Big Boat

MEAM 202: Transport Phenomena

 

Instructor:
Gerardo Diaz
Office # 382 (S&E building)


Description:
This graduate level course focuses on the theoretical analysis and numerical simulation of momentum, heat, and mass transport.

Syllabus:
  • Mechanisms of momentum transport.
  • Velocity distributions in laminar and turbulent flow.
  • Conservation equations.
  • Interphase transport.
  • Mechanisms of energy transport.
  • Temperature distributions in laminar and turbulent flow.
  • Mechanisms of mass transport.
  • Concentration distribution on laminar and turbulent flow.
  • Macroscopic balances.

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    Text:
    Bird, R.B, Stewart, W.E., Lightfoot, E.N., Transport Phenomena. John Wiley and Sons, Inc, 2nd Ed., 2007.

    Additional References:
  • Slattery, J.C., Advanced Transport Phenomena. Cambridge, 2005.
  • Leal, L.G., Advanced Transport Phenomena. Cambridge, 2007.
  • Schlichting, H., Boundary Layer Theory. McGraw-Hill, 7th Ed., 1979.
  • White, F.M., Viscous Fluid Flow. McGraw-Hill, 2nd Ed., 1991.

     


    Grades:
    Final grade is based on cumulative points from homework assignments, project, and exams. Homework assignements (25%), project (25%), midterm exam (20%), and final exam (30%)



    Documents and handouts for the class will be posted on UCMCROPS.