1.3 - Heat Transfer in CFD
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Practice Questions
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Define conduction.
💡 Hint: Think about heat transfer in solids.
What is convection?
💡 Hint: Remember, it's about fluids moving!
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Interactive Quizzes
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Which mode of heat transfer requires direct contact?
💡 Hint: Think about heat moving through a metal rod.
True or False: Radiation requires a medium to transfer heat.
💡 Hint: Remember what happens in space!
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How would you design a thermal management system for a spacecraft during re-entry? Discuss the considerations for different heat transfer modes.
💡 Hint: Review what happens to materials at high temperatures.
Evaluate the performance of a heat exchanger design and how CFD simulations can optimize its efficiency.
💡 Hint: Consider how flow rates and thermal properties affect overall performance.
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