Information Package / Course Catalogue
Finite Element Analysis in Heat Transfer and Fluid Dynamics
Course Code: MME621
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Third Cycle (Doctorate Degree)
Education Language: English
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 3
Prt.: 0
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 8
Objectives of the Course

The aim of this course is to inform finite elements methods in heat transfer and fluid dynamics

Course Content

Finite element methods, Formulation in finite element methods, Formulation of steady state heat conduction equation, implementation of Computer Code

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.Assessment knowledge about finite element methods
2.Learning Formulation in finite element methods
3.Learning Steady State Heat Conduction in Multi-dimensions
4.Assessment of knowledge about computer applications utilizing finite element method
5.Assessment of ability to solve problems by utilizing codes
Recommended or Required Reading
1.R. W. Lewis, Perumal Nithiarasu, Kankanhalli Seetharamu, Fundamentals of the Finite Element Method for Heat and Fluid Flow, Wiley, 1nd Edition, 2004.
2.J. N. Reddy, D. K. Gartling, The Finite Element Method in Heat Transfer and Fluid Dynamics, 3rd edition, CRC Press, 2012
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Introduction, some discrete systems
Week 2 - Theoretical
Finite element methods
Week 3 - Theoretical
Formulation in finite element methods
Week 4 - Theoretical
Formulation of steady state heat conduction equation
Week 5 - Theoretical
Steady State Heat Conduction in One Dimension
Week 6 - Practice
Radial Heat Flow in a Cylinder
Week 7 - Theoretical
Radial Heat Flow in a Cylinder
Week 8 - Intermediate Exam
Radial Heat Flow in a Cylinder, Midterm Exam
Week 9 - Theoretical
Steady State Heat Conduction in Multi- dimensions
Week 10 - Theoretical
Transient Heat Conduction Analysis
Week 11 - Theoretical
Convection Heat Transfer
Week 12 - Theoretical
Convection in Porous Media
Week 13 - Theoretical
Some Examples of Fluid Flow and Heat-Transfer Problems
Week 14 - Theoretical
Implementation of Computer Code
Week 15 - Final Exam
Final Exam
Week 16 - Final Exam
Final Exam
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Assignment1%5
Term Assignment1%5
Quiz4%15
Midterm Examination1%15
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory143498
Assignment70535
Individual Work73342
Midterm Examination19211
Final Examination112214
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)200
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