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Transport Phenomena II:
Heat and Mass Transfer- (Spring 2000)

Along with momentum transport, heat and mass transport complete the sequence of transport processes that are the primary concern of chemical engineers. The course will begin with a detailed study of the fundamental conservation laws governing mass transport. The two most common transport models, the diffusion equation and the mass transfer coefficient will be discussed in detail. A series of simple examples will follow illustrating the use of these principles for dilute systems and simple geometries. Heat transfer by conduction and forced convection will be discussed by analogy. After that we will focus on more complex cases: diffusion and mass transport in concentrated solutions, free convection and heat transport by radiation. The final part of the course will be devoted to engineering applications: diffusion in porous catalysts,
dispersion, heat exchangers and others as time allows.

Objectives:

1) To provide an introduction to heat and mass transport as a fundamental component of chemical engineering
2) To develop physical intuition and problem-solving skills
3) To lay the foundation for studies on kinetics, control and design

Prerequisites:
The prerequisite is 155:303 or its equivalent as approved by the department.