Information Package / Course Catalogue
Computer Aided Analysis of Thermal Systems
Course Code: MME510
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Second Cycle (Master's Degree)
Education Language: English
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 3
Prt.: 0
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 8
Objectives of the Course

The course offers the modelling of various types of heat transfer problems, and the solution of these models by employing software packages and programming languages.

Course Content

Ansys will be learnt and heat systems will be solved by ANSYS

Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Yunus ÇERÇİ
Learning Outcomes
1.Ability to use Ansys for heat systems
2.Ability to design heat transfer systems by using Ansys
3.Ability to do heat transfer analysis with ANSYS
4.Ability to model heat transfer problems
5.Ability to solve heat transfer problems
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Myers, G.E., Analytical Methods in Conduction Heat Transfer, Amcht Publications, 2nd edition, 1998.
2.Moaveni, S., Finite Element Analysis Theory and Application with ANSYS, Prentice Hall, 3rd edition, 2007.
3.Lewis, R. W. Fundamentals of the Finite Element Method for Heat and Fluid Flow, 1st edition, Wiley, 2004.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Introduction to heat transfer
Week 2 - Theoretical
Finite difference equations in cartesian coordinates
Week 3 - Theoretical
Finite difference equations in cartesian coordinates
Week 4 - Theoretical
Finite difference equations in cartesian coordinates
Week 5 - Theoretical
Computer aided solution of steady heat transfer problems
Week 6 - Theoretical
Computer aided solution of steady heat transfer problems
Week 7 - Theoretical
Computer aided solution of unsteady heat transfer problems
Week 8 - Intermediate Exam
Computer aided solution of unsteady heat transfer problems, Midterm Exam
Week 9 - Theoretical
Computer aided solution of unsteady heat transfer problems
Week 10 - Theoretical
Introduction to finite elements in heat transfer problems
Week 11 - Theoretical
Solution of one-dimensional steady heat transfer problems
Week 12 - Theoretical
Computer aided solution of one-dimensional steady heat transfer problems
Week 13 - Theoretical
Solution of two-dimensional steady heat transfer problems
Week 14 - Theoretical
Solution of unsteady heat transfer problems
Week 15 - Final Exam
Final Exam
Week 16 - Final Exam
Final Exam
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%15
Final Examination1%60
Quiz4%15
Assignment5%5
Term Assignment1%5
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory144398
Assignment50420
Term Project1151025
Quiz44120
Midterm Examination115217
Final Examination120222
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)202
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
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PÇ-4
PÇ-5
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OÇ-1
3
3
4
3
3
4
4
5
4
4
5
3
OÇ-2
3
4
4
3
3
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4
3
5
5
5
3
OÇ-3
4
4
3
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3
5
3
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5
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3
4
5
3
4
3
4
5
3
4
5
3
OÇ-5
3
4
4
4
5
4
3
4
5
3
4
3
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026