Why Is Heat Transfer So Challenging for Mechanical Engineering Students?

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The discussion centers on the challenges faced by mechanical engineering students, particularly in mastering heat transfer concepts. The user, Haibin, expresses difficulty in achieving satisfactory grades and seeks advice on improving his understanding to attain at least a B score. Recommendations include retaking the course during the summer for focused study and enhancing English language skills for better comprehension. Additionally, utilizing resources like the "Heat and Mass Transfer Handbook" is suggested for mastering necessary formulas and concepts.

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  • Basic understanding of thermodynamics principles
  • Familiarity with heat transfer concepts and terminology
  • Proficiency in mathematical problem-solving
  • English language proficiency for technical comprehension
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  • Explore summer courses in heat transfer for intensive learning
  • Study the "Heat and Mass Transfer Handbook" for essential formulas
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This discussion is beneficial for undergraduate mechanical engineering students struggling with heat transfer concepts, educators seeking effective teaching strategies, and professionals aiming to enhance their knowledge in energy conversion for careers in the oil industry.

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Hi guys,

I am an undergraduate of mechanical engineering entering in year 2007. I have difficulty to learn heat transfer. So far, I have been taken this heat transfer module in 1 half years with D score.

Can you tell me how to learn heat transfer to get score at least B?

I want to get B score because after graduated in this undergaduate study of mechanical engineering, I would to take the further learning focus in convertion energy and worked in oil company in my country.

Thanks in advance

Haibin
 
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If you just take it again, you're likely to do a lot better. Try taking it over the summer as a short course and with nothing else going on, if that is an option. You're likely to do better.
 
No offense, but if the course is in English I'd try working on your English skills.

Other than that, if you're good at math all you need is conceptual understanding. My profs always let us have the necessary formulas and tables for exams you just need to know how to use them.
 
you can get it iin heat and mass transfer hand book,

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