Heat Transfer

Module code: MEU44B04 · Semester: Semester 1

Themes: MAI track · Theme 1: Energy; BSc track · Theme 1: Energy/Fluids/Manufacturing

Resources

• Module descriptor (TCD)

Questions by Year

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• 2025/26
• 2023/24
• 2022/23
• 2021/22
• 2020/21
• 2019/20
• 2018/19
• 2017/18 (old code ME4B04)
• 2016/17 (old code ME4B04)
• 2015/16 (old code ME4B04)
• 2014/15 (old code ME4B04)
• 2013/14 (old code ME4B04)
• 2012/13 (old code ME4B04)

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Topics

• Conduction and thermal resistance LO2
• Radiation LO1
• Forced convection fundamentals LO3
• Forced convection: external and internal flows LO4
• Free (natural) convection LO4
• Boiling and condensation LO4
• Heat exchanger performance and design LO5

Learning outcomes

1. Classify and explain the parameters affecting radiative heat exchange
2. Explain the conduction equation and find thermal resistances for conduction and convection
3. Explain the governing equations of convective heat transfer
4. Solve conduction, forced convection (internal and external), natural convection and phase-change problems
5. Analyse heat exchanger performance, balancing heat transfer against pressure drop
6. Run a lab experiment on a heat transfer device
7. Report and interpret measurements

Summarised from the module descriptor, checked November 2026.