ML3020 Introduction to Transport Phenomena Syllabus:
ML3020 Introduction to Transport Phenomena Syllabus – Anna University Regulation 2021
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
The main learning objective of this course is to prepare the students for:
1. Acquiring knowledge on fluid mechanics specific to materials processing
2. Outlining the different flow in pipes
3. Using heat transfer equations in solving casting related problems
4. Comparing different modes of heat transfer and their applications in materials processing.
5. Familiarizing with the concepts of radiation, mass transfer and diffusion.
UNIT I FLUID MECHANICS
Properties of fluids such as density, viscosity and specific weight. Fluid statics – Pressure at a point – Pressure variations in horizontal and vertical directions – Concept of gauge and absolute pressure. Use of manometer for pressure measurements. Introduction to Hydrostatic Forces. Energy Balance in Fluid Flow: Types of flow – continuity equation – Application to one dimensional problems. Derivation of Bernoulli’s equation and Euler’s equation – Examples illustrating the use of energy equation in metallurgical processes.
UNIT II INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL FLOW
Classification of flow – Reynolds number – Laminar flow between parallel plates and circular pipes – Simple problems.
Pressure in Fluid Flow: Head loss due to friction -Darcy – Weisbach equation – flow through pipes – use of Moody diagram – Minor losses – Simple problems.
UNIT III CONDUCTION HEAT TRANSFER
Steady state heat conduction – simple examples. Transient heat conduction – Systems with negligible internal resistance – Lumped heat analysis – Response time of a temperature measuring instrument – System with negligible surface resistance- heat flow in an infinitely thin plate (Semi infinite body) – System with finite surface and internal resistance – Chart solutions of transient heat conduction problems – Examples on Heat Treatment
UNIT IV CONVECTIVE HEAT TRANSFER
Forced and free convention – Boundary layer concept -velocity and thermal boundary layers (no derivation) – Simple problems – Flow over flat plate – laminar and turbulent boundary layers (no derivation) – Simple problems – Boundary layer development in a circular duct (no derivation) – Flow over cylinders and spheres-Simple problem- applications in metallurgical processes.
UNIT V RADIATION HEAT TRANSFER
Nature of thermal radiation, Concept of Black body, Emissive power – Gray body – Shape factor – Simple problems on Radiation heat transfer between surfaces. Introduction to Gas radiation. Mass Transfer: Diffusion mass transfer. Simple problems using Fick’s law of diffusion. Introduction to convective mass transfer-Introduction to computational fluid dynamics- software.
TOTAL: 45 PERIODS
COURSE OUTCOMES:
Upon completion of this course the students will be able to
1. Apply the concepts of fluid mechanics, mass transport for minerals processing, solidifications etc.
2. Discuss the flow behaviour in pipes and use of this knowledge in casting
3. Use the conductive heat principles in materials processing
4. Utilise the convective heat transfer in materials processing
5. Illustrate the mass transfer principle in materials processing
TEXT BOOKS
1. Kothandaraman C.P. and Rudramoorthy, R., “Basic Fluid Mechanics”, New Age International Publishers, Chennai 1998
2. Sachdeva, R C,” Fundamentals of Engineering Heat and Mass Transfer”, New Age International Publishers, New Delhi, 1996.
REFERENCES
1. Byron Bird R, W E Shawart, “Transport Phenomena”, John-Wiley & Sons Inc, 1994.
2. Irving H Shames,” Mechanics of Fluids”, third edition, McGraw Hill Publishing Co., New York, 1992.
3. Kothandaraman C P , “Fundamentals of heat and Mass Transfer”, second edition, New Age International Publishers, Chennai, 1997.
4. Robert, W Fox, “Introduction to Fluid Mechanics”, John Wiley & Sons, New York, USA, 1994