Heat Transfer With Applications - Softcover

Hagen, Kirk D.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0135209412 ISBN 13: 9780135209417

Publisher: Prentice Hall, 1998

Synopsis

A textbook for a one-semester undergraduate course introducing the fundamental principles of heat transfer by relating them to practical, real-world applications. Emphasizes physical concepts, problem solving, and industrial applications rather than relying on the complex mathematical and theoretical treatment traditionally used to describe the field. Also encourages students to become familiar with spreadsheet and equation-solving software by including problems that require computers. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.

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From the Back Cover

This guide on the basics of heat transfer focuses on applications and problem-solving rather than theory and mathematics - demonstrating the critical connection between conceptual principles and their actual application in real-world thermal systems. Adopts a direct, "get to the bottom line" approach that avoids lengthy, complex mathematical excursions, and promotes understanding with topically-arranged applications problems and detailed examples at the end of each chapter to help users relate heat transfer theory to its practical, everyday usage. Presents numerous computer applications using spreadsheets and other software. An extensive appendix includes comprehensive databases of thermal properties and related data; facilitates computer solution of convection problems, and; provides polynomial curve fits for the main thermal properties of liquids and gases. For professionals in mechanical and industrial technology.

Edition details

• Publisher: Prentice Hall
• Publication date: 1998
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0135209412
• ISBN 13: 9780135209417
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 688