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Fundamentals of Heat and Mass Transfer, 4th Edition

Author(s): Incropera, Frank P.; Dewitt, David P.
Edition: 4TH PKG
ISBN10: 0471304603
ISBN13: 9780471304609
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Noted for its crystal clear presentation and easy-to-follow problem solving methodology, this bestselling book in the field provides a complete introduction to the physical origins of heat and mass transfer. Contains hundred of problems and examples dealing with real engineering processes and systems. New open-ended problems add to the increased emphasis on design. Plus, Incropera & DeWitts systematic approach to the first law develops readers confidence in using this essential tool for thermal analysis.

This outstanding classic provides a complete introduction to the physical origins of heat and mass transfer. Extremely well received in previous editions, this book is unique in its treatment of the relationship of heat and mass transfer to many practical applications.
Symbols xxi
Introduction
1(42)
What and How?
2(1)
Physical Origins and Rate Equations
3(9)
Conduction
3(2)
Convection
5(3)
Radiation
8(4)
Relationship to Thermodynamics
12(1)
The Conservation of Energy Requirement
12(10)
Conservation of Energy for a Control Volume
12(7)
The Surface Energy Balance
19(2)
Application of the Conservation Laws: Methodology
21(1)
Analysis of Heat Transfer Problems: Methodology
22(3)
Relevance of Heat Transfer
25(1)
Units and Dimensions
25(3)
Summary
28(15)
Problems
30(13)
Introduction to Conduction
43(30)
The Conduction Rate Equation
44(2)
The Thermal Properties of Matter
46(6)
Thermal Conductivity
46(3)
Other Relevant Properties
49(3)
The Heat Diffusion Equation
52(8)
Boundary and Initial Conditions
60(3)
Summary
63(10)
References
63(1)
Problems
63(10)
One-Dimensional, Steady-State Conduction
73(88)
The Plane Wall
74(12)
Temperature Distribution
74(2)
Thermal Resistance
76(1)
The Composite Wall
77(2)
Contact Resistance
79(7)
An Alternative Conduction Analysis
86(4)
Radial Systems
90(9)
The Cylinder
90(6)
The Sphere
96(3)
Summary of One-Dimensional Conduction Results
99(1)
Conduction with Thermal Energy Generation
100(10)
The Plane Wall
100(6)
Radial Systems
106(4)
Application of Resistance Concepts
110(1)
Heat Transfer from Extended Surfaces
110(23)
A General Conduction Analysis
113(1)
Fins of Uniform Cross-Sectional Area
114(6)
Fin Performance
120(4)
Fins of Nonuniform Cross-Sectional Area
124(2)
Overall Surface Efficiency
126(7)
Summary
133(28)
References
134(1)
Problems
134(27)
Two-Dimensional, Steady-State Conduction
161(50)
Alternative Approaches
162(1)
The Method of Separation of Variables
163(4)
The Graphical Method
167(6)
Methodology of Constructing a Flux Plot
167(2)
Determination of the Heat Transfer Rate
169(1)
The Conduction Shape Factor
169(4)
Finite-Difference Equations
173(8)
The Nodal Network
173(1)
Finite-Difference Form of the Heat Equation
174(1)
The Energy Balance Method
175(6)
Finite-Difference Solutions
181(12)
The Matrix Inversion Method
181(1)
Gauss-Seidel Iteration
182(6)
Some Precautions
188(5)
Summary
193(18)
References
193(1)
Problems
194(17)
Transient Conduction
211(72)
The Lumped Capacitance Method
212(3)
Validity of the Lumped Capacitance Method
215(3)
General Lumped Capacitance Analysis
218(5)
Spatial Effects
223(2)
The Plane Wall with Convection
225(4)
Exact Solution
225(1)
Approximate Solution
226(1)
Total Energy Transfer
226(2)
Additional Considerations
228(1)
Radial Systems with Convection
229(7)
Exact Solutions
229(1)
Approximate Solutions
230(1)
Total Energy Transfer
230(1)
Additional Considerations
231(5)
The Semi-Infinite Solid
236(6)
Multidimensional Effects
242(6)
Finite-Difference Methods
248(15)
Discretization of the Heat Equation: The Explicit Method
248(8)
Discretization of the Heat Equation: The Implicit Method
256(7)
Summary
263(20)
References
263(1)
Problems
263(20)
Introduction to Convection
283(62)
The Convection Transfer Problem
284(5)
The Convection Boundary Layers
289(5)
The Velocity Boundary Layer
289(1)
The Thermal Boundary Layer
290(1)
