Syllabus for ChEn 3005: Transport Phenomena, Fall 2016

Instructors
Name:
Role:
Office:
Email:
Phone:
Office Hour:

Kevin Dorfman
Lead
386 Amundson
dorfman@umn.edu
612-624-5560
Wednesday, 2:30-3:30 pm

Xiang Cheng
Recitation
387 Amundson
xcheng@umn.edu
612-625-6165
Thursday, 5-6 pm

Bill Smyrl
Recitation
112d Amundson
smyrl@umn.edu
612-625-0717
Wednesday, 12:30-1:30 pm

Teaching Assistants
Name:
Email:
Office Hours:

Xiaolan Li
lixx3096@umn.edu
Thursday, 2-4 pm

Matthew Palys
palys003@umn.edu
Tuesday, 3-5 pm

Zhengyang Liu
liux3141@umn.edu
Thursday, 4-6 pm

All TA office hours will be held in the TA office hour room in 161 Amundson unless otherwise notified.
Brief Description of the Course
Transport phenomena is one of the core subjects in chemical engineering. In this course, we will cover fluid
mechanics and heat transfer. The third component of transport phenomena, mass transfer, is covered in the
separations course in the junior year.
Course Objectives
The objectives of this course are to learn how to solve chemical engineering problems at the microscale and
macroscale for both fluid mechanics and heat transfer. The key fundamental objective is to learn how to derive
and solve partial differential equations describing either the fluid velocity and pressure in a moving fluid or the
temperature distribution in a fluid or solid. The key applied objectives are to learn how to engineer piping networks
and heat exchangers.
Course Prerequisites (or Concurrent)
The course prerequisites are ChEn 2001 or 4001, Math 2373 or 2243 or 2574H or 3592H, upper division ChEn
major. All prerequisite requirements are handled by Kacey Gregerson in 151 Amundson.
Course Website
This course will use Moodle to provide the syllabus, HW assignments and solutions, and your grades (along with
the statistics for the class). Please ignore the score for your total grade on the website, as it does not reflect
the weighting of different parts of the course. With the exception of the syllabus, no handouts will be
distributed in class. You can download the homework assignments, solutions, etc. from the website.
I will post the homework solutions shortly after their due date.
Textbooks
The required textbook for this class is Introductory Transport Phenomena by Bird, Stewart, Lightfoot and
Klingenberg. Please note that the same subject is also treated more broadly and with less undergraduate focus in
Transport Phenomena, Second Edition by Bird, Stewart and Lightfoot. The latter is the classic textbook for the
subject and has numerous useful tables and additional examples. We will be assigning homework problems from
the text Introductory Transport Phenomena, but many of the problems are the same in Transport Phenomena,
Second Edition. The exams are closed book so you will not be at any disadvantage if you use the older text.
If you are rusty on your math, you may want to invest in a handbook with convenient formulas. The affordable and
pretty good option is Schaums Outline Series: Mathematical Handbook of Formulas and Tables by Spiegel. I
use this all the time for my own work. The classic book is Handbook of Mathematical Functions by Abramowitz
and Stegun. This book is probably overkill for our class, but it is the best reference for generalized mathematical
functions. You can probably find all the math information you need on the internet, particularly in Wolfram
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Mathworld (http://mathworld.wolfram.com), but I like books. Wolfram also has an excellent web-based interface
for integrals (http://integrals.wolfram.com/index.jsp).
Lecture
Lecture will be held on MWF from 10:10-11:00 in B-75 Amundson Hall.
Recitations
The recitation sections will provide an opportunity for additional explanation of the lecture material and solving
example problems. Recitations are held every Tuesday and Thursday at the following times:
Section
2
4
5
6
7

