Transport phenomena are a topic that describes the flows of motion, heat and matter. Over the years, together with thermodynamics, it has become one of the most important ones witin materials technology.The course describes how the equations are derived and solved without the help of computers. For simplicity, the subject is divided into the following three parts:
- Momentum Transport
- Heat transfer
- Mass Transfer
Although the above phenomena are physically completely indifferent, they can be treated mathematically in a similarl way. During the course this will be apparent when similar equations describe the transport of the above-mentioned parts.
After the course you will be able to perform flow calculations in relevant systems and show an understanding of how transport phenomena affect our daily lives.More concretely, this means that you should be able to:
- Explain the commonly used concepts and laws in momentum, heat and mass transport, and where transport phenomena play an important role in society.
- Derive the equations that form the basis of momentum, heat and mass transport, and understand the similarities between these.
- Communicate results and hypotheses verbally and in writing, as well as argue for these.
- Explain and reflect on many everyday phenomena based on your knowledge of transport phenomena.
- Solve and formulate simple engineering problems, as well as perform a reasonable analysis of the solution obtained.
- Solve a complex problem by breaking it down into smaller parts and simplifying these with reasonable assumptions.
