Module #1 Introduction to Heat Transfer Overview of heat transfer, importance in sustainable energy systems, and course objectives
Module #2 Heat Transfer Fundamentals Review of heat transfer modes (conduction, convection, radiation), temperature, and heat flux
Module #3 Thermophysical Properties Properties affecting heat transfer (thermal conductivity, specific heat, density) and how to measure them
Module #4 Heat Transfer by Conduction Conduction mechanisms, Fouriers Law, and heat transfer through solids
Module #5 Heat Transfer by Convection Convection mechanisms, Newtons Law of Cooling, and heat transfer through fluids
Module #6 Heat Transfer by Radiation Radiation mechanisms, Stefan-Boltzmann Law, and heat transfer through electromagnetic waves
Module #7 Heat Exchangers Types of heat exchangers (parallel flow, counter flow, cross flow), design considerations, and performance analysis
Module #8 Heat Transfer in Building Envelopes Heat transfer through building walls, windows, and roofs; energy efficiency in buildings
Module #9 Heat Transfer in Renewable Energy Systems Heat transfer in solar panels, wind turbines, and geothermal systems
Module #10 Heat Transfer in Energy Storage Heat transfer in batteries, thermal energy storage, and phase change materials
Module #11 Computational Heat Transfer Numerical methods for heat transfer analysis (Finite Difference, Finite Element, CFD)
Module #12 Experimental Heat Transfer Measurement techniques for heat transfer (thermocouples, heat flux sensors, IR cameras)
Module #13 Heat Transfer in Concentrated Solar Power Heat transfer in CSP systems, including receivers, absorbers, and heat storage
Module #14 Heat Transfer in Fuel Cells Heat transfer in fuel cells, including temperature management and thermal efficiency
Module #15 Heat Transfer in Biomass Systems Heat transfer in biomass combustion, gasification, and pyrolysis
Module #16 Heat Transfer in Tidal and Ocean Energy Heat transfer in tidal and ocean energy systems, including heat exchangers and thermal energy conversion
Module #17 Heat Transfer in Green Roofs Heat transfer in green roofs, including evapotranspiration, insulation, and energy efficiency
Module #18 Heat Transfer in Urban Heat Islands Heat transfer in urban heat islands, including heat island mitigation strategies and urban planning
Module #19 Heat Transfer in Desiccant Cooling Heat transfer in desiccant cooling systems, including evaporative cooling and heat recovery
Module #20 Heat Transfer in Thermal Energy Storage Heat transfer in thermal energy storage systems, including sensible heat, latent heat, and phase change materials
Module #21 Heat Transfer in Cryogenic Energy Storage Heat transfer in cryogenic energy storage systems, including cryogenic fluids and thermal insulation
Module #22 Heat Transfer in Smart Buildings Heat transfer in smart buildings, including building management systems, energy efficiency, and occupant comfort
Module #23 Heat Transfer in Industrial Processes Heat transfer in industrial processes, including heat recovery, heat integration, and pinch analysis
Module #24 Heat Transfer in HVAC Systems Heat transfer in heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems, including heat pumps and refrigeration
Module #25 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in Heat Transfer in Sustainable Energy Systems career
