Course Title:

Numerical Heat Transfer Fundamentals (1)

Instructor:

To Be Assigned

Course Description:

 This course introduces the student to the use of numerical methods that are commonly used to solve heat transfer problems. Analytical methods that could be used to solve these types of problems will be presented. However, some of these analytical methods can only be used to solve problems with simple geometries and simple boundary conditions. Numerical methods can be used to solve a variety of different problems with complicated geometries and boundary conditions.

 

 

Course Objectives:

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Objective 1: Solve heat diffusion problems using analytical methods.

Objective 2: Solve heat diffusion problems involving heat diffusion using numerical methods.

Objective 3: Solve heat diffusion problems using explicit and implicit methods.

Objective 4: Solve steady-state heat diffusion problems using iterative methods.

 

Main Topics to Be Covered:

Analytical and numerical methods for solving partial differential equations in heat transfer. Transient problems. Implicit and explicit methods. Multi-dimensional heat transfer. Direct and iterative methods. Accuracy, stability, and convergence.

 

 

Intended Audience:

This course is intended for engineers and technical staff who have some or no knowledge of numerical heat transfer .

Method of Delivery:

Live instruction (Web-based synchronous and asynchronous also available

Course Duration:

Two Hours (overview), one day (essentials), two days (complete course)

 

Prerequisites:

Thermodynamics, calculus.

Computer Requirements:

Knowledge of computer programming

 

Enrollment Size:

Minimum #:

10

Maximum #:

20

Course Content:

Applied:

25%

Theoretical:

75%