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Modes Of Heat Transfer

This chapter provides a comprehensive overview of heat transfer modes, namely conduction, convection, and radiation, detailing their fundamental principles and governing laws. It exemplifies how these modes apply to everyday thermal equipment and presents the heat balance equation relevant for energy management in thermodynamic processes. The key concepts outlined assist in understanding the fundamental processes of heat transfer in various contexts, such as air conditioning and refrigeration.

Sections

  • 1

    Modes Of Heat Transfer

    This section covers the three primary modes of heat transfer: conduction, convection, and radiation.

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  • 1.1

    Conduction

    This section introduces conduction, a mode of heat transfer described by Fourier’s Law, and outlines its role in various thermal equipment.

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  • 1.2

    Convection

    Convection is the transfer of heat between a solid surface and a moving fluid, encompassing both natural and forced convection processes.

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  • 1.3

    Radiation

    This section discusses radiation as a mode of heat transfer, highlighting its characteristics and governing laws.

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  • 2

    Examples Of Heat Transfer In Thermal Equipment

    This section illustrates how heat transfer occurs in various thermal equipment, focusing on different mechanisms such as conduction, convection, and phase change.

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  • 3

    Derivation Of The Heat Balance Equation

    This section introduces the heat balance equation in thermal systems, fundamental for analyzing energy transfer.

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  • 3.1

    General Energy Balance

    This section covers the fundamental principles of energy balance through heat transfer modes including conduction, convection, and radiation.

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  • 3.2

    One-Dimensional Conduction With Internal Heat Generation

    This section discusses the principles and mathematical formulation of one-dimensional heat conduction in materials with internal heat generation.

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References

Module I_ Modes of Heat Transfer.pdf

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