
CHAPTER
INTRODUCTION 1

Course objectives
• Identify the modes of heat transfer
• Explain heat transfer mechanisms and
principles.
• Solve simple 1D steady state heat transfer
problems.
• Analysis and design of heat transfer
equipment.

Learning Resources
Textbook
J. P. Holman; “Heat Transfer”, McGraw-Hill,
Tenth Edition, 2010.
References
[1] J. F. Richardson, j. H. Harker, j. R.
Backhurst; “ Chemical Engineering - Vol 2: Particle
technology and Separation processes”, Elsevier
Science, Fifth Edition, 2002.
[2] Eduardo Cao, “Heat transfer in process
engineering “ , McGraw-Hill, 2010.
[3] Frank Kreith, Raj M. Manglik, Mark S.
Bohn, “Principles of Heat transfer “ Seventh
Edition, Cengage Learning, 2011.
[4] PGS.TS Phạm Văn Bôn, TS. Nguyễn Đình
Thọ, “Quá trình & TB trong công nghệ hóa học- tập
5, quyển 1”, Nxb Đại học QG TP.HCM.

Part A: Fundamental principles of heat transfer
Chapter 1: Introduction to heat transfer
Chapter 2: Steady-state and Unsteady state conduction heat
transfer
Chapter 3: Convection heat transfer
Chapter 4: Radiation heat transfer
Chapter 5: The overall heat-transfer coefficient
Part B: Fundamental and Design of heat transfer equipment
Chapter 6: Fundamentals of heat exchangers
Chapter 7: Boiler & Condenser
Chapter 8: Concentration equipment
Chapter 9: Refrigreration system
Chapter 10: Fired heaters
Course Structure

Learning Objectives
• Understand the basic concepts and laws of the three modes
of heat transfer.
• Apply analytical techniques to the solution of simple
conduction heat-transfer problems.
• Understand and use empirical equations to solve forced
and natural convection heat-transfer problems.
• Solve simple radiation heat transfer problems.
• Analyse the heat transfer processes involved in boiling and
condensation.
• Understand the basic concepts of heat exchanger types
and flow patterns .
• Carry out a design calculation for an industrial heat
exchanger .

