Learning Outcomes

In this free course, you will learn how to:

• Apply Fourier's law to calculate the rate of heat transfer across various geometries
• Solve the conduction heat equation by applying boundary conditions to determine the temperature distribution function
• Solve a variety of simple conduction heat transfer problems by applying theoretical knowledge and problem-solving skills
• Define thermal resistance and the overall heat transfer coefficient for conduction, convection, and radiation
• Analyse one-dimensional steady-state conduction using different approaches in Cartesian and radial coordinate systems
• Explain the conduction heat equation in Cartesian coordinates by applying the law of energy conservation
• Describe one-dimensional steady-state conduction with heat generation