The module teaches the basic mechanisms of heat transfer and illustrates them using practical models and experimental applications. It combines theoretical principles with engineering implementation and experimental consolidation.

In the Heat Transfer I section, students learn to systematically explain the mechanisms of heat conduction, convection, and thermal radiation based on thermodynamic laws. They are able to develop suitable models for real-world thermal engineering problems, simplify them using well-founded assumptions, and derive reliable solutions. With the help of suitable correlations, heat transfer problems can be solved quantitatively and simple heat exchangers can be dimensioned. In addition, aspects of efficiency improvement, sustainability, and resource conservation in thermal engineering systems are evaluated and implemented in practice.

Topics covered include steady-state heat transfer, unsteady-state heat conduction, convective heat transport, thermal radiation, heat transfer at fins, the design of heat exchangers, and an introduction to boiling and condensation processes.

The small laboratory work (AML B) supplements the theoretical content with experimental investigations. Students learn to address mechanical engineering and measurement technology issues with the help of experiments, describe experimental setups, and interpret results in a technically sound manner. The experiments cover a broad spectrum—from transport and fluid mechanics to manufacturing and combustion technology to measurement technology—thus providing comprehensive insight into practical engineering problems.