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  • 3.00 Credits

    Mechanisms of heat transfer processes. Steady and transient conduction in solids; analytical, numerical, and analogical methods. Thermal radiation processes; steady radiation exchange with black and gray surfaces and enclosures. Hydrodynamic boundary layer theory in convection heat transfer; thermal boundary layer, exact and integral analyses. Aerodynamic heating. Turbulent boundary layers. Reynolds' and Pradtl's analogies. Free convection. Working formulas for forced and free convection, condensation, and boiling. Combined heat transfer mechanisms; heat exchangers. Three hours lecture.
  • 4.00 Credits

    Mechanisms of heat transfer processes. Steady state and transcient conduction. Numerical methods in conduction. Internal and external flows. Boundary layer theory. Compressible flows. Convection heat transfer in internal and external flows. Heat exchanger theory. Introduction to radiation. (F,W,S).
  • 3.00 Credits

    An experimental investigation of thermodynamic, fluid mechanic, and heat transfer principles. Students will learn about thermal-fluids instrumentation and conduct experiments. In addition, they will design their own experiments to demonstrate their understanding of the principles. (F,W,S).
  • 4.00 Credits

    This course introduces the students to the fundamentals and principles of manufacturing processes for engineering materials. It seeks to transfer an understanding of the application of principles of engineering materials and their influence on manufacturing processes. Topics covered include structure and manufacturing properties of metals, casting, heat treatments, bulk deformation processes, sheet metal working processes, processing of polymers and composites, surfaces and coating, powder metallurgy, machining and joining. Case studies of design for manufacturing and measurement of product quality; economical aspects and cost considerations in manufacturing systems will be studied. Three lecture hours and three laboratory hours.
  • 2.00 Credits

    A four-month professional work experience period of the Engineering Internship Program, integrated and alternated with the classroom terms.
  • 3.00 Credits

    A presentation of the basic concepts and fundamentals of the Finite Element Method of Analysis in general, followed by applications to both continuum and field problems. Selected areas of application: dynamics and vibration including wave propagation; acoustics; fluid mechanics including film lubrication and ground water flow; heat transfer; elasticity and stress/strain analysis including structures; electrical field problems including electrostatics and electromagnetics. Two lectures and a comp/rec. period. (F,W,S).
  • 4.00 Credits

    A presentation of the methods of plane elasticity to solve a variety of problems arising in the analysis and design of structures. Review of the concepts of plane stress and strain, basic equations of plane elasticity and problems, energy methods approximate/numerical techniques, elastic-plastic bending and torsion, instability of columns and frames. (F,W,S).
  • 4.00 Credits

    Principles of turbomachinery design and practices. Euler's equation for energy transfer calculations. Two- and three-dimensional velocity diagrams. Characteristic curves of axial and radial flow compressors. Design procedures of fans and blowers. Basic design and selection of pumps. Student is required to conduct a turbomachinery design project by applying the theory learned from the course. (W).
  • 4.00 Credits

    Principles of turbomachinery design and practices with emphasis on wind power generation. Euler's equation for energy transfer calculations. Two- and three-dimensional velocity diagrams. Aerodynamics of wind turbines. Wind turbine design and control. Power generation of wind turbines, wind energy system economics and environmental impacts. Design procedures and characteristics of compressors, fans and blowers. Basic design calculations and selection of pumps. A turbomachinery design project by using the theory learned from the course may be required.
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course introduces students to fundamentals and practical skills of computational fluid dynamics and heat transfer. Governing equations and their mathematical classification. Spatial and temporal approximation techniques, stability, consistency, and convergence. Finite-difference and finite-volume formulations. Survey of methods for solving discretized equations. Applications to technological flow and heat transfer problems.
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