Advanced Transport Phenomena
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| CHEE3033 | Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineeri | 3 | 10 | Spring China |
- Code
- CHEE3033
- School
- Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineeri
- Level
- 3
- Credits
- 10
- Semesters
- Spring China
Summary
This module provides a bridge between heat, mass and momentum transport in a number of industrial and environmental systems. The core of the module is to demonstrate the interdependency of these three and how to analyse such systems to solve practical problems that arise in the industry. A simple yet powerful CFD package is used to simulate certain transport problems with appropriate guidance and therefore a prior knowledge of CFD is not necessary. The main topics covered in this module are:
1. Conservation laws: Basic heat mass and momentum transport equations.
2. Dimensional analysis and similarity solutions.
3. Modelling flows: Problem simplification assumptions and boundary conditions.
4. Mixing flows: turbulence and effect on heat and mass transfer.
5. Boundary layers: Boundary layer theory and diffusion limited processes.
6. Basics of CFD: Concepts of discretisation, meshing and good practices.
7. Applications of heat mass and momentum transfer: microfluidics, thin film flows, plumes and spread of pollutants, mixing tanks and reactors, double diffusion in LNG tanks.
Target Students
Students registered in the Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering only
Classes
- One 3-hour practicum each week for 10 weeks
- One 1-hour lecture each week for 12 weeks
- One 2-hour lecture each week for 12 weeks
Activities may take place every teaching week of the Semester or only in specified weeks. It is usually specified above if an activity only takes place in some weeks of a Semester
Assessment
- 40% Coursework 1: Completion of 2 workbooks
- 60% Exam 1 (2-hour)
Assessed by end of spring semester
Educational Aims
The module aims to provide an in-depth knowledge of heat, mass and momentum transport that is necessary in assessing, analysing and developing chemical, biochemical and environmental processes. Furthermore, this module fills the gap between first year transport phenomena and the fourth year CFD module while introducing the multiphysics aspect of the discipline. The module will cover advance topics in heat, mass and momentum transport providing descriptive explanations together with essential mathematical tools. The interdependency of heat, mass and momentum transport will be presented with real world examples such as drying, evaporating films and double diffusion in chemical storage tanks.Learning Outcomes
A2.1.5 Different time scales: short and long periods; steady and unsteady state.
A2.2.2 Understand the principles of momentum, heat and mass transfer, and application to problems involving flowing fluids and multiple phases.
A2.2.6 Be able to apply the same underlying principles to more complex problems, critically evaluating the limitations of assumptions of the approach taken.
A2.3.3 Be able to select and adapt computational and analytical techniques to tackle complex problems.
A5.2.1 Have developed a wide range of problem-solving skills
Conveners
- Dr Hainam Do