Heat Exchanger Design (ME453) Course Detail

Course Name Course Code Season Lecture Hours Application Hours Lab Hours Credit ECTS
Heat Exchanger Design ME453 Area Elective 3 0 0 3 5
Pre-requisite Course(s)
N/A
Course Language English
Course Type Elective Courses
Course Level Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery Face To Face
Learning and Teaching Strategies Lecture.
Course Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s)
Course Assistants
Course Objectives Provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to design and analyze different types of heat exchangers. To teach and apply the calculation steps in the design of heat exchangers in detail. Develop a thermodynamic model of heat exchangers and formulation and application of energy and exergy analysis methods.
Course Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • The students who succeeded in this course will; • select the appropriate heat exchanger for specific applications for different types of heat exchangers, such as shell and tube, plate-fin, and tube-fin heat exchangers considering the characteristics, advantages, and limitations of each type; • determine the required heat exchanger size, surface area, fluid flow rates, pressure drop, and temperature differences using relevant equations and correlations, perform design calculations for heat exchangers; • evaluate the performance of heat exchangers considering heat transfer effectiveness, overall thermal efficiency, fouling effects, and energy consumption. • design a heat exchanger using the calculation steps; • complete a design project of a heat exchanger.
Course Content Classification of heat exchangers, basic design methods of heat exchangers (LMTD and epsilon-NTU), forced convection correlations for single-phase heat exchangers, heat exchanger pressure drop and pumping power, fouling of heat exchangers, calculation steps of designing heat exchangers, thermodynamic modeling and analysis of heat exchangers, design and simulation of heat exchangers, students will be asked to complete a design project of heat exchanger.

Weekly Subjects and Releated Preparation Studies

Week Subjects Preparation
1 Introduction and Classification of Heat Exchangers Basic Thermal Design Theory of Heat Exchangers Basic Thermal Design Theory of Heat Exchangers Forced Convection Correlations for Single-phase Side of Heat Exchangers Forced Convection Correlations for Single-phase Side of Heat Exchangers Heat Exchangers Pressure Drop and Pumping Power Fouling of Heat Exchangers and Examples Problem Solutions - Exercises Midterm exam Calculation Steps for Designing Heat Exchangers Thermodynamic Modeling and Analysis (Energy and Exergy Analysis of Heat Exchangers) Thermodynamic Modeling and Analysis (Energy and Exergy Analysis of Heat Exchangers) Design and Simulation of Heat Exchangers Design Project of Heat Exchangers Design Project of Heat Exchangers Final Exam

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Evaluation System

Requirements Number Percentage of Grade
Attendance/Participation - -
Laboratory - -
Application - -
Field Work - -
Special Course Internship - -
Quizzes/Studio Critics - -
Homework Assignments 2 10
Presentation - -
Project 1 15
Report - -
Seminar - -
Midterms Exams/Midterms Jury 1 30
Final Exam/Final Jury 1 45
Toplam 5 100
Percentage of Semester Work
Percentage of Final Work 100
Total 100

Course Category

Core Courses X
Major Area Courses
Supportive Courses
Media and Managment Skills Courses
Transferable Skill Courses

The Relation Between Course Learning Competencies and Program Qualifications

# Program Qualifications / Competencies Level of Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
1 Adequate knowledge of mathematics, physical sciences and the subjects specific to engineering disciplines; the ability to apply theoretical and practical knowledge of these areas in the solution of complex engineering problems. X
2 The ability to define, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; the ability to select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose. X
3 The ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions in such a way as to meet the specific requirements; the ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose. X
4 The ability to select, and use modern techniques and tools needed to analyze and solve complex problems encountered in engineering practices; the ability to use information technologies effectively. X
5 The ability to design experiments, conduct experiments, gather data, and analyze and interpret results for investigating complex engineering problems or research areas specific to engineering disciplines. X
6 The ability to work efficiently in inter-, intra-, and multi-disciplinary teams; the ability to work individually. X
7 Effective oral and written communication skills; The knowledge of, at least, one foreign language; the ability to write a report properly, understand previously written reports, prepare design and manufacturing reports, deliver influential presentations, give unequivocal instructions, and carry out the instructions properly. X
8 Recognition of the need for lifelong learning; the ability to access information, follow developments in science and technology, and adapt and excel oneself continuously. X
9 Acting in conformity with the ethical principles; professional and ethical responsibility and knowledge of the standards employed in engineering applications. X
10 Knowledge of business practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation; knowledge of sustainable development. X
11 Knowledge of the global and social effects of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety issues, and knowledge of the contemporary issues in engineering areas; awareness of the possible legal consequences of engineering practices. X
12 Ability to work in the fields of both thermal and mechanical systems including the design and production steps of these systems. X

ECTS/Workload Table

Activities Number Duration (Hours) Total Workload
Course Hours (Including Exam Week: 16 x Total Hours) 16 3 48
Laboratory
Application
Special Course Internship
Field Work
Study Hours Out of Class 16 3 48
Presentation/Seminar Prepration
Project 1 8 8
Report
Homework Assignments 2 3 6
Quizzes/Studio Critics
Prepration of Midterm Exams/Midterm Jury 1 8 8
Prepration of Final Exams/Final Jury 1 12 12
Total Workload 130