The Use Of Math Cad In A Graduate Level Two Phase Flow And Heat Transfer Course

In a graduate level two-phase flow and heat transfer course taught at Mississippi State University (MSU), students were encouraged to use MathCad for their projects and homework. Three example problems, the theory of the solutions, the MathCad solution, and student insights revealed about the problems are presented. The example problems cover two-phase pressure gradient calculations, subcooled boiling heat transfer, and condensation heat transfer. The students found that MathCad was very helpful in solving complex problems. In addition, MathCad helped enhance student understanding of boiling and condensation phenomena.