Heat Transfer
This module focused on the three fundamental modes of heat transfer — conduction, convection, and radiation — and their application in engineering simulations. Alongside theory on governing equations and dimensionless numbers, the course emphasized building accurate models in Ansys Fluent and interpreting thermal behavior in practical contexts
The coursework included:
Homework 1 – Conduction: modeling steady-state heat conduction in solids, evaluating temperature gradients, thermal resistances, and comparing analytical solutions with numerical results.
Homework 2 – Convection: studying forced and natural convection in enclosures and ducts, with emphasis on boundary layer development, Nusselt number correlations, and buoyancy-driven flow.
Homework 3 – Radiation: simulating radiative heat transfer, including surface-to-surface exchange and solar load effects, highlighting the interplay between radiation and other heat transfer modes.
Final Test: a capstone assessment combining conduction, convection, and radiation principles. Problems covered energy balance, heat capacity, material selection, and efficiency considerations in thermal systems
By the end of the module, I had established a solid grasp of heat transfer physics and simulation techniques. From conduction paths in solids to radiative exchange in complex geometries, the assignments demonstrated how numerical models capture coupled thermal processes and support engineering decision-making