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327-2201-00L 5 Credits BSC , MSC D-MATL , D-MATH
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Transport Phenomena II

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. Dr. Jan Vermant
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Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:41:17

Abstract

Numerical and analytical methods for real-world "Transport Phenomena"; atomistic understanding of transport properties based on kinetic theory and mesoscopic models; fundamentals, applications, and simulations

Objective

The teaching goals of this course are on five different levels: (1) Deep understanding of fundamentals: kinetic theory, mesoscopic models, ... (2) Ability to use the fundamental concepts in applications (3) Insight into the role of boundary conditions (4) Knowledge of a number of applications (5) Flavor of numerical techniques: finite elements, lattice Boltzmann, ...

Content

Thermodynamics of Interfaces Interfacial Balance Equations Interfacial Force-Flux Relations Polymer Processing Transport Around a Sphere Refreshing Topics in Equilibrium Statistical Mechanics Kinetic Theory of Gases Kinetic Theory of Polymeric Liquids Transport in Biological Systems Dynamic Light Scattering

Resources

Lecture Notes

The course is based on the book D. C. Venerus and H. C. Öttinger, A Modern Course in Transport Phenomena (Cambridge University Press, 2018)

Literature

1. D. C. Venerus and H. C. Öttinger, A Modern Course in Transport Phenomena (Cambridge University Press, 2018) 2. R. B. Bird, W. E. Stewart, and E. N. Lightfoot, Transport Phenomena, 2nd Ed. (Wiley, 2001) 3. Deen,W. Analysis of Transport Phenomena, Oxford University Press, 2012 4. R. B. Bird, Five Decades of Transport Phenomena (Review Article), AIChE J. 50 (2004) 273-287

General Information

Language
English
Levels
BSC , MSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
end-of-semester examination
The final mark for the course is the weighted average of the marks for the end-of-semester examination (80%) and for the mandatory project work (20%). However a voluntary, graded mid-term assessment test is offered, with problems similar to those in the exercises and the end-of-semester examination. If the grade is better than the written exam (1.5h) it will count 20% towards result of the written exam.Written aids: A clean copy of the official manuscript.

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture with exercise Transport Phenomena II
13:00-14:00 Vorlesung 14:15-15:15 Übungen in zwei Gruppen 15:30-16:30 Vorlesung
  • Mon 12:45-16:30 (HCP E 47.4)
4 h weekly

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