ME4162: Convection Heat Transfer - NPS Online
Convection Heat Transfer
Course #ME4162
Est.imated Completion Time: 3 months
POC: NPS Online Support
Overview
Fundamental principles of forced and free convection. Laminar and turbulent duct flows and external flows. Dimensionless correlations. Heat transfer during phase changes. Heat exchanger analysis with Mechanical Engineering applications.
Included in degrees & certificates
- 571
- 572
Prerequisites
- ME3150
- ME3201
Learning Outcomes
1. Obtain a thorough understanding of the subject of Convective Heat Transfer.
2. Prepare the student to solve practical convective heat transfer problems.
3. Impart adequate convective heat transfer knowledge to solve open ended related engineering problems.
4. Lay the foundation for the student to design heat exchangers later.

Application Deadlines
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08 Jan 2024
Spring Quarter applications due
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01 Apr 2024
Summer Quarter applications due
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08 Jul 2024
Fall Quarter applications due
Academic Calendar
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12 Dec 2023 – 14 Dec 2023
Fall Quarter final examinations
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15 Dec 2023
Fall Quarter graduation
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18 Dec 2023 – 05 Jan 2024
Winter break
See NPS Academic Calendar for more dates.