Liquid-Vapor Phase-Change Phenomena: An Introduction To The Thermophysics Of vaporization and condensation in heat transfer equipment: An Introduction ... Condensation in Heat Transfer Equipment (Ser) - Hardcover

Carey, Van P.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1560320745 ISBN 13: 9781560320746

Publisher: Taylor & Francis, 1992

Synopsis

The book focuses on basic elements of condensation and vaporization processes. The basic physical mechanisms associated with a particular phase-change phenomenon are described in detail, followed by a representative sample of the best models applicable to the circumstances of interest. Throughout the text, the importance of the basic phenomena to a wide variety of applications is discussed.

About this title

About the Author:

Van P. Carey has experience in both industry and education. Prior to his appointment at Berkeley, he was a senior Project Engineer at the Harrison division of General Motors. He began his career in education as an Assistant Professor in the Berkeley Mechanical Engineering department in 1982 before becoming Vice-Chair for instruction in 1992, which he served until 1995. In 1990, Carey received his appointment as full Professor. He has received numerous awards throughout his career and is a member of AAAS, AIAA, ASME (honored as a Fellow in 2000), APS, ASEE, American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-Conditioning Engineers, and SAE.

About this edition

• Publisher: Taylor & Francis
• Publication date: 1992
• ISBN 10: 1560320745
• ISBN 13: 9781560320746
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 672