Time
8:00
10:10
10:10
12:20
9:05

Instructor
Dorfman
Smryl
Cheng
Cheng
Smyrl

Location
Amundson
Amundson
Amundson
Ford 150
Amundson

158
124
120
120

No solutions to the recitation problems will be posted. If you miss recitation and would like to discuss the solutions
to any problems, you can do so during office hours. The solution to the exam will be presented on the recitation
following the exam. No exam solutions will be posted.
Homework
We are planning to have 10 graded homework assignments. In general, the homework will be posted on Friday
and due the following Friday, with the exception of the weeks where we have exams. The assignments will also be
posted on the course website. Homework is due at the start of class on the indicated date. No late homework will
be accepted without a valid medical excuse.
Rules for Submission of Homework Problems
1. All assignments should be prepared on 8.5 x 11 paper with a clean edge. No spiral notebook paper with the
fringes still attached will be accepted.
2. Problem sets must be stapled together.
3. Students name, ID number, and recitation section should appear on the upper right corner of the first page.
Students name should appear on all pages.
4. Write on one side of the paper and do not use any of the page as scrap paper.
5. All axes and legends on graphs must be clearly labeled.
6. Number the pages of the homework sequentially.
7. Cite all sources for data used in your solution.
Following the first assignment, homework not meeting these minimal requirements will receive a
score of zero.
Each homework problem will be graded on a 3 pt scale with the following breakdown:
3
2
1
0

pts:
pts:
pt:
pts:

Correct, complete and easy to follow, correct units

Minor error or difficult to follow
Major error
Not submitted or lack of effort (at grader discretion)

