Exploring Heat and Mass Transfer in Non-Newtonian Fluids

This course covers the comprehensive understanding of transport phenomena in non-Newtonian fluids. It starts with the fundamentals of momentum and heat transfer, and how to solve problems when these two are combined. The course then delves into the mechanisms of mass transfer, including molecular transport and bulk motion, using the example of diffusion through a stagnant gas film. It further explores the transport phenomena focusing on Non-Isothermal Diffusive Mass Transfer and Forced Convective Mass Transfer, explaining the concept of diffusion through a non-isothermal spherical film. The course also discusses the complex topic of heat and mass transfer in non-Newtonian fluids, using the example of a hot vapor diffusing through a stagnant film of non-condensable gas to a cold surface. Lastly, it covers the concept of transport phenomena focusing on mass transfer combined with chemical reactions, using illustrative examples such as the absorption of CO2 by concentrated aqueous solution of NaOH.