FACULTY OF ENGINEERING

Department of Mechanical Engineering

ME 441 | Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Name
Introduction to Transport Phenomena in Porous Media
Code
Semester
Theory
(hour/week)
Application/Lab
(hour/week)
Local Credits
ECTS
ME 441
Fall/Spring
2
2
3
5

Prerequisites
  ME 304 To get a grade of at least FD
and ME 305 To get a grade of at least FD
Course Language
English
Course Type
Elective
Course Level
First Cycle
Mode of Delivery -
Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course -
Course Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s)
Assistant(s) -
Course Objectives To understand basic concepts related to the porous media; such as what porous medium is and the advantages / disadvantages of the using porous media in the engineering sense of manner.
Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • Define the basics of porous media
  • Distinguish open and closed cell porous media
  • Explain heat and fluid flow in porous media
  • Calculate heat and fluid flow in porous media analytically and numerically
  • Investigate porous media with the porous modules of commercial CFD solvers
Course Description Introduction to porous media, A review of the basics of the fluid mechanics and heat transfer, Mathematical modelling of porous media, Volume Averaging Theory, Derivation of the governing equations of the heat and fluid flow in porous media, Basic concepts of different heat transfer mechanisms in porous media, Two medium treatment, Mass transfer in Porous Media, Two-phase flow in porous media, Computational techniques solving heat and fluid flow in porous media

 



Course Category

Core Courses
Major Area Courses
X
Supportive Courses
Media and Management Skills Courses
Transferable Skill Courses

 

WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES

Week Subjects Related Preparation
1 Introduction to Porous Media Textbook: Chapter 1
2 Basic concepts of fluid mechanics Reference Textbook 1: Chapter 2
3 Basic concepts of heat transfer Reference Textbook 2: Chapter 2 & 6
4 Mathematical models of porous media Textbook: Chapter 2
5 Volume Averaging Theory and Derivation of the Governing Equations Textbook: Chapter 2
6 Basic concepts of the conduction heat transfer in porous media Textbook: Chapter 3
7 Basic concepts of the convective heat transfer in porous media Textbook: Chapter 4
8 Midterm
9 Basic Concepts of the Radiation Heat Transfer in Porous Media Textbook: Chapter 5
10 Introduction to two medium treatment Textbook: Chapter 7
11 Introduction to mass transfer in gases Textbook: Chapter 6
12 Basics of two-phase flow in porous media Textbook: Chapter 8
13 Computational techniques solving fluid flow in porous media Reference Textbook 3: Chapter 5
14 Computational techniques solving heat flow in porous media Reference Textbook 3: Chapter 5
15 Review
16 Final

 

Course Notes/Textbooks

M. Kaviany, “Principles of Heat Transfer in Porous Media”, Second Edition, Springer-Verlag New York Inc.

Suggested Readings/Materials
  1. R. W. Fox, P. J. Pritchard, A. T. McDonald, “Fox and McDonald’s Introduction to Fluid Mechanics”, Eight Edition, John Wiley & Sons Inc.
  2. F. P. Incropera, D. P. DeWitt, “Fundamentals of Heat and Mass Transfer”, Sixth Edition, John Wiley and Sons Inc.
  3. H. K. Versteeg and W. Malalasekara, “An Introduction to Computational Fluid Dynamics”, Second Edition, Pearson Prentice Hall Inc.

 

EVALUATION SYSTEM

Semester Activities Number Weigthing
Participation
Laboratory / Application
5
40
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments
Presentation / Jury
Project
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exams
Midterm
1
30
Final Exam
1
30
Total

Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade
6
70
Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade
1
30
Total

ECTS / WORKLOAD TABLE

Semester Activities Number Duration (Hours) Workload
Theoretical Course Hours
(Including exam week: 16 x total hours)
16
2
32
Laboratory / Application Hours
(Including exam week: '.16.' x total hours)
16
2
32
Study Hours Out of Class
16
3
48
Field Work
0
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
0
Portfolio
0
Homework / Assignments
0
Presentation / Jury
0
Project
0
Seminar / Workshop
0
Oral Exam
0
Midterms
1
16
16
Final Exam
1
22
22
    Total
150

 

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS RELATIONSHIP

#
Program Competencies/Outcomes
* Contribution Level
1
2
3
4
5
1

To have adequate knowledge in Mathematics, Mathematics based physics, statistics and linear algebra and Mechanical Engineering; to be able to use theoretical and applied information in these areas on complex engineering problems.

X
2

To be able to identify, define, formulate, and solve complex Mechanical Engineering problems; to be able to select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.

X
3

To be able to design a thermal and mechanical system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way as to meet the requirements; to be able to apply modern design methods for this purpose.

X
4

To be able to devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for analysis and solution of complex problems in engineering applications.

X
5

To be able to design and conduct experiments, gather data, analyze and interpret results for investigating complex engineering problems or Mechanical Engineering research topics.

6

To be able to work efficiently in Mechanical Engineering disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; to be able to work individually.

7

To be able to communicate effectively in Turkish, both orally and in writing; to be able to author and comprehend written reports, to be able to prepare design and implementation reports, to present effectively, to be able to give and receive clear and comprehensible instructions.

8

To have knowledge about global and social impact of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety; to have knowledge about contemporary issues as they pertain to engineering; to be aware of the legal ramifications of engineering solutions.

9

To be aware of ethical behavior, professional and ethical responsibility; to have knowledge about standards utilized in engineering applications.

10

To have knowledge about industrial practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; to have awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation; to have knowledge about sustainable development.

11

To be able to collect data in the area of Mechanical Engineering, and to be able to communicate with colleagues in a foreign language.

12

To be able to speak a second foreign language at a medium level of fluency efficiently.

13

To recognize the need for lifelong learning; to be able to access information, to be able to stay current with developments in science and technology; to be able to relate the knowledge accumulated throughout the human history to Mechanical Engineering.

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