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All students are encouraged to discuss the problem set with other students, but each person is required to work
out and present their own solution to the homework problem. Copying or paraphrasing solutions from the web,
another source, or another students solution to a problem (or part of the solution) or permitting your own solution
to be copied or paraphrased is considered cheating. The minimum penalty for all students involved is a zero for
the problem.
The solution to all of the problems on the homework will be posted on Moodle shortly after the due date. If there
is no homework solution posted by Monday morning, please email Dorfman.
Examinations
There will be three in-class midterm examinations following the course schedule and a final exam according to the
university schedule.
All exams will be closed book. The examination paper will include a sheet of relevant formulas that may be needed
for the solution of the problems. These formula pages will be posted on Moodle no later than 2 days before the
examination. You are welcome to download this page as part of your preparation for the exam, but you cannot
bring the downloaded page to the exam.
You may use a scientific calculator, but the calculator must not have a text memory, graphing capabilities, or
the ability to compute integrals. Examples of acceptable calculators include the TI-30X, HP-30 and the Casio
FX-300. Examples of unacceptable calculators include the TI-85, HP-50G and the Casio CFX-9850. If you are
uncertain about the suitability of your calculator, bring it to recitation at some point prior to the
exam. We will inspect all calculators before the exams. Those students with unacceptable models may be forced
to take the exam without a calculator.
Communicating devices (cell phones, etc.) are not permitted during the examination and must remain in a sealed
bag. Open possession of such items will be treated as a case of cheating even if the item was not used and
the student will receive a zero for the exam.
No student will be permitted to take the exam before the scheduled time and no makeup exams will be given.
Students who miss an exam will be given a grade of zero for it unless personal illness or family emergency was the
reason for missing the exam. Special arrangements will be made in such circumstances, provided that they are
well documented.
Quizzes
Starting in the second week of class, we will give open-book, open-note, open-discussion-with-your-neighbor quizzes
at the start of some lecture periods (but not all). The quiz will cover the material covered in lectures since the
previous quiz, typically the previous lecture, and emphasize qualitative understanding of the material and basic
engineering calculations.
Clickers will be used for in-class response. The required device is the iClicker2, and it is sold at the campus
bookstore. You should be able to use the clicker app too, although we will need to test that it works.
You must properly register your clicker to receive credit! Registration is done through the course Moodle site. On
the Moodle page (this page) if you look on the left side there should be a small block with the title iclicker
and it will have a link for Remote Registration that you can click on. For complete, blow-by-blow directions
to register your clicker go to http://z.umn.edu/iclickerstudent. This site includes answers to frequently asked
questions and technical help via both a web link and a phone number.
The bottom 1/3 of the quiz grades will be dropped. As a result, there are no make-up quizzes except for exceptional
circumstances.
At the end of the quiz, I will randomly select a student who submitted the right answer to explain their answer.
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If you are selected and are not present in class, you will receive a 0 grade on the quizzes for the entire semester.
Additional clicker instructions are posted to Moodle.
Re-grading of Examinations and Homework
Students who wish to have their exam or homework re-graded must submit their request no later than one week
after the exams/problem are returned. If you do not have a valid excuse for missing the recitation when the exams
are returned, you will not be able to request a re-grade after the deadline has passed. The request should be in
writing, indicating the possible error, and submitted directly to Prof. Dorfman at the end of lecture.
The entire exam/homework will be reviewed by Prof. Dorfman for any other possible oversights, and a revised
grade (which may be higher or lower) will be returned to the student. Submitting an altered exam for re-grading
is a serious offense and the minimum penalty is an F for the course.
Uncollected Homework and Exams
We will return the exams and homework assignments in recitation. If you miss your recitation, you may pick up
uncollected homework and exams from Matthew Palys. The best time to pick up these items is during their office
hours or to arrange a time (e.g., before the next lecture) by email.
Attendance
You are responsible for the material covered in lecture and recitation. We will not take attendance at lecture or
recitation.
Determination of Grades
I plan to assign final grades on a curve with the following breakdown:
Homework = 10%
Quizzes = 10%
Mid-Term Exams = 15% per exam
Final Exam = 35%
The assignments in each category are weighted equally. For homework, this means each total grade on the
assignment is weighted the same even if the number of problems (and thus the total grade) differs. For quizzes,
the grade is computed based on the total number of problems, not per day.
Grading Standards (definition of grades)
A Represents achievement that is outstanding relative to the level necessary to meet course requirements.
B Represents achievement that is significantly above the level necessary to meet course requirements.
C Represents achievement that meets the course requirements in every respect.
D Represents achievement that is worthy of credit even though it fails to meet fully the course requirements.
F Represents failure (or no credit) and signifies that the work was either (1) completed but at a level of
achievement that is not worthy of credit or (2) was not completed and there was no agreement between
the instructor and the student that the student would be awarded an I (see also I)
I Assigned at the discretion of the instructor when, due to extraordinary circumstances, e.g., hospitalization,
a student is prevented from completing the work of the course on time. Requires a written agreement
between instructor and student. For additional information, please refer to:
http://policy.umn.edu/Policies/Education/Education/GRADINGTRANSCRIPTS.html.
Student Conduct Code
The University seeks an environment that promotes academic achievement and integrity, that is protective of free
inquiry, and that serves the educational mission of the University. Similarly, the University seeks a community
that is free from violence, threats, and intimidation; that is respectful of the rights, opportunities, and welfare of
students, faculty, staff, and guests of the University; and that does not threaten the physical or mental health or
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safety of members of the University community.
As a student at the University you are expected adhere to Board of Regents Policy: Student Conduct Code. To
review the Student Conduct Code, please see:
http://regents.umn.edu/sites/default/files/policies/Student Conduct Code.pdf.
Note that the conduct code specifically addresses disruptive classroom conduct, which means engaging in behavior
that substantially or repeatedly interrupts either the instructors ability to teach or student learning. The classroom
extends to any setting where a student is engaged in work toward academic credit or satisfaction of program-based
requirements or related activities.
Use of Personal Electronic Devices in the Classroom
Using personal electronic devices in the classroom setting can hinder instruction and learning, not only for the
student using the device but also for other students in the class. To this end, the University establishes the right of
each faculty member to determine if and how personal electronic devices are allowed to be used in the classroom.
For complete information, please reference:
http://policy.umn.edu/Policies/Education/Education/STUDENTRESP.html.
Scholastic Dishonesty
You are expected to do your own academic work and cite sources as necessary. Failing to do so is scholastic
dishonesty. Scholastic dishonesty means plagiarizing; cheating on assignments or examinations; engaging in unauthorized collaboration on academic work; taking, acquiring, or using test materials without faculty permission;
submitting false or incomplete records of academic achievement; acting alone or in cooperation with another to
falsify records or to obtain dishonestly grades, honors, awards, or professional endorsement; altering, forging, or
misusing a University academic record; or fabricating or falsifying data, research procedures, or data analysis.
(Student Conduct Code: http://regents.umn.edu/sites/default/files/policies/Student Conduct Code.pdf) If it is
determined that a student has cheated, he or she may be given an F or an N for the course, and may face
additional sanctions from the University. For additional information, please see:
http://policy.umn.edu/Policies/Education/Education/INSTRUCTORRESP.html.
The Office for Student Conduct and Academic Integrity has compiled a useful list of Frequently Asked Questions
pertaining to scholastic dishonesty: http://www1.umn.edu/oscai/integrity/student/index.html. If you have additional questions, please clarify with your instructor for the course. Your instructor can respond to your specific
questions regarding what would constitute scholastic dishonesty in the context of a particular class-e.g., whether
collaboration on assignments is permitted, requirements and methods for citing sources, if electronic aids are
permitted or prohibited during an exam.
Makeup Work for Legitimate Absences
Students will not be penalized for absence during the semester due to unavoidable or legitimate circumstances.
Such circumstances include verified illness, participation in intercollegiate athletic events, subpoenas, jury duty,
military service, bereavement, and religious observances. Such circumstances do not include voting in local, state,
or national elections. For complete information, please see:
http://policy.umn.edu/Policies/Education/Education/MAKEUPWORK.html.
Appropriate Student Use of Class Notes and Course Materials
Taking notes is a means of recording information but more importantly of personally absorbing and integrating the educational experience. However, broadly disseminating class notes beyond the classroom community
or accepting compensation for taking and distributing classroom notes undermines instructor interests in their
intellectual work product while not substantially furthering instructor and student interests in effective learning.
Such actions violate shared norms and standards of the academic community. For additional information, please
see: http://policy.umn.edu/Policies/Education/Education/STUDENTRESP.html.

