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Syllabus

Heat transfer/Fluid mechanics Lab, 20 MECH 572 (001, 002, 003)


2010 Winter Quarter

Class Lecture: Monday and Wednesday 10:00 AM ‐ 10:50 AM, 3210 RecCtr 
Lab:  11:00 AM – 1:50 PM,  537 Baldwin  
 
Instructor:  Sang Young Son, PhD 
          Assistant Professor   
        621 Rhodes, Ph: 566‐5023, Email: sangyoung.son@uc.edu 
        Office Hours: 3:00 – 5:00PM, ThF, otherwise by appointment 
 
TAs:    1. Sushant Anand, Rhodes 921, 513‐556‐2830, sushant1206@gmail.com 
  2. Huayan Liang, Rhodes 921, 513‐556‐2830, talentwolf@gmail.com

  TA Office Hours: MWTh 4:00 – 6:00PM 
 
Pre‐requisites:                                                                                                                                                                             
Heat transfer, Fluid mechanics, Thermodynamics 
 
References:  
(1) Heat transfer by Incropera & DeWitt or Holman, (2) Fluid mechanics by Frank White,  
(3) Thermodynamics by Moran & Shapiro 
 
Goals: 
Familiarize the students with laboratory methods and techniques as well as data acquisition 
and  processing  by  utilizing  the  experiments  in  the  areas  of  heat  transfer,  fluid  mechanics 
and  thermodynamics.  Fundamental  concepts  are  employed  to  verify  some  laws  using  the 
lab experiments. The lecture periods are used to review and develop the analysis pertaining 
to these experiments 
 
Class‐notes: 
 No textbook needed, instead, the notes and handouts will be posted online in Blackboard. It 
is also     recommended to use the above‐cited references throughout the course. 
      
Course Outline: 
1. Lecture:  
The following experimental technique topics will be covered in the class lecture in addition 
to the theoretical background of lab experiments.  
‐ Temperature Measurement 
‐ Pressure Measurement 
‐ Measurement of Flows (Volume flow measurement) 

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‐ Signal & Data Analysis for heat transfer and fluid mechanics 
2. Lab Experiments:  
The following experiments are available in the lab. In a quarter, Five topics are selected 
for experiment: 
1. Turbulent flow Heat Exchanger 
2. Extend Heat Transfer 
3. Heat transfer and Fluid mechanics Analogy 
4. Cross‐Flow Convective Heat Transfer  
5. Radiation – verification of basic laws 
 
Computer usage:  Spread sheet for small calculations and some software for plotting 
 
Attendance:  
Students are expected to attend all classes (please be on time). Even though most of the course 
materials are well covered by the posted lecture notes and text, there may be some 
information that is discussed exclusively in the class. If missed the class, you are still responsible 
for learning the material taught during your absence.   
 
Disclaimer: 
Assignments and course contents are subject to modification when circumstances or sound 
pedagogy dictate and as the course progresses. If changes are made, you will be given due 
notice. 
 
Academic Integrity: 
The University rules, including the student code of conduct and other documented policies of 
the department, college and university related to academic integrity will be enforced. Any 
violation of these regulations including acts of plagiarism or cheating will be dealt with on an 
individual basis according to the severity of the misconduct.  
 
Grading Policy: 
   
  Lab Report       60% 
  Exam 1       20% 
  Exam 2       20% 
  _________________________________ 
  Total        100% 
 
1. All exams are closed book and closed notes. You are allowed to prepare one formula 
sheet for each exam. 
2. Lab report due:  in 1 week after Laboratory class.  
3. Digital Lab report will be accepted with attaching the photo‐copy of signed data sheet. 
4. Digital lab report should be with mathematical calculation sheet (e.g., MS Excel, MatLab, 
MathCad…) 

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5. No late report will be graded. 
6. No make‐up exams will be given unless an acceptable and verifiable excuse is notified to 
the instructor in advance. 
 
7. Final letter Grade is based on absolute evaluation. 
 
93.3   ≤  Total      : A 
90      ≤  Total < 93.3      : A‐ 
86.6   ≤  Total < 90    : B+ 
83.3   ≤  Total < 86.6    : B0 
80      ≤  Total < 83.3    : B‐ 
76.6   ≤  Total < 80    : C+ 
73.3   ≤  Total < 76.6    : C0 
70      ≤  Total < 73.3    : C‐ 
66.6   ≤  Total < 70    : D+ 
63.3   ≤  Total < 66.6    : D0 
60      ≤  Total < 63.3    : D‐ 
   Total < 60    : F 

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LAB REPORT FORMAT

Each lab group is required to submit a brief report for each experiment containing the
following details;

- Front page: (10 points)


Heading: Heat transfer/Fluid mechanics MIE Lab (underlined and bold)
Name of the Experiment (bold, larger font)
The Group Number (bold larger font)
Names of the students in the group, each student’s contribution and length of
time spent
The Date of Experiment and the Date of submission

-Second Page: (5 points)


Index: Clearly show the number, contents and the page number of each topic

-Third Page: (5 points)


Objectives: Write different objectives of the experiment and number them

-First Topic: (30 points)


Sample calculations: One set of complete, detailed calculations, typed or written
with a good handwriting, important results underlined with different color.

