THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN

MECHANICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT

ME339(HeatTransfer)
Course Syllabus Fall 2016
Unique #18055
[Meeting Location: ETC 2.136; MWF 11 - 12 AM]
Instructor

Dr. Alex Heltzel

Campus Office: ETC 7.126
Office Phone: (512) 471-3095
e-mail: alexheltzel@utexas.edu

Office Hours M,W 10-11 AM; or by prior arrangement

TA

Manojkumar Lokanathan, Office Hours: ETC 3.150, Tuesday 2-3:30 pm,

Friday 12-2 pm, email: manoj.l@utexas.edu

Textbook

Fundamentals of Heat and Mass Transfer, 6th or 7th Edition,

Incropera, DeWitt, Bergman, Lavine, John Wiley & Sons, 2007 & 2011

Prereqs

Thermodynamics, Fluid Mechanics, Differential Equations. A working

knowledge of these topics as well as math, physics, and chemistry is assumed.

Overview

This course is an introduction to the three modes of heat transfer (conduction,

convection, and radiation) and to problems where combinations of these
modes occur. Applications to practical systems are stressed. The course
objectives are to provide understanding of the physical processes involved in
heat transfer, to develop analytical skills, and to increase your ability to handle
realistic engineering problems. At the completion of this course, each of you
should 1) have an understanding of the physical processes governing heat
transfer; 2) be able to analyze and solve conduction, convection, and radiation
transfer problems to determine temperature distributions and/or energy
transfer rates for steady and transient conditions; and 3) be able to analyze and
design common heat transfer equipment and devices that include extended
surfaces (fins) and heat exchangers.

Assignments

A schedule of study and reading assignments is attached. You are expected to

be conversant with the essentials of each lesson from your readings prior to
class. Lectures will focus on the fundamental concepts and more difficult
aspects of the lesson material.

Homework

Homeworkproblemsandduedateswillbeassignedseparatelyaswemove
throughthesemester.Engineeringisaproblemsolvingprofession.Your

successinthiscourse,asinengineeringpractice,willdependuponyour
abilitytoaddressavarietyofpracticalproblems.Therefore,thereis
absolutelynosubstituteforputtingpenciltopaperandworkingthrougha
problembyyourself.Youareencouragedtoworkmoreproblemsthanthose
assigned.Solutionswillbeprovidedanddiscusseduponrequest.The more
problems of different types that you address, the better you will understand
the principals involved. Remember, you learn best by doing.
Late homework will receive reduced credit. Your solutions are expected to be
neat, well organized, and legible. Free collaboration and teamwork on
homework is permitted and encouraged. However, the homework solutions
that you submit are expected to be your own work. Simple copying of any
material is scholastic dishonesty and will be dealt with accordingly. Any
student handing in a homework assignment containing any material that is
merely copied from the solutions manual, another student, or a previous
semester will be awarded no credit for that entire homework assignment.
Thesolutionmanualforourassignedtextbooksisnotanappropriate
referencesource.I am well aware that students are able to obtain
solutions for end of chapter problems in our textbook. Doing so, and then
relying heavily on these, ultimately short changes the learning process
and is a proven, ineffective means for learning that will very likely
impact your final grade and what you learn.
Grading

2 Exams
Individual homework and other assignments
Final Exam

50%
15%
35%

Final Exam

A final exam will be administered during the scheduled exam period.

Class Format

Interactive lecture, i.e., students are expected to come to class prepared to

participate in discussion of the reading material assigned for that day.

Attendance

Regular attendance is expected. Frequent absences, lack of attention, or lack

of participation will be taken into account when assigning grades.

Evaluation

Each of you will be provided with an opportunity to evaluate the course, the
instructor, and TA at the end of the semester. We will use the standard form
supplemented with some additional questions. Feedback is always welcome at
any time as to how the course (its content or administration) may be improved.

Other Administrative Matters

1) Students who violate University rules on scholastic dishonesty are subject to
disciplinary penalties, including the possibility of failure in the course and/or dismissal
from the University. Since such dishonesty harms the individual, all students, and the
integrity of the University, policies on academic dishonesty will be strictly enforced.
For further information please visit the Student Judicial Services web site:
http://deanofstudents.utexas.edu/sjs/
2) An engineering student must have the Deans approval to add or drop a course after the
fourth class day of the term. Adds or drops are not approved after this except for good
cause. Good cause is interpreted to be documented evidence of an extenuating
nonacademic circumstance (such as health or personal problems) that did not exist on
or before the fourth class day. Applications for approval to drop a course after the
fourth class day should be made in the Office of Student Affairs, ECJ 2.200.
3) Web-based, password-protected class sites are available for all accredited courses
taught at The University. Syllabi, handouts, assignments and other resources are types
of information that may be available within these sites. Site activities could include
exchanging e-mail, engaging in class discussions and chats, and exchanging files. In
addition, class e-mail rosters will be a component of the sites. Students who do not
want their names included in these electronic class rosters must restrict their directory
information in the Office of the Registrar, Main Building, Room 1. For information on
restricting directory information see:
http://www.utexas.edu/student/registrar/catalogs/gi00-01/app/appc09.html. Course
documents will be posted on: http://canvas.utexas.edu /; i.e., Canvas with UT EID login.
4) All students should become familiar with the University's official e-mail student notification
policy. It is the student's responsibility to keep the University informed as to changes in his or
her e-mail address. Students are expected to check e-mail on a frequent and regular basis in
order to stay current with University-related communications, recognizing that certain
communications may be time-critical. It is recommended that e-mail be checked daily, but at
a minimum, twice per week. The complete text of this policy and instructions for updating
your e-mail address are available at http://www.utexas.edu/its/policies/emailnotify.html. In
this course e-mail will be used as a means of communication with students. You will be
responsible for checking your e-mail regularly for class work and announcements.
5) The University of Texas at Austin provides, upon request, appropriate academic adjustments
for qualified students with disabilities. Any student with a documented disability (physical or
cognitive) who requires academic accommodations should contact the Division of Diversity
and Community Engagement, Services for Students with Disabilities, 471-6259,
http://www.utexas.edu/diversity/ddce/ssd/.
6) By UT Austin policy, you must notify me of your pending absence at least fourteen days prior
to the date of observance of a religious holy day. If you must miss a class, an examination, a
work assignment, or a project in order to observe a religious holy day, you will be given an
opportunity to complete the missed work within a reasonable time after the absence.

