Program Overview

AAU Modules

The module is based on knowledge achieved in the modules Introduction to mechanics and thermodynamics and Thermodynamics, heat transfer and fluid dynamics or similar.

Content, Progress, and Pedagogy of the Module

Learning Objectives

Knowledge

• Have knowledge about classical heat transfer including natural convection, forced convection, and radiation
• Have knowledge about condensing, evaporation, and boiling
• Be able to understand the governing mechanisms in the abovementioned processes
• Have an understanding of heat exchanger or cooling of electronic equipment

Skills

• Be able to use fundamental heat conduction, transient heat conduction, or numerical heat conduction in analysis and design of a thermal problem
• Be able to calculate heat flux, stationary as well as transient, in multiple dimensions and complex geometries
• Be able to dimension heat transfer processes considering thermomechanical effects

Competences

• Have the ability to use the topic in interdisciplinary collaboration with other fields of research
• Be able to select the best method of analysis for a heat transfer problem including the quality of the found solution
• Be able to present the problem and the used method of solution to persons unfamiliar with the topic
• Be able to interpret the result and present the overall conclusions

Type of Instruction

Lectures supplemented with self-study and/or study circles and possibly E-learning via digital platforms.

Extent and Expected Workload

Since it is a 5 ECTS course, the work load is expected to be 150 hours for the student.

Exam

Exams

• Name of exam: Heat Transfer
• Type of exam: Written or oral exam Oral examination based on a mini project.
• ECTS: 5
• Permitted aids: With certain aids: For more information about permitted aids, please visit the course description.
• Assessment: 7-point grading scale
• Type of grading: Internal examination
• Criteria of assessment: The criteria of assessment are stated in the Examination Policies and Procedures

Facts about the Module

• Danish title: Varmetransmission
• Module code: N-EN-B5-8B
• Module type: Course
• Duration: 1 semester
• Semester: Autumn
• ECTS: 5
• Language of instruction: Danish and English
• Empty-place Scheme: Yes
• Location of the lecture: Campus Aalborg, Campus Esbjerg
• Responsible for the module: Tamas Kerekes, Matthias Mandĝ
• Used in:
  • Curriculum for the Bachelor of Science (BSc) Programme in Energy Engineering, 2022, Aalborg
  • Curriculum for the Bachelor of Engineering (BE) in Sustainable Energy Engineering 2022
  • Curriculum for the Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Energy Engineering 2022, Esbjerg
  • Curriculum for the Bachelor of Science (BSc) in General Engineering, 2022
  • Curriculum for the Bachelor of Science Programme in Energy Engineering, 2023, Aalborg
  • Curriculum for the Bachelor of Engineering Programme in Sustainable Energy Engineering, 2023
  • Curriculum for the Bachelor of Science Programme in General Engineering, 2023
  • Curriculum for the Bachelor of Science Programme in Energy Engineering, 2023, Esbjerg
  • Curriculum for the Bachelor of Science Programme in Energy Engineering, 2024, Esbjerg
  • Curriculum for the Bachelor of Engineering Programme in Sustainable Energy Engineering, 2024, Aalborg and Esbjerg (Esbjerg Campus)
  • Curriculum for the Bachelor of Science Programme in Energy Engineering, 2024, Aalborg
  • Curriculum for the Bachelor of Science Programme in General Engineering, 2024
  • Curriculum for the Bachelor of Engineering Programme in Sustainable Energy Engineering, 2024, Aalborg and Esbjerg (Aalborg Campus)

Organisation

• Education owner: Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Engineering (Energy)
• Study Board: Study Board of Energy
• Department: Department of Energy
• Faculty: The Faculty of Engineering and Science