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327-1201-00L 6 Credits MSC D-MATL

Transport Phenomena: A Modern Approach to Coupled Transport Problems

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. Dr. Jan Vermant
VVZ CR n/a

Last Updated: 2026-06-03 00:14:37

Abstract

This course starts with the rigorous vectorial/tensorial formulation of the balance equations for mass, local species mass (including charged species), momentum, and energy, including simple constitutive equations for the fluxes (Fick, Fourier, Newton). Someselected example introduce you to scaling analysis, analytical and hands on numerical solution methods, which aim to bring physical intuition.

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

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 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

General Information

Language
English
Levels
MSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
graded semester performance
- 3 homeworks during the semester (40%)- 1 comsol project (30%)- A short final exam in the exam period (30%)

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture with exercise Transport Phenomena: A Modern Approach to Coupled Transport Problems
  • Mon 15:45-17:30 (HCP E 47.4)
  • Thu 15:45-17:30 (HCI D 2)
4 h weekly

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