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Radiation Heat Transfer

Energieübertragung durch Wärmestrahlung - Radiation Heat Transfer

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. em. Dr. Aldo Steinfeld
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Last Updated: 2026-02-05 14:55:19

Abstract

Advanced course in radiation heat transfer

Objective

Am Ende des Semesters soll der Student in der Lage sein, sich in die Problematik von Energieübertagung durch Wärmestrahlung hineinzuversetzen. Beispiele sind Verbrennungs-, Solarthermie-, Hochtemperatur-Prozesse.

Content

1. Introduction to Thermal Radiation Definitions. Basic Laws. Properties. Electromagnetic spectrum. Blackbody and non-black surfaces. Absorptivity. Emissivity. Reflectivity. Kirchhoff's Law. 2. Surface Radiation Exchange Diffuse and specular surfaces. Gray and non-gray surfaces. Configuration Factors. Radiation Exchange. Enclosure Theory. 3.Absorbing, Emitting and Scattering Media Extinction, Absorption, and Scattering Coefficient. Optical Thickness. Equation of Radiative Transfer. Solution methods: discrete ordinate; zone; Monte-Carlo. 4. Applications Cavities. Selective surfaces and media. Combined radiation, conduction, and convection heat transfer.

Resources

Lecture Notes

Folienkopien jeweils zu Beginn der Vorlesung

Literature

R. Siegel, J.R. Howell, Thermal Radiation Heat Transfer, 3rd. ed., Taylor & Francis, New York, 2002. M. Modest, Radiative Heat Transfer, Academic Press, San Diego, 2003.

General Information

Language
English
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
end-of-semester examination

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture Energieübertragung durch Wärmestrahlung - Radiation Heat Transfer
  • Thu 10:15-12:00 (ML H 44)
  • Thu 10:15-12:00 (ML J 34.3)
2 h weekly
exercise Energieübertragung durch Wärmestrahlung - Radiation Heat Transfer
  • Thu 12:15-13:00 (ML F 34)
  • Thu 12:15-13:00 (ML J 34.3)
1 h weekly

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