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Faculty of Engineering

Course Outline
MECH 346
Course Title: Credits: Contact Hours: Course Prerequisite(s): Course Corequisite(s): Course Description: Heat Transfer 3 (3-1-5) MECH 240 or BREE 301, MECH 331 or BREE 305, MATH 271 or BREE 319 N/A Basic concepts and overview. Steady and unsteady heat conduction. Fin Theory. Convective heat transfer: governing equations; dimensionless parameters; analogy between momentum and heat transfer. Design correlations for forced, natural, and mixed convection. Heat exchangers. Radiative heat transfer: black- and gray-body radiation; shape factors; enclosure theory.

Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board (CEAB) Curriculum Content


CEAB curriculum category content Math Number of AU's 0 Description
Mathematics include appropriate elements of linear algebra, differential and integral calculus, differential equations, probability, statistics, numerical analysis, and discrete mathematics. Natural science includes elements of physics and chemistry, as well as life sciences and earth sciences. The subjects are intended to impart an understanding of natural phenomena and relationships through the use of analytical and/or experimental techniques. Complementary studies include the following areas of study to complement the technical content of the curriculum: engineering economics; the impact of technology on society; subject matter that deals with central issues, methodologies, and thought processes of the arts, humanities and social sciences; management; oral and written communications; healthy and safety; professional ethics, equity and law; and sustainable development and environmental stewardship. Engineering science involves the application of mathematics and natural science to practical problems. They may involve the development of mathematical or numerical techniques, modeling, simulation, and experimental procedures. Such subjects include, among others, applied aspects of strength of materials, fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, electrical and electronic circuits, soil mechanics, automatic control, aerodynamics, transport phenomena, elements of materials science, geoscience, computer science, and environmental science. Engineering design integrates mathematics, natural sciences, engineering sciences, and complementary studies in order to develop elements, systems, and processes to meet specific needs. It is a creative, iterative, and open-ended process, subject to constraints which may be governed by standards or legislation to varying degrees depending upon the discipline. These constraints may also relate to economic, health, safety, environmental, societal or other interdisciplinary factors.

Natural science

12

Complementary studies

Engineering science

33.5

Engineering design

Accreditation units (AU's) are defined on an hourly basis for an activity which is granted academic credit and for which the associated number of hours corresponds to the actual contact time: one hour of lecture (corresponding to 50 minutes of activity) = 1 AU; one hour of laboratory or scheduled tutorial = 0.5 AU. Classes of other than the nominal 50-minute duration are treated proportionally. In assessing the time assigned to determine the AU's of various components of the curriculum, the actual instruction time exclusive of final examinations is used.

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Graduating Student Attributes


This course contributes to the obtention of the following attributes: Graduating student attribute KB PA IN ET

KB - Knowledge Base for Engineering: Demonstrated competence in university level mathematics, natural sciences, engineering fundamentals, and specialized engineering knowledge appropriate to the program. PA - Problem Analysis: An ability to use appropriate knowledge and skills to identify, formulate, analyze, and solve complex engineering problems in order to reach substantiated conclusions. IN - Investigation: An ability to conduct investigations of complex problems by methods that include appropriate experiments, analysis and interpretation of data, and synthesis of information in order to reach valid conclusions. ET - Use of Engineering Tools: An ability to create, select, adapt, and extend appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering tools to a range of engineering activities, from simple to complex, with an understanding of the associated limitations.

Policies
Academic Integrity McGill University values academic integrity. Therefore, all students must understand the meaning and consequences of cheating, plagiarism and other academic offences under the Code of Student Conduct and Disciplinary Procedures. (see www.mcgill.ca/students/srr/honest/ for more information). (approved by Senate on 29 January 2003) In accord with McGill University's Charter of Students' Rights, students in this course have the right to submit in English or in French any written work that is to be graded. (approved by Senate on 21 January 2009) Grading Policy In the Faculty of Engineering, letter grades are assigned according to the grading scheme adopted by the professor in charge of a particular course. This may not correspond to practices in other Faculty and Schools in the University. In the event of extraordinary circumstances beyond the University's control, the content and/or evaluation scheme in this course is subject to change.

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MECH 346 HEAT TRANSFER


INSTRUCTOR B. Rabi Baliga Rm. 370 ENGMD Phone #: 398-6287 [has voice mail] E-Mail: rabi.baliga@mcgill.ca

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T.A.s

Alejandro Perez Alvarado [Grading Midterm Exams / Optional Tutorial (Centralized Office Hour)] E-Mail: alejandro.perez2@mail.mcgill.ca MWF (Sept. 3 Dec. 3): 15:35 16.25 Hrs. in ENGMC 11 M (Sept. 3 Dec. 3): 16:35 17:25 Hrs. in ENGMC 11 Important Notes: (1) All of the above-mentioned time slots are required. On the average, they include three 50-minute lectures and one 50-minute tutorial per week (all given by B. Rabi Baliga); and (2) December 3 is a Tuesday, but the Monday schedule will be followed on this day at McGill.

LECTURES & TUTORIAL

OFFICE HOURS

B. Rabi Baliga: I am always very happy to meet students. However, my office hours will be by appointment only. Best time is Tuesdays, 10:30 11:30 a.m., but other times are also possible. Please send me an e-mail with some suitable time options for an appointment. Alejandro Perez Alvarado TBA MATH 266 or MATH 271 Linear Algebra & PDEs or AEMA 305 or BREE 319 Applied Mathematics MECH 240 Thermodynamics I or BREE 301 Bio-Thermodynamics MECH- 331 Fluid Mechanics I or BREE 305 Fluid Mechanics Note: Before registering for this course, students must have taken and passed all of the above-mentioned prerequisites with a grade of C or better.