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Sexual Harassment
Sexual harassment means unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and/or other verbal or physical
conduct of a sexual nature. Such conduct has the purpose or effect of unreasonably interfering with an individuals
work or academic performance or creating an intimidating, hostile, or offensive working or academic environment
in any University activity or program. Such behavior is not acceptable in the University setting. For additional
information, please consult Board of Regents Policy:
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The University of Minnesota is committed to providing equitable access to learning opportunities for all students.
Disability Services (DS) is the campus office that collaborates with students who have disabilities to provide and/or
arrange reasonable accommodations.
If you have, or think you may have, a disability (e.g., mental health, attentional, learning, chronic health, sensory,
or physical), please contact DS at 612-626-1333 to arrange a confidential discussion regarding equitable access and
reasonable accommodations.
If you are registered with DS and have a current letter requesting reasonable accommodations, please contact your
instructor as early in the semester as possible to discuss how the accommodations will be applied in the course.
For more information, please see the DS website, https://diversity.umn.edu/disability/.
Mental Health and Stress Management
As a student you may experience a range of issues that can cause barriers to learning, such as strained relationships,
increased anxiety, alcohol/drug problems, feeling down, difficulty concentrating and/or lack of motivation. These
mental health concerns or stressful events may lead to diminished academic performance and may reduce your
ability to participate in daily activities. University of Minnesota services are available to assist you. You can learn
more about the broad range of confidential mental health services available on campus via the Student Mental
Health Website: http://www.mentalhealth.umn.edu.
Academic Freedom and Responsibility
Academic freedom is a cornerstone of the University. Within the scope and content of the course as defined by the
instructor, it includes the freedom to discuss relevant matters in the classroom. Along with this freedom comes
responsibility. Students are encouraged to develop the capacity for critical judgment and to engage in a sustained
and independent search for truth. Students are free to take reasoned exception to the views offered in any course
of study and to reserve judgment about matters of opinion, but they are responsible for learning the content of
any course of study for which they are enrolled.
Reports of concerns about academic freedom are taken seriously, and there are individuals and offices available for
help. Contact the instructor, the Department Chair, your adviser, the associate dean of the college, or the Vice
Provost for Faculty and Academic Affairs in the Office of the Provost.
Preliminary Schedule
This table is a list of the planned lectures and recitation topics for the class and the exam dates. The exam dates
are fixed, but we may make minor modifications to the lecture topics towards the end of the semester.

