Applied Heat and Mass Transfer

The aim of the course is for students to apply concepts of fluid mechanics and heat and mass transfer to analyse processes and systems with a certain degree of complexity. Students practice mathematical modelling connected to the field of heat and mass transfer: (i) description of a real process/a real system; (ii) formulation of a mathematical model; (iii) solution of the mathematical model; (iv) probablility assessment and interpretation of the results. The application examples in the course are mainly taken from the current and historical research questions of the research environment Pro2BE (Processes and Products for a Circular Bioeconomy). Examples from other areas of application can also be used, if they are technically relevant. Students mainly use calculation tools that they are already familiar with. Instruction is in the form of seminars which cover relevant theory, supervision in connection with the formulation of mathematical models, and supervision in the computer lab. Students process two sample applications. The first application, which is selected by the teacher, is the same for all registered students. The second application is selected by the student in consultation with the teacher. For each sample application, the following process will be observed: - identification and reading of relevant theory - seminar on relevant theory - formulation of mathematical model - numerical (or analytical) solution of the mathematical model - probability assessment and interpretation of results in relation to a real process/real system - seminar on the completed task