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Heat transfer
Rating: 4.2 out of 5(7 ratings)
359 students

Heat transfer

Heat balance, Heat transfer equipments, LMTD
Created byNarasimha Rao
Last updated 10/2024
English

What you'll learn

  • Heat transfer for Industrial applications
  • Heat duty calculations
  • Heat transfer equipments
  • Heat exchanger design basics

Course content

1 section12 lectures51m total length
  • Introduction4:29

    This is an introduction video to heat balance

  • Heat Duty Calculations1:10

    This lecture covers the very basics of heat duty calculation using a simple example

  • Heat Exchanger basics1:30
  • LMTD4:02
  • Tube vs Pipe5:18

    Differentiate tubes and pipes by their roles in heat transfer and mass transfer, and explain tube sheets, dimensions, and flange connections.

  • Boiler Efficiency Calculation4:13
  • Desuperheater Waterspray Calculation5:49
  • Introduction to Air Coolers5:09
  • Finned tubes in ACHE4:30
  • API 661 Minimum requirements Part17:54
  • API 661 Minimum requirements Part23:45

    Explore API 661 part 2 minimum requirements for fan assemblies, including radial clearances, 40% bundle area, fan deck thickness, gasket thickness, and service factors for belts and gears.

  • API 661 Maximum requirements Part13:52

    Review the API 661 maximum requirements for air cooled heat exchangers, including nozzle loads, tip speed limits, radiant clearances, and gasket and weld tolerances.

Requirements

  • Engineer in an OEM, Process plant or Engineering student

Description

Master the fundamentals of heat transfer with this in-depth course, perfect for beginners and professionals alike. Whether you are an engineering student, a professional in the energy sector, or simply curious about how heat moves in different environments, this course will guide you through the essential concepts and practical applications of heat transfer.

We’ll explore the three fundamental modes of heat transfer—conduction, convection, and radiation—and learn how they apply to real-world scenarios. Through a combination of theory and hands-on exercises, you'll gain insights into how heat behaves in solid materials, fluids, and gases, and how these principles are used in industries such as automotive, HVAC, electronics, and renewable energy systems.

Key topics covered include:

  • Introduction to Heat Transfer: Understanding the basic principles and laws governing heat transfer, including Fourier’s Law, Newton’s Law of Cooling, and Stefan-Boltzmann Law.

  • Conduction: Learn how heat is transferred through solid materials, and how to calculate the rate of heat transfer using thermal conductivity.

  • Convection: Discover the principles of heat transfer in fluids, and learn about forced and natural convection, along with practical applications in engineering.

  • Radiation: Explore how heat energy is transferred through electromagnetic waves, and how radiation plays a critical role in heating and cooling systems.

  • Practical Applications: See how heat transfer principles are applied in real-life scenarios, from designing energy-efficient buildings to improving industrial processes.

This course is designed to be accessible, with no prior knowledge of thermodynamics or advanced mathematics required. By the end of the course, you’ll have a strong understanding of heat transfer fundamentals and be equipped to solve basic heat transfer problems, optimize system performance, and improve energy efficiency in various applications.

Enroll today and start your journey toward mastering the basics of heat transfer!


Who this course is for:

  • Intended for Chemical and Mechanical engineers