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327-1201-00L 5 Credits BSC , MSC D-MATL , D-MATH
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Transport Phenomena I

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. Dr. Jan Vermant
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Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:36:28

Abstract

Phenomenological approach to "Transport Phenomena" based on balance equations supplemented by thermodynamic considerations to formulate the undetermined fluxes in the local species mass, momentum, and energy balance equations; Solutions of a few selected problems relevant to materials science and engineering.

Objective

The teaching goals of this course are on five different levels: (1) Deep understanding of fundamentals: local balance equations, constitutive equations for fluxes, entropy balance, interfaces, idea of dimensionless numbers and scaling, ... (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 and finite differences.

Content

Part 1 Approach to Transport Phenomena Diffusion Equation Refreshing Topics in Equilibrium Thermodynamics Balance Equations Forces and Fluxes Applications 1. Measuring Transport Coefficients 2. Pressure-Driven Flows and Heat exchange

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) and slides are presented

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. L.G. Leal, Advanced Transport Phenomena (Oxford University Press, 2011) 4. W. M. Deen, Analysis of Transport Phenomena (Oxford University Press, 1998) 5. 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 a 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 text and the slides can be used.

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture with exercise Transport Phenomena I
14:00-15:00 Vorlesung 15:15-16:15 Übungen in zwei Gruppen 16:30-17:30 Vorlesung
  • Mon 14:00-18:00 (ON LI NE)
4 h weekly

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