After completing the reading, exercises, and the associated homework you should be able to:
Use a thermal energy balance and distinguish it from the more general conservation of energy
Use a 1-D conduction equation and distinguish it from the more general conservation of energy
Explain the meaning of each term in the above equations
Explain when it is appropriate to use each of the above equations
Define the terms
heat generation
thermal diffusivity
Identify the major use of the general, 3-D conduction equation
Use the conduction equation
in different coordinate systems
in multiple dimensions
with various assumptions (steady-state, constant properties, etc.)
Find boundary conditions and initial conditions for use with the conduction equation
Note: Any term in bold is a key vocabulary term that you should be able to define, regardless of whether or not that is the specific learning objective.