Elements of Heat Transfer [Hardcover]

Written for chemical, mechanical, and aerospace engineering students taking courses on heat and mass transfer, this textbook presents the basics and proceeds to the required theory and its application aspects. Major topics covered include conduction, convection, radiation, boiling, heat exchangers, and mass transfer and are explained in a detailed, to-the-point manner. Along with coverage of the topics, the author provides appropriate numerical examples to clarify theory and concepts. Exercise problems are presented at the end of each chapter to test the understanding gained within each subject. A solutions manual and PowerPoint slides accompany the text, upon qualification.

1 Basic Concepts and Definitions
1.1 Introduction
1.1.1 Driving Potential
1.2 Dimensions and Units
1.2.1 Dimensional Homogeneity
1.3 Closed and Open Systems
1.3.1 Closed System (ControlMass)
1.3.2 Isolated System
1.3.3 Open System (ControlVolume)
1.4 Forms of Energy
1.4.1 Internal Energy
1.5 Properties of a System
1.5.1 Intensive and Extensive Properties
1.6 State and Equilibrium
1.7 Thermal and Calorical Properties
1.7.1 Specific Heat of an Incompressible Substance
1.7.2 Thermally Perfect Gas
1.8 The Perfect Gas
1.9 Summary
1.10 Exercise Problems

Conduction Heat Transfer
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Conduction Heat Transfer in a Stationary Medium
2.2.1 Energy Flux by Conduction
2.3 Thermal Conductivity
2.4 Boundary and Initial Conditions
2.5 Summary
2.6 Exercise Problems

3 One-Dimensional, Steady-State Conduction
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Steady-State Conduction in a Plane Wall
3.2.1 Thermal Resistance
3.3 Heat Conduction across a Cylindrical Shell
3.3.1 Critical Thickness of Insulation
3.4 Steady Conduction in a Spherical Shellã²