MET 316LAB - Applied Heat Transfer Laboratory

Description:
Practical application of heat transfer principles. Lab work includes steady and unsteady state heat conduction, free convection, forced convection in tubes, forced convection over exterior surfaces, radiation heat transfer, change in phase heat transfer, heat exchangers, and heat pipes. Two hours laboratory per week.

Prerequisites:
Prerequisite: MET 315LAB.

Credits: (1)

Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Understand heat transfer concepts, predict temperatures and energy transfer rates for various thermal systems
Demonstrate the ability to plan and conduct heat transfer experiments and operate related equipment
Learn terminology in the heat transfer field so that they may read, discuss and comprehend the relevant literature
Perform computerized data analysis and demonstrate the ability to write various technical reports with correct format, grammar, and good writing skills

Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
1/9/2015