-Second Topic: (25 points)


Results: All important results should be presented in tables with appropriate
headings. Required graphs should be appended in this section. The graphs should
show the variables, their units and the symbols (if necessary). If the graphs need
curve fits, the data points must be shown with different symbols

-Third Topic: (20 points)


Conclusions and Comments: Put major results in easy to understand words and
explain what you learned through the results. Clearly explain whether the main
objectives are conformed through the results. In case the results indicate otherwise,
delineate the main reasons for the deviation from the theories.

No math. formulas or Greek symbols should be written in this section. For instance,
say, the effectiveness of the counterflow heat exchanger is about 20% higher than
the parallel flow. You can give reference to a formula that you have presented in
another section of the report.

-Fourth Topic: (5 points)


Data Sheet: The lab data sheet duly signed and dated by the T.A. should be
appended.
Appendix: The computer code, mathematical formula or any related notes are to be
placed in this section.

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2010 Winter Quater Heat transfer/Fluid mechanics Lab,  20 MECH 572 (001, 002, 003)
Experiment and Lecture Schedule

Lab Experiments Teaching Assistant
Experiment 1 : Turbulent Flow Heat Exchanger Mr. Anand
Experiment 2 : HT‐FM Analogy Mr. Liang
Experiment 3 : Extended Heat Transfer  Mr. Anand
Experiment 4 : Cross‐Flow Covective Heat Transfer Mr. Liang
Experiment 5 : Radiation Mr. Liang

WEEK WEEK DAYS LECTURE TA LECTURE + EXPERIMENT


(10‐10:50AM, 3210 RecCtr) (11:00‐1:50PM, 537 Baldwin)
Monday Introduction
1 Jan 04 ‐ Jan 08 Wednesday Lecture 1: Experiment 1
Friday
Exp. 1
Monday Lecture 2 M1, M2
2 Jan 11 ‐ Jan 15 Wednesday Lecture 3 W1, W2
Friday F1, F2
Exp. 1
Monday Holiday (Martin Luther King's day)
3 Jan 18 ‐ Jan 22 Wednesday Lecture 4: Experiment 2 W3, W4
Friday F3, F4
Exp. 2 Exp. 3
Monday Lecture 5: Experiment 3 M1, M2 M3, M4
4 Jan 25 ‐ Jan 29 Wednesday No Lecture W1, W2 W3, W4
Friday F1, F2 F3
Exp. 2 Exp. 3
Monday Lecture 6 M3, M4 M1, M2
5 Feb 1 ‐ Feb 5 Wednesday Lecture 7: Experiment 4 W3, W4 W1, W2
Friday F3 F1, F2
Exp. 1
Monday Lecture 8: Experiment 5 M3, M4
7 Feb 15 ‐ Feb 19 Wednesday Lecture 9: Exam Preparation
Friday Exam 1 (Feb 19, Friday)
Exp. 4 Exp. 5
Monday Lecture 10 M1, M2 M3, M4
8 Feb 22 ‐ Feb 26 Wednesday Lecture 11 W1, W2 W3, W4
Friday F1, F2 F3
Monday Lecture 12 M3, M4 M1, M2
9 March 1 ‐ 5 Wednesday Lecture 13 W3, W4 W1, W2
Friday F3 F1, F2
Monday Lecture 14(Exam Preparation)
10 March 8 ‐ 12 Wednesday Lecture 15 (Exam Preparation)
Friday Exam 2 (March 12, Friday)

Lecture 1:  Exp 1, Turbulent Flow Heat Exchanger by Mr. A Lecture 9: Exam 1 Preparation


Lecture 2:  Temperature Measurement Lecture 10: Data Analysis 1
Lecture 3: Preassure Measurement Lecture 11: Data Analysis 2
Lecture 4: Exp 2, HT‐FM Analogy by Mr. Liang Lecture 12: Pipe Flow 1
Lecture 5: Exp 3, Extended Heat Transfer by Mr. Anand Lecture 13: Pipe Flow 2
Lecture 6: Measurement of Flow Lecture 14: Exam 2 Preparation
Lecture 7: Exp 4,  Cross‐Flow Convective Heat Transfer, M Lecture 15: Exam 2 Preparation
Lecture 8: Exp 5, Radiation by Mr. Liang
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