HEAT TRANSFER
| Title | ΜΕΤΑΔΟΣΗ ΘΕΡΜΟΤΗΤΑΣ / HEAT TRANSFER |
| Code | 122 |
| Faculty | Engineering |
| School | Mechanical Engineering |
| Cycle / Level | 1st / Undergraduate |
| Teaching Period | Winter |
| Coordinator | Christos Vlachokostas |
| Common | Yes |
| Status | Active |
| Course ID | 20000342 |
Programme of Study: UPS of School of Mechanical Engineering
Registered students: 298
| Orientation | Attendance Type | Semester | Year | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Core | Compulsory Course | 5 | 3 | 6 |
| Academic Year | 2023 – 2024 |
| Class Period | Winter |
| Faculty Instructors | |
| Weekly Hours | 5 |
| Class ID | 600240023
|
Course Type 2021
General Foundation
Course Type 2016-2020
- Background
Course Type 2011-2015
General Foundation
Mode of Delivery
- Face to face
Digital Course Content
- e-Study Guide https://qa.auth.gr/en/class/1/600240023
Language of Instruction
- Greek (Instruction, Examination)
Prerequisites
Required Courses
- 102 PHYSICS
- 113 THERMODYNAMICS I
- 118 FLUID MECHANICS I
- 101 CALCULUS I (MATHEMATICS I)
- 106 CALCULUS II (MATHEMATICS II)
- 111 DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS (MATHEMATICS III)
- 120 NUMERICAL ANALYSIS
General Prerequisites
MATHEMATICS,
PHYSICS,
THERMODYNAMICS,
FLUID DYNAMICS
Learning Outcomes
The aim of the course "Heat Transfer" is the analysis of the conditions and physical mechanisms that lead to heat transfer. Within the framework of the semester, the student has the opportunity to study the kinetics of transfer for the basic physical mechanisms (conduction, convection, radiation), to apply basic balance equations (mass, energy, concentration) and to calculate the rate of heat transfer. Also, the center of gravity of the course is the correct calculation of the total heat transfer coeffient for a heat transfer problem, especially when all physical mechanisms are combined.
The course highlights the basic relationships and interactions with Thermodynamics and Fluid Mechanics, within the framework of Thermal Systems Mechanics.
Upon sucessful completion of the courses the students will:
- Understand fundamentals of Heat Tranfer
- Solve practical examples of heat transfer
- Be able to address practical problems related to the profession of the Mechanical Engineer
General Competences
- Apply knowledge in practice
- Retrieve, analyse and synthesise data and information, with the use of necessary technologies
- Adapt to new situations
- Make decisions
- Work autonomously
- Work in an interdisciplinary team
- Respect natural environment
- Advance free, creative and causative thinking
Course Content (Syllabus)
The heat transfer course contains the following topics:
Conduction, Fourier's Law, Thermal conductivity of solids, fluids and gases, Temperature field and the Heat diffusion equation, One-dimensional, steady-state heat conduction,heat conduction from Fins; Transient heat conduction; Convection; Boiling and Condensation; Heat Exchangers; Number of Transfer Units (NTU), Thermal radiation.
Keywords
Conduction, Convection;Boiling and Condensation; Heat Exchangers;Radiation.
Educational Material Types
- Slide presentations
- Interactive excersises
- Book
Use of Information and Communication Technologies
Use of ICT
- Use of ICT in Course Teaching
- Use of ICT in Laboratory Teaching
- Use of ICT in Communication with Students
Description
Video and image projection with the use of a beamer
Course management through the e-class web application
Course Organization
| Activities | Workload | ECTS | Individual | Teamwork | Erasmus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lectures | 100 | 3.3 | |||
| Laboratory Work | 30 | 1 | |||
| Reading Assigment | 20 | 0.7 | |||
| Tutorial | 17 | 0.6 | |||
| Project | 10 | 0.3 | |||
| Exams | 3 | 0.1 | |||
| Total | 180 | 6 |
Student Assessment
Description
In addition, students can work three non-obligatory Exercise Sheets, which are assessed by the Professor.
Student Assessment methods
- Written Exam with Short Answer Questions (Summative)
- Written Exam with Extended Answer Questions (Summative)
- Written Assignment (Formative)
- Written Exam with Problem Solving (Summative)
Bibliography
Course Bibliography (Eudoxus)
1.Χρίστος Βλαχοκώστας, "Μετάδοση Θερμότητας: Βασικές έννοιες και πρακτικά παραδείγματα", 1η εκδοση, Εκδόσεις Γιαχούδη, 2025, Κωδικός Βιβλίου στον Εύδοξο: 143554986, ISBN 9786185393625.
2. Kreith Frank, Maglik Raj, (Δημήτριος Κουμπογιάννης, Επιστ. επιμέλεια), "Μεταφορά Θερμότητας: Βασικές Αρχές και Εφαρμογές" 8η Έκδοση, ΕΚΔΟΣΕΙΣ Α. ΤΖΙΟΛΑ & ΥΙΟΙ Α.Ε., 2021, Κωδικός Βιβλίου στον Εύδοξο: 86201260, ISBN 9789604188581
Κωδικός Βιβλίου στον Εύδοξο: 86201260
Additional bibliography for study
1. Incropera F. P., Dewitt D. P., Bergman T. L., Lavine A. S., (2017). Introduction to Heat Transfer. John Wiley & sons, Inc. (8th edition).
2. Holman J. P. (2009). Heat Transfer. McGraw - Hill (10th edition).
3. Cengel Y. A. (2002). Heat Transfer, A Practical Approach. McGraw Hill (3nd edition).
4. Πασπαλάς Κ. (2002). Μετάδοση Θερμότητας. Εκδόσεις ΣΜΗΒΕ
Last Update
21-10-2025
