9. Heat Transfer, Energy Resources and Environment

9. Heat Transfer, Energy Resources and Environment

9.1 Heat Transfer

• Conduction, convection, radiation

• Heat transfer through walls, tubes and spheres

• Stefan–Boltzmann law

• Overall heat transfer coefficient

9.2 Heat Transfer Applications

• Free and forced convection

• Fins

• Heat exchangers and effectiveness

9.3 Energy Resources

• Conventional and renewable energy

• Solar, wind, hydro, bio-energy

• Nuclear energy

• Environmental impacts

9.4 Combustion

• Combustion process and phases

• Fire control

• Engine emissions

9.5 Engine Fuels

• Petroleum chemistry

• Fuel rating

• Fuel and lubrication systems

• Specific fuel consumption

9.6 Environment and Pollution Control

• Air, water, noise and solid waste pollution

• Global and national environmental issues