BCH303 Heat Transfer Operations Syllabus
AKTU B.Tech · 3rd Semester · Unit-wise syllabus (effective 2023-24)
BCH303 Heat Transfer Operations (also written as KCH303) is a subject in Semester 3 of the AKTU B.Tech programme, prescribed by Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University. It carries 3 credits with an L-T-P of 2-1-0. The syllabus is divided into 5 units: Hours Introduction and Conduction, Convection, Radiation, Boiling and Condensation, Heat Exchangers and SUBJECT CODE. The complete unit-wise topic list, course outcomes and reference books are given below, taken from the official AKTU syllabus effective from 2023-24.
BCH303 Subject Details
| Subject Code | BCH303 / KCH303 |
|---|---|
| Subject Name | Heat Transfer Operations |
| University | Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU) |
| Course | B.Tech (Bachelor of Technology) |
| Year / Semester | 2nd Year · 3rd Semester |
| Credits | 3 |
| L-T-P | 2-1-0 |
| Total Units | 5 |
| Scheme Effective From | 2023-24 |
| Last Verified | 2026-08-15 |
BCH303 Heat Transfer Operations Unit-Wise Syllabus
Official AKTU syllabus (effective 2023-24) — 5 units.
Unit 1: Hours Introduction · Conduction
Hours Introduction: Importance of heat transfer in Chemical Engineering operations – and a brief description of various modes of heat transfer. Conduction: Fourier's law of heat conduction; One-dimensional steady state heat conduction equation for flat plate; Hollow cylinder and sphere, Heat conduction through a series of resistances; Critical radius of insulation; Thermal conductivity measurement; Effect of temperature on thermal conductivity; Heat transfer in extended surfaces (Fins); unsteady state heat conduction; Lumped system analysis.
Unit 2: Convection
Convection : Concepts of heat transfer by convection; Natural and forced convection; Analogies between the transfer of momentum and heat; Reynold’s analogy; Prandtl and Coulburn analogy. Dimensional analysis; Correlations for the calculation of heat transfer coefficients; Heat transfer coefficient for laminar and turbulent flow through a pipe.
Unit 3: Radiation
Radiation: Absorptivity, Reflectivity, transmissivity, Concept of a black body and Gray body, Basic concepts of radiation from a surface: Planck’s Law, Wien’s Displacement Law, Stefan-Boltzmann Law, Kirchhoff’s Law, Radiation heat exchange between surfaces – the view factor.
Unit 4: Boiling · Condensation
Boiling: Pool boiling of saturated liquid, Characteristics, nucleate pool and forced convection boiling, boiling mechanism and curve, heat transfer correlations, heat pipes. Condensation: Mechanism and types of condensation of vapour; Drop - wise and film -wise condensation; Nusselt equation for vertical and horizontal tubes; Condensation of superheated vapours.
Unit 5: Heat Exchangers · SUBJECT CODE
Heat Exchangers: Parallel and counter flow heat exchangers; Log mean temperature difference; Single-pass and multi-pass heat exchangers; Double pipe; Shell and tube; Plate and frame heat exchangers; Heat exchangers effectiveness; Number of transfer unit; Fouling factors; Design of heat exchangers; Evaporator: Classification and use of evaporators in process industries, the effect of boiling point rise on evaporator performance, concept of capacity, steam economy, Single effect and multiple effect evaporation - Design calculation for single and multiple effect evaporation. SUBJECT CODE: BCH351 COURSE TITLE: CHEMICAL ENGINEERING FLUID MECHANICS LAB EXAM DURATION: 3 HOURS SEMESTER: III (ODD) L: 0 T: 0 P: 2 CREDITS: 1 PRE-REQUISITE: NIL OBJECTIVE: To determine the various parameters related to fluid flow in pipes and in open channels.
BCH303 Course Outcomes
- EXAM DURATION: 3 HOURS SEMESTER: III (ODD)
- L: T: P:: 3: 0 : 0CREDITS: 3 PREREQUISITES: NIL
- OBJECTIVE:
- The objective of this course is to impart a fundamental understanding of heat transfer operations and
- the associated processes employed within the Chemical Process Industries.
- On completion of this course, the students will be able to
- Acquire fundamental knowledge of the numerous modes of heat transfer and a thorough understanding of
- heat conduction.
- Understand the convection phenomenon and use them to solve problems.
- Determine radiation heat transfer involving various geometries by applying the applicable laws.
- Formulating the equations pertaining to boiling and condensation phenomena, subsequently employing them
- to solve relevant problems.
- Design heat exchangers and evaporators and evaluate their performance.
- REFERENCE BOOKS
- S.NO NAME OF AUTHORS/BOOKS /PUBLISHERS YEAR OF
- PUBLICATION/
- REPRINT
- Cengel Y.A. and Ghajar A.J., “Heat and Mass Transfer:Fundamentals and 2017
- 2017
- 1. Applications”, 5th Ed., McGraw Hill
- 2014
- McCabe, W.L, Smith J.C, and Harriot, P, Unit Operations in Chemical
- 2. Engineering, 7th Edition, McGraw-Hill, Inc.
- Coulson, J.M. and Richardson, J.F, Chemical Engineering, Vol. I, 6th
- 3. Edition, Elsevier India.
- Internet based/ online resources:
- https://archive.nptel.ac.in/courses/103/105/103105140/
- https://archive.nptel.ac.in/courses/103/103/103103032/
Frequently Asked Questions about BCH303
What is the syllabus of BCH303 Heat Transfer Operations?
The AKTU BCH303 Heat Transfer Operations syllabus is divided into 5 units: Hours Introduction and Conduction; Convection; Radiation; Boiling and Condensation; Heat Exchangers and SUBJECT CODE. The complete topic list for each unit is published on this page, taken from the official Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University syllabus effective from 2023-24.
How many units are there in BCH303?
BCH303 Heat Transfer Operations has 5 units in the AKTU syllabus, with an L-T-P (Lecture-Tutorial-Practical) structure of 2-1-0 and 3 credits.
Is BCH303 the same subject as KCH303?
Yes. AKTU renumbered its B.Tech subject codes from the 2022-23 session onwards, so the same subject appears as BCH303 and KCH303 depending on the scheme year. The syllabus content is the same.
Which semester is BCH303 taught in?
BCH303 Heat Transfer Operations is taught in Semester 3 of the 2nd year of the AKTU B.Tech programme.
How many credits is BCH303 worth?
BCH303 Heat Transfer Operations carries 3 credits in the AKTU evaluation scheme, with an L-T-P of 2-1-0.
Where can I download BCH303 previous year question papers?
AKTU B.Tech previous year question papers for every semester are available to download free on Ryzenstudy, with no login or registration required.
Is this the official AKTU syllabus for BCH303?
Yes. Every topic on this page is taken from the official Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University syllabus document (AKTU B.Tech 2nd Year Chemical Engineering Syllabus), effective from 2023-24. A direct link to the original AKTU PDF is provided at the top of this page. Last verified on 2026-08-15.
Related AKTU Syllabus
Source: Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University official syllabus — AKTU B.Tech 2nd Year Chemical Engineering Syllabus, effective from 2023-24. Ryzenstudy is not affiliated with AKTU. Content last verified on 2026-08-15.