Course syllabus adopted 2025-02-10 by Head of Programme (or corresponding).
Overview
- Swedish nameTransportprocesser
- CodeKBT340
- Credits7.5 Credits
- OwnerTKKMT
- Education cycleFirst-cycle
- Main field of studyBioengineering, Chemical Engineering with Engineering Physics, Chemical Engineering
- DepartmentCHEMISTRY AND CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
- GradingTH - Pass with distinction (5), Pass with credit (4), Pass (3), Fail
Course round 1
- Teaching language Swedish
- Application code 53121
- Maximum participants210
- Open for exchange studentsNo
- Only students with the course round in the programme overview.
Credit distribution
Module | Sp1 | Sp2 | Sp3 | Sp4 | Summer | Not Sp | Examination dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0122 Examination 7.5 c Grading: TH | 7.5 c |
In programmes
- TKBIO - Bioengineering, Year 2 (compulsory)
- TKKEF - Chemical Engineering with Engineering Physics, Year 2 (compulsory)
- TKKMT - Chemical Engineering, Year 2 (compulsory)
- TKTFY - Engineering Physics, Year 3 (compulsory elective)
Examiner
Per-Anders Carlsson- Full Professor, Applied Chemistry, Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
Eligibility
General entry requirements for bachelor's level (first cycle)Applicants enrolled in a programme at Chalmers where the course is included in the study programme are exempted from fulfilling the requirements above.
Specific entry requirements
The same as for the programme that owns the course.Applicants enrolled in a programme at Chalmers where the course is included in the study programme are exempted from fulfilling the requirements above.
Course specific prerequisites
Linear algebra, single variable calculus, and multivariable calculus.Aim
The course aims to provide a basic understanding of the transport of momentum, heat and mass as well as to give an insight into how these phenomena operate both in our everyday life and in chemical, bio and materials engineering applications.Learning outcomes (after completion of the course the student should be able to)
- explain the physical mechanisms for the transport of momentum, heat and mass and how these phenomena interact in different situations. - formulate and apply relevant mathematical relationships (macroscopic and differential balances) for the three types of transport. - apply dimensionless numbers, analogies and correlations for the three types of transport.Content
Principles for the constancy of momentum, energy and mass; Mechanisms for transport of momentum, heat and mass; Concepts concerning control volume and macroscopic and differential balances; Concepts concerning ideal and real fluids, friction and viscosity, compressibility and laminar/turbulent flow; friction in laminar/turbulent boundary layers; flow around solid bodies and flow separation; Application of continuity, Bernoulli and Navier-Stokes equations to simple flow cases; Calculations of pressure drop in pipes and pipe parts and fall velocities of solid particles in fluids; Methods (simple) for flow and pressure measurement; Heat transfer by conduction (Fourier's law); Heat transfer by free/forced convection and heat transfer coefficients; Formulation and application of the general heat transport equation on simple and nonstationary cases; Diffusive (Fick's law) and convective transport including the special cases of equimolecular diffusion and diffusion through a stagnant component; Diffusion in porous materials is discussed briefly. Mass transfer across interfaces, mass transfer coefficients as well as mass transfer to particles and in packed beds; Formulation and application of the film theory concept on simple absorption cases; Formulation and application of the general mass transport equations for simple and nonstationary mass transport; Coupled heat and mass transport. Analogies between momentum, heat and mass transfer are treated in detail as well as dimensionless numbers.Organisation
The teaching consists of lectures (full class) that cover basic theoretical parts and exercises (full class) where problem solving is demonstrated. In addition, exercises (smaller classes) for self-activity and consultation are offered.Literature
Welty, J.R., C.E. Wicks, R.E. Wilson and G.L. Rorrer: Fundamentals of Momentum, Heat and Mass Transfer, 7th ed., International Student Edition, Wiley 2019 and material distributed during the course.Examination including compulsory elements
Written exam that tests understanding of transport phenomena including central concepts and skills in problem solving.The course examiner may assess individual students in other ways than what is stated above if there are special reasons for doing so, for example if a student has a decision from Chalmers about disability study support.