- Docente: Massimiliano Rossi
- Credits: 6
- SSD: IIND-07/A
- Language: Italian
- Teaching Mode: In-person learning (entirely or partially)
- Campus: Forli
- Corso: First cycle degree programme (L) in Mechanical Engineering (cod. 0949)
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from Sep 14, 2026 to Dec 15, 2026
Learning outcomes
By the end of the course the student has acquired the basics of fluid dynamics and heat transfer and is able to apply analytical and numerical techniques to solve issues of interest in Mechanical Engineering.
Course contents
Introduction. Summary of Thermodynamics. Introduction to the modes of heat transfer. Conduction, the basics. One-dimensional, steady-state conduction. Two-dimensional, steady-state conduction. Transient conduction. Convection, the basics. External flows. Internal flows. Free convection. Boiling and condensation. Heat exchangers. Radiation: mechanisms and properties. Radiation: exchange between surfaces. Basics of mass transport.
Readings/Bibliography
F. Incropera, D. DeWitt, T. Bergman, and A. Lavine. Fundamentals of Heat and Mass Transfer (6th Edition), J. Wiley & Sons, New York, 2007
Teaching methods
Each lesson (in Italian) covers theoretical aspects and numerical exercises.
Lessons are made mainly on the blackboard, with support of MATLAB for numerical exercises.
Assessment methods
Written and oral examination.
Teaching tools
Digitalized notes
MATLAB scripts
Office hours
See the website of Massimiliano Rossi
SDGs
This teaching activity contributes to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals of the UN 2030 Agenda.