Advanced and Applied Heat Transfer (formerly Heat Transfer II: Boiling and Condensation)

The module deepens the fundamentals of heat transfer and extends them with a particular focus on the phenomena of boiling and condensation. Building on this knowledge, methods for the thermal design of heat exchangers are taught, in particular through the application of the P-NTU method. In addition, pressure drop calculations for various flow geometries are addressed, and guidelines for the strength-based design of pressure vessels are introduced.

Another major focus is the application of numerical methods for the design and evaluation of heat exchangers. These include FEM-based strength calculations as well as CFD and CHT simulations for the analysis of flow and heat transfer processes. Complementary experimental methods in thermal sciences are also covered, with particular emphasis on optimal experimental design. Practical laboratory work on the characterization of a heat exchanger enables students to apply and deepen the theoretical knowledge acquired in the course.

The module provides a fundamental understanding of the holistic design and evaluation of a heat exchanger as a representative component of a process engineering plant. After successful completion, students are able to describe advanced heat transfer processes, design heat exchangers using numerical methods, and plan, conduct, and evaluate experiments for the characterization of heat exchangers, using the obtained results for modelling purposes.