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Transport Phenomena I
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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 both analytical and using numerical methods.
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 (mainly part 2) (4) Knowledge of a number of applications. (5) Flavor of numerical techniques: finite elements and finite differences.
Content
Part 1 Approach to Transport Phenomena Equilibrium Thermodynamics Balance Equations Forces and Fluxes Applications 1. Measuring Transport Coefficients 2. Fluid mechanics 3. combined heat and flow
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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 the book by W. M. Deen, Analysis of Transport Phenomena (Oxford University Press, 1998)
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
Learning Materials (Links)
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General Information
- Language
- English
- Levels
- BSC , MSC
- Frequency
- Yearly recurring
Examination
- Type
- graded semester performance
Course Components
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Transport Phenomena I
14:00-15:00 Vorlesung
15:15-16:15 Übungen in zwei Gruppen
16:30-17:30 Vorlesung
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4 h weekly |
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Electives (In the ‘electives’ subcategory, at least two course units must be successfully completed.)
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Electives (In the ‘electives’ subcategory, at least two course units must be successfully completed.)
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Application Area (Only necessary and eligible for the Master degree in Applied Mathematics. One of the application areas specified must be selected for the category Application Area for the Master degree in Applied Mathematics. At least 8 credits are required in the chosen application area.)
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