POWR 1430 Heat Transfer Principles

Analysis of conduction, convection, and radiation mechanisms in thermal engineering applications.

About this course

POWR 1430 Heat Transfer Principles covers the fundamental mechanisms of heat movement in engineering systems. You will study conduction, convection, and radiation, and learn how to calculate heat transfer rates in real-world thermal applications. The course prepares you to analyse thermal performance in power plants, HVAC systems, and industrial processing equipment.

Classes are held in the Escarpment Building. Laboratory sessions take place in the thermal systems lab, where you will measure temperature gradients and heat flux using standard instrumentation.

Who takes this course

• Power Engineering Technician

Credits: 3 · Hours: 45

Prerequisites

None

Learning outcomes

• Calculate heat transfer rates through plane walls and cylindrical shells using Fourier's law.
• Determine convection heat transfer coefficients for natural and forced flow scenarios.
• Analyze radiative heat exchange between surfaces using the Stefan-Boltzmann law and view factors.
• Evaluate the performance of simple heat exchangers using the log-mean temperature difference method.
• Apply energy balance principles to solve steady-state thermal problems in industrial equipment.

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