OPTIONAL TUTORIAL [Centralized Office hour] PREREQUISITES

TEXTBOOK (Not Required; Recommended)

Heat Transfer by J.P. Holman, 10th Edition, McGraw-Hill Notes: 1) If you wish to get this book, any edition, except Edition 8 (too many typos), is fine; please order/get this book on your own (not stocked in the bookstore); and 2) It is essential to download lecture and tutorial notes from myCourses and bring hardcopies of these notes with you to class.

REFERENCE BOOKS

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Fundamentals of Heat and Mass Transfer by F.P. Incropera and D.P. DeWitt, John Wiley & Sons Principles of Heat Transfer by Frank Kreith and Mark S. Bohn, Brooks/Cole 3

GRADING POLICY

MECH 346 HEAT TRANSFER

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Home Assignments 0% [Total of 10-11 sets; highly recommended; NOT to be turned in for grading] [Note: One out of six problems in the final exam will be straight out of the Home Assignments] Given: Fridays. Expected to be done by: the following Friday Midterm Examination 1 (50 Minutes) [Wednesday, October 16, 15:30 16:30 hrs; Rooms TBA] Midterm Examination 2 (50 Minutes) [Friday, November 15, 15:30 16:30 hrs; Rooms TBA] 20 % 20 %

Final Examination (3 Hours) 60 % [During the period Thursday, Dec. 5 Wednesday, Dec. 18 (inclusive), 2013] NOTES: (1) All examinations will be in the Closed-Book, Closed-Notes Format. For each exam, Summary Sheets will be prepared and provided by B. Rabi Baliga. (2) Only Faculty Standard Calculator allowed in the examinations. (3) Message from Deputy Provost (Student Life and Learning): In the event of extraordinary circumstances beyond the Universitys control, the content and/or evaluation scheme in this course is subject to change.

McGill Senate Resolutions and other Notices


McGill University values academic integrity. Therefore all students must understand the meaning and consequences of cheating, plagiarism and other academic offences under the Code of Student Conduct and Disciplinary Procedures (see http://www.mcgill.ca/students/srr/honest for more information). L'universit McGill attache une haute importance lhonntet acadmique. Il incombe par consquent tous les tudiants de comprendre ce que l'on entend par tricherie, plagiat et autres infractions acadmiques, ainsi que les consquences que peuvent avoir de telles actions, selon le Code de conduite de l'tudiant et des procdures disciplinaires (pour de plus amples renseignements, veuillez consulter le site http://www.mcgill.ca/students/srr/honest. In accord with McGill Universitys Charter of Students Rights, students in this course have the right to submit in English or in French any written work that is to be graded. Instructor generated course materials (e.g., handouts, notes, summaries, exam questions, etc.) are protected by law and may not be copied or distributed in any form or in any medium without explicit permission of the instructor. Note that infringements of copyright can be subject to follow up by the University under the Code of Student Conduct and Disciplinary Procedures.

MECH 346 HEAT TRANSFER OBJECTIVES (LEARNING OUTCOMES) OF THIS COURSE 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Physical mechanisms responsible for heat transfer Basic laws of heat transfer and their significance

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Mathematical models of heat transfer: conduction; single-phase convection (forced, natural, and mixed convection); and radiation (some basic aspects) Empirical correlations for forced, natural, and mixed convection Applications Relatively simple yet practical problems Think critically, constructively, and creatively in this context

Additional Notes
Please also review the Faculty of Engineering code of ethics embodied in the Blueprint (see http://www.mcgill.ca/engineering/blueprint/) Please think critically constantly Please ask questions Please work hard and work smart Please, no eating or drinking in class; come to class on time; and enjoy the course

Fall 2013 MECH 346 HEAT TRANSFER LIST OF TOPICS

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Topic

Corresponding Chapters and Sections in the Textbook (Heat Transfer, by J.P. Holman, 10th Edition) Chapter 1: Sections 1-1 to 1-6 Chapter 2: Sections 2-1 to 2-11; and Chapter 3: Sections 3-1 to 3-4 Chapter 4: Sections 4-1 to 4-5; and Appendix C Chapter 5: Sections 5-1, 5-2, 5-4 to 5-7; and Appendix B Chapter 5: Sections 5-8, 5-9; and Chapter 6: Sections 6-1, 6-3, 6-4, and 6-6 Chapter 5: Sections 5-10, 5-11; and Chapter 6: Section 6-2 Chapter 7: Sections 7.1 to 7-7, 7-9 to 7-14 Chapter 10: Sections 10-1 to 10-6, and 10-9 Chapters 8: Sections 8-1 to 8-8, and 8-13

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.

Introduction to Heat Transfer Steady-State Conduction Transient (Unsteady-State) Conduction Analysis of Forced Convection External Forced Convection Internal Forced Convection Natural (Free) Convection Heat Exchangers Radiation Heat Transfer

Recommended Reading: Overall Goals:

Numerical Methods for Solution of Heat Conduction Problems: Chapter 3, Sections 3-5 3-9; and Chapter 4: Sections 4-6 and 4-7; and Appendix D To enable the students to develop the following: command of the abovementioned topics and ability to think critically in the corresponding areas; skills needed to solve related problems in engineering and in the environment; and ability to design heat transfer devices and systems. Of course, these are all life-long pursuits: every day is a learning experience, in general. Let us seize each moment and enjoy it

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