2000-01 Catalog Data: MSE 409 - Transport Phenomena: (3) I Principles of momentum, energy and mass transport,
as applied to materials processing 3ES. P, MSE 240, MATH 254. May be convened with MSE 509.
Textbook:
D.R. Poirier and G.H. Geiger, Transport Phenomena in Materials Processing, TMS,
Warrendale, PA, 1994.
Instructor:
D.R. Poirier, Professor of Materials Science and Engineering
Prerequisites by Topic:
First law of thermodynamics (MSE 240)
Differential equations (Math 254)
Flux/gradient (MSE 260)
Method of Assessing Student Knowledge of Prerequisite Topics:
In-class examination on
second day of class (exam and exam topics announced first day of class). Results evaluated and
reported to MSE Undergraduate Curriculum Committee. Remedial instruction offered to students
as needed.
Overall Educational Goal:
This is a required course for students in MSE to give them a unified
course in transport phenomena (i.e., fluid dynamics, energy transport, and mass transport) so that
they are prepared for futher studies in materials processing.
Specific Instructional Goals:
To learn fundamentals of the course topics listed below.
To be able to write the relevant conservation equations and accompanying boundary conditions.
Make use of mathematical skills to solve engineering problems.
Course Topics (Class Hours):
Properties of fluids (2).
Laminar flow and momentum balances (7).
Turbulent flow and experimental results (3).
Thermal lconductivity of materials (3).
Heat transfer and the energy equation.
Convection and heat transfer correlations (5).
Conduction heat transfer (6).
Fick's law and diffusivities (3).
Diffusion in solids (5).
Class Requirements:
Three lecture- or problem-solving sessions per week.
Regularly assigned homework problems (approximately four or five per week).
Three in-class examinations plus final examination.
*Note: For Graduate-Level: Requirements include either a term paper or a computer model.
Computer Usage:
None
Laboratory Projects:
None
Assessment of Course Goals:
Through examinations and final examinations.
By consulting with instructor in MSE 380 who relies on this course to provide students with
students are tested regarding their background in diffusion and the results reported to the MSE
Undergraduate Curriculum Committee.