Lesson Schedule, Topics, and Assignments

ME 339 (Heat Transfer)
Fall Semester 2016
In general, you may ignore sections of your readings having to do with mass transfer.
However, mass transfer and heat transfer are entirely analogous. Once you understand
one of these topics you have a huge leg up on understanding the other.
The end of chapter summaries are excellent and should be studied!
Date

Subject/Topic (subject to change)

Readings

24 Aug

Introduction, Basic Concepts

Modes of Heat Transfer

Chapter 1

26 Aug

Modes of Heat Transfer

Fouriers Law of Conduction

Sec 2.1, 2.2

29 Aug

Heat Diffusion Equations, 1-D Conduction

31 Aug

1-D Conduction, Electrical Analogy

Sec 3.1, 3.2

Scan tables A.1 thru A.3
Sec 3.3

2 Sep

1-D Radial and Spherical Systems

5 Sep

Labor Day

7 Sep

Fins, Extended Surfaces

9 Sep

Extended Surfaces, Heat Sources

12 Sep

General Conduction Equations

Sec 2.3, 2.4, and 2.5

14 Sep

General Conduction Equations, Heat Sources

Sec 3.4 and 3.5

Appendix C

16 Sep

Heat Sources, Conduction Problems

19 Sep

Lumped Capacity

Sec 5.1, 5.2, and 5.3

21 Sep

Unsteady Conduction

Sec 5.4 thru 5.8

23 Sep

Unsteady Conduction

Sec 3.3, 3.6

Date

Subject/Topic

Readings

26 Sep

Numerical Methods

28 Sep

Introduction to Convection

Chapter 4
Sec 5.10 and 5.11
Class Handout/Notes
Sec 1.2.2
Sec 6.1 thru 6.3

30 Sep

Review and problem session

3 Oct

EXAM #1

5 Oct

Differential Equations of the Boundary Layer

Sec 6.4 thru 6.7

7 Oct

Dimensionless Parameters in Forced Convection

Sec 6.4 thru 6.7

10 Oct

External Flow, Blasius Solution

Reynolds-Colburn Analogy

Intro to Chapter 7
Sec 7.1 and 7.2
Scan tables A.4 thru A.7

12 Oct

External Flow; Turbulent Heat Transfer

Sec 7.3 thru 7.5

14 Oct

Turbulent Heat Transfer,

Flow over a Cylinder and Sphere

Sec 7.3 thru 7.5

17 Oct

Internal Flow; Laminar Tube Flow

Sec 8.1 thru 8.4

19 Oct

Empirical Formulas for Pipe and Tube Flow

Sec 8.5 and 8.6

Sec 8.10 and Table 8.4
Scan Sec 8.7 and 8.8

21 Oct

Internal Flow, Problems

24 Oct

Natural/Free Convection

Sec 9.1 thru 9.5

26 Oct

Empirical Formulas for Free Convection

Sec 9.6 and 9.9

Scan Sec 9.7 and 9.8

28 Oct

Free Convection, Problems

31 Oct

Heat Exchangers

Sec 7.6

02 Nov

Heat Exchanger, LMTD Method

Sec 11.1-11.3

04 Nov

Heat Exchangers, NTU-Effectiveness Method

Sec 11.4, 11.5, and 11.7

Scan Sec 11.6

WEL 3.502 6-8 pm

Date

Subject/Topic

Readings

07 Nov

EXAM #2

09 Nov

Introduction to Radiation

11 Nov

Radiation Processes and Properties

14 Nov

Radiation Processes and Properties

16 Nov

View Factor and View Factor Algebra

18 Nov

View Factors, Radiation Problems

21 Nov

Radiation Exchange, Radiation Shields

23 Nov

Happy Thanksgiving

25 Nov

Happy Thanksgiving

28 Nov

Radiation Exchange

30 Nov

Radiation problems, Multi-mode Intro

02 Dec

Multi-Mode/Combined Mode Heat Transfer

05 Dec

Multi-Mode/Combined Mode Heat Transfer

10 Dec

Comprehensive Final Exam

WEL 3.502 6-8 pm

Chap 12
(omit Environ. Radiation)

Sec 13.1

Sec 13.2 (6th Ed), 13.3 (7th Ed)

Sec 13.3 (6th Ed), 13.4 (7th Ed)

(2-5 PM) Location TBD