CHEN3001

CHEN3001: Computational Transport Phenomena

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What is CHEN3001 about?

This unit introduces the fundamental transport equations used to represent momentum, heat, and mass transfer in process systems. The boundary layer concept and the effect of drag and friction on flow behavior are discussed for various engineering scenarios. Concepts related to conductive and convective heat transport in different systems are covered. Fundamentals of mass transfer through diffusion and convection will be discussed, with and without chemical reaction. Case studies are presented on the analogies of viscosity, diffusivity, and thermal conductivity. Empirical correlations, dimensionless numbers, and their significance in solving transport phenomena problems are included. Further, this unit introduces computational fluid dynamic (CFD) technique to provide hands-on experience in using a state-of-the-art CFD solver based on the control volume approach for problems involving fluid flow, heat transfer and mass transfer.

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Unit details

Credits25

Contact Hours6 Weekly

Result TypeGrade/Mark

AreaWASM: Minerals, Energy and Chemical Engineering (WASM-MECE) (1155)

Field of Education030301 Chemical Engineering

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How this unit is taught

Lecture 11 x 2 hours weekly
Lecture 21 x 2 hours weekly
Workshop1 x 1 hour weekly
Computer Lab1 x 1 hour weekly

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