means of oral
presentation (P3)
Communicate effectively on complex b) Communicate effectively by means of report writing
PO9 engineering activities (P3)
WA10 [MQF5] c) Communicate effectively by means of oral
presentation and/or report writing on complex
engineering activities (P3)
Function effectively as an individual
and in a group with the capacity to be a
PO10 No sub-attribute (A4)
leader
WA9 [MQF5]
Acknowledge the need for, and be able
PO11 to engage in life-long learning No sub-attribute (C2)
WA12 [MQF7]

Demonstrate knowledge on project a) Demonstrate knowledge on project management

management principles and principles (C2,C3)
PO12
entrepreneurship skills b) Demonstrate knowledge on entrepreneurship skills
WA11 [MQF8] (C2,C3)

Malaysian Qualifications Framework Learning Outcome Domains (MQF LOD) & iCGPA

The Malaysia Education Blueprint 2015-2025 (Higher Education) or the MEB (HE) (Ministry of Higher Education, 2015) is formulated
based on the vision and aspiration of Malaysia Education Development Plan (2013 – 2015) and National Higher Education Strategic Plan (or
Pelan Strategik Pengajian Tinggi Negara (PSPTN)) in educating students who are knowledgeable, skilled and talented to face the challenges of
the 21st century.

Shift 1 of the blueprint aims to foster graduates who are holistic, balanced and entrepreneurial in line with the National Education
Philosophy.

One of the initiatives in Shift 1 is the implementation of the integrated assessment system which materialises student holistic attainment
based on the learning experiences in higher education known as integrated CGPA or iCGPA.

iCGPA illustrates attainment of eight domains of learning outcomes listed in the Malaysian Qualifications Framework.

Malaysian Qualifications Framework Learning Outcome Domains (MQF LOD)

Domain
MQF1 Knowledge
MQF2 Practical Skills
MQF3 Social Skills and Responsibilities
MQF4 Values, Attitude and Professionalism
MQF5 Communication, Leadership and Teamwork Skills
MQF6 Problem Solving and Scientific Skills
MQF7 Information Management and Lifelong Learning Skills
MQF8 Managerial and Entrepreneurial Skills