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Week
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15

Start Date
5-Sep
12-Sep
19-Sep
26-Sep
3-Oct
10-Oct
17-Oct
24-Oct
31-Oct
7-Nov
14-Nov
21-Nov
28-Nov
5-Dec
12-Dec

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42

Monday
Labor Day
The stress tensor (Ch 1)
Pressure driven flow in a slit
Cylindrical Couette flow
Time-dependent flow
Exam #1
Bernouilli equation (Ch 7)
Macroscopic momentum balance
Exam #2
Convective heat transer
Biot number
Exam #3
Heat transfer coefficients (Ch 14)
Heat exchangers (Ch 15)
Shell and tube heat exchangers

Lecture Order
Overview
Hydrostatics
The stress tensor (Ch 1)
Couette flow in a slit (Ch 2)
Couette flow in a slit
Pressure driven flow in a slit
Hagen-Poiseuille Law
Navier-Stokes Equation (Ch 3)
Cylindrical Couette flow
Flow around a sphere
Flow in a duct
Time-dependent flow
Boundary layers
Dimensional analysis (Ch 5)
Exam #1
Transition to turbulence
Friction factors (Ch 6)
Bernouilli equation (Ch 7)
Viscous losses and networks
Macroscopic momentum balance
Macroscopic momentum balance
Non-Newtonian fluids (Ch 8)
Fourier's Law (Ch 9)
Exam #2
Composites (Ch 10)
Fins
Convective heat transer
Energy balance (Ch 11)
Dimensional analysis (Ch 13)
Biot number
Heating a slab
Short-time heating
Exam #3
Boundary layers
Heat transfer coefficients (Ch 14)
Correlations for h
Overall heat transfer coefficients
Heat exchangers (Ch 15)
Counter-current heat exchangers
Exchangers in series
Shell and tube heat exchangers
Radiative heat transfer

Tuesday
No class
Manometers and flotation
Film down a plane
Flow in an annulus
Startup of slit flow
Solution to exam #1
Packed beds
Force on a bend
Solution to exam #2
Radial fins
Lumped parameter analysis
Solution to exam #3
Heating up food
Phase change exchangers
Review for final exam

Wednesday
Overview
Couette flow in a slit (Ch 2)
Hagen-Poiseuille Law
Flow around a sphere
Boundary layers
Transition to turbulence
Viscous losses and networks
Non-Newtonian fluids (Ch 8)
Composites (Ch 10)
Energy balance (Ch 11)
Heating a slab
Boundary layers
Correlations for h
Counter-current heat exchangers
Radiative heat transfer

Recitations
Vectors and tensors
Manometers and flotation
Balance equations
Film down a plane
Multiphase flow in a slit
Flow in an annulus
Rotating surface flow
Startup of slit flow
Review for exam #1
Solution to exam #1
Dimensional analysis
Packed beds
Sizing a pump
Force on a bend
Review for exam #2
Solution to exam #2
Composites
Radial fins
Analogies with fluids
Lumped parameter analysis
Review for exam #3
Solution to exam #3
Heating up food
Using heat transfer coefficients
Phase change exchangers
Counter-current exchanger
Review for final exam

Thursday
Vectors and tensors
Balance equations
Multiphase flow in a slit
Rotating surface flow
Review for exam #1
Dimensional analysis
Sizing a pump
Review for exam #2
Composites
Analogies with fluids
Review for exam #3
Thanksgiving
Using heat transfer coefficients
Counter-current exchanger
No Class

Friday
Hydrostatics
Couette flow in a slit
Navier-Stokes Equation (Ch 3)
Flow in a duct
Dimensional analysis (Ch 5)
Friction factors (Ch 6)
Macroscopic momentum balance
Fourier's Law (Ch 9)
Fins
Dimensional analysis (Ch 13)
Short-time heating
Thanksgiving
Overall heat transfer coefficients
Exchangers in series
No Class