The Engineering Technologies Department organized a specialized workshop in the Heat Transfer Laboratory entitled “Heat Transfer through Rectangular Fins”, with the participation of undergraduate students as part of its commitment to strengthening practical learning and reinforcing theoretical concepts through laboratory applications.
The workshop addressed the scientific principles of heat transfer by conduction and convection through rectangular fins, which are widely used to enhance heat dissipation and improve the efficiency of thermal systems. The activities included experimental measurements of temperature distribution along the fin, analysis of the heat transfer coefficient, and comparison between experimental data and theoretical calculations. Participants also examined the influence of fin dimensions and material properties on thermal performance.
The workshop aimed to enhance students’ analytical and experimental skills in thermal engineering, enabling them to interpret laboratory data and apply findings to real-world engineering systems such as cooling systems, heat exchangers, and power generation units. This practical exposure strengthens students’ readiness for careers in the energy and industrial sectors.
Alignment with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs):
SDG 4: Quality Education
By providing applied engineering education that integrates theory with laboratory practice.
SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy
Through improving thermal efficiency and reducing energy losses in engineering systems.
SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
By developing competencies related to the design and optimization of industrial thermal components.
SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
Through promoting efficient energy utilization and minimizing thermal waste in industrial processes.
This workshop forms part of a broader academic initiative aimed at fostering innovation, practical expertise, and sustainable engineering solutions within the energy and industrial domains.