V1
V2
1D steady-state conduction
V3
V4
Quiz 1
V5
Friday, 3-5 pm
Multi-dimensional steady conduction
V6
1D unsteady conduction
V7
V8
V9
Introduction to radiation
V10
V11
Quiz 2
V12
Friday, 3-5 pm
Introduction to participating media
V13
V14
Final exam
Introduction
Heat transfer studies the physical processes occurring in temperature-driven
transport of energy or entropy in the system or between the system and the
environment. In this course, we study advanced fundamental aspects of conduction
and radiation. In the first part of the course, solution of heat equation in one and
multi dimensional geometries exposed to a range of boundary conditions will be
covered. We analyze exact and approximate solutions of the heat equation. In the
second part of the course, we study fundamentals of radiative heat transfer among
surfaces and in enclosures. The radiative properties of surfaces will be discussed.
Multi-mode heat transfer will be studied. Both near-field and far-field
electromagnetic wave theories will be discussed.
Books and Notes
While the following textbook does not cover the entire course materials, it is the
main textbook for this course:
Basic Heat and Mass Transfer by A. F. Mills published by Prentice Hall Inc., 2nd
edition, 1999.
The interested students may refer to the following textbooks for additional reading:
Supplementary texts:
1) Thermal Radiation Heat Transfer by John R. Howell, Robert Siegel, M.
Pinar Menguc published by Taylor and Francis, 5th edition, 2011.
2) Fundamentals of Heat and Mass Transfer by T. L. Bergman, A. S. Lavine,
F. P. Incropera, D. P. Dewitt published by Wiley, 7th edition, 2011.
E-information
Email and the web will be used in this course. Problem sets will be posted on the
blackboard. Make sure you check the website (elearning.uh.edu) for the latest
information on MECE 6333.
Please use email only for personal issues. For technical questions please use the
Blackboard (elearning.uh.edu).
Grading
Your standing among your peers will be determined based on weighting below.
Quiz 1
Quiz 2
Final Exam
30%
30%
40%
Students are often under the mistaken impression that having grades comparable to
the class average guarantees a good grade. What constitutes the grade assigned to
the class average is a judgment made by the faculty at the end of the term. If the
perception of the faculty is that the class as a whole has done very well and
understands the material discussed, a high grade will be assigned to the class
average. If the class as a whole has shown weak performance, a low grade will be
assigned to the class average.
Your final grade will be assigned by considering your standing in the class. There
are other factors that are assessed in assigning grades. For example: a poor quiz
grade showing early in the term with a strong increasing trend with the subsequent
quiz and into the final may be more favorably assessed than the reverse trend. The
faculty carefully examines your quizzes and the final exam to ensure that your
ultimate grade reflects your performance.
UH define the grade structure as
A Exceptional, superior achievement: demonstrating a superior understanding of
the subject matter, a foundation of extensive knowledge, and a skillful use of
concepts and/or materials.
B Good performance, exceeding all requirements: demonstrating capacity to use
the appropriate concepts, a good understanding of the subject matter, and an ability
to handle problems and materials encountered in the subject.
C Average, satisfactory meeting all requirements: demonstrating an adequate
understanding of the subject matter, an ability to handle relatively simple problems,
and adequate preparation for moving on to more advanced work in the field.
D Poor, Fail: demonstrating at least partial familiarity with the subject matter and
some capacity to deal with relatively simple problems, but also demonstrating
deficiencies serious enough to make it inadvisable to proceed further in the field
without additional work.
F Failure or withdrawal while doing failing work: This grade signifies that the
student must repeat the subject to receive credit.
Exams
The quizzes will be held on Fridays 3-5 pm. The instructor will announce the exam
room on the blackboard.
A scientific calculator and writing instrument will be required. No crib sheets, other
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Disabilities Accommodations
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accommodations and support services to University of Houston students who have
temporary or permanent health impairments, physical limitations, psychiatric
disorders, or learning disabilities. CSD staff serves as liaisons between students and
faculty, administrators, and community agencies. Advocacy services and
environmental accessibility assistance are also provided. For more information on
the Universitys accommodations and to request assistance, please visit the
following website: http://www.uh.edu/csd.
Student Responsibility
The printed material and recorded lectures in this course are intended solely for use
by students officially enrolled in this course. Downloading, sharing, distributing,
and/or the posting of these materials or recorded lectures is prohibited.