The Concentration Boundary Layer
291(2)
Significance of the Boundary Layers
293(1)
Laminar and Turbulent Flow
294(2)
The Convection Transfer Equations
296(12)
The Velocity Boundary Layer
296(5)
The Thermal Boundary Layer
301(2)
The Concentration Boundary Layer
303(5)
Approximations and Special Conditions
308(3)
Boundary Layer Similarity: The Normalized Convection Transfer Equations
311(7)
Boundary Layer Similarity Parameters
311(2)
Functional Form of the Solutions
313(5)
Physical Significance of the Dimensionless Parameters
318(3)
Boundary Layer Analogies
321(7)
The Heat and Mass Transfer Analogy
321(4)
Evaporative Cooling
325(2)
The Reynolds Analogy
327(1)
The Effects of Turbulence
328(3)
The Convection Coefficients
331(1)
Summary
332(13)
References
332(1)
Problems
333(12)
External Flow
345(74)
The Empirical Method
347(1)
The Flat Plate in Parallel Flow
348(11)
Laminar Flow: A Similarity Solution
349(6)
Turbulent Flow
355(1)
Mixed Boundary Layer Conditions
355(2)
Special Cases
357(2)
Methodology for a Convection Calculation
359(7)
The Cylinder in Cross Flow
366(8)
Flow Considerations
366(2)
Convection Heat and Mass Transfer
368(6)
The Sphere
374(3)
Flow Across Banks of Tubes
377(10)
Impinging Jets
387(6)
Hydrodynamic and Geometric Considerations
387(2)
Convection Heat and Mass Transfer
389(4)
Packed Beds
393(1)
Summary
394(25)
References
396(1)
Problems
396(23)
Internal Flow
419(62)
Hydrodynamic Considerations
420(5)
Flow Conditions
420(1)
The Mean Velocity
421(1)
Velocity Profile in the Fully Developed Region
422(2)
Pressure Gradient and Friction Factor in Fully Developed Flow
424(1)
Thermal Considerations
425(6)
The Mean Temperature
426(1)
Newton's Law of Cooling
427(1)
Fully Developed Conditions
427(4)
The Energy Balance
431(8)
General Considerations
431(1)
Constant Surface Heat Flux
432(3)
Constant Surface Temperature
435(4)
Laminar Flow in Circular Tubes: Thermal Analysis and Convection Correlations
439(5)
The Fully Developed Region
439(4)
The Entry Region
443(1)
Convection Correlations: Turbulent Flow in Circular Tubes
444(5)
Convection Correlations: Noncircular Tubes
449(5)
The Concentric Tube Annulus
454(2)
Heat Transfer Enhancement
456(1)
Convection Mass Transfer
457(2)
Summary
459(22)
References
461(1)
Problems
461(20)
Free Convection
481(54)
Physical Considerations
482(2)
The Governing Equations
484(2)
Similarity Considerations
486(1)
Laminar Free Convection on a Vertical Surface
487(3)
The Effects of Turbulence
490(2)
Empirical Correlations: External Free Convection Flows
492(14)
The Vertical Plate
493(3)
Inclined and Horizontal Plates
496(5)
The Long Horizontal Cylinder
501(3)
Spheres
504(2)
Free Convection within Parallel Plate Channels
506(3)
Vertical Channels
506(2)
Inclined Channels
508(1)
Empirical Correlations: Enclosures
509(6)
Rectangular Cavities
509(3)
Concentric Cylinders
512(1)
Concentric Spheres
513(2)
Combined Free and Forced Convection
515(1)
Convection Mass Transfer
516(1)
Summary
516(19)
References
517(1)
Problems
518(17)
Boiling and Condensation
535(46)
Dimensionless Parameters in Boiling and Condensation
536(1)
Boiling Modes
537(1)
Pool Boiling
538(5)
The Boiling Curve
538(2)
Modes of Pool Boiling
540(3)
Pool Boiling Correlations
543(9)
Nucleate Pool Boiling
543(2)
Critical Heat Flux for Nucleate Pool Boiling
545(1)
Minimum Heat Flux
545(1)
Film Pool Boiling
546(1)
Parametric Effects on Pool Boiling
547(5)
Forced-Convection Boiling
552(2)
External Forced-Convection Boiling
552(1)
Two-Phase Flow
553(1)
Condensation: Physical Mechanisms
554(2)
Laminar Film Condensation on a Vertical Plate
556(4)
Turbulent Film Condensation
560(5)
Film Condensation on Radial Systems
565(2)
Film Condensation in Horizontal Tubes
567(1)
Dropwise Condensation
568(1)
Summary
569(12)
References
569(2)
Problems
571(10)
Heat Exchangers
581(52)
Heat Exchanger Types
582(2)
The Overall Heat Transfer Coefficient
584(3)
Heat Exchanger Analysis: Use of the Log Mean Temperature Difference
587(12)
The Parallel-Flow Heat Exchanger
588(2)
The Counterflow Heat Exchanger
590(1)
Special Operating Conditions
591(1)
Multipass and Cross-Flow Heat Exchangers
592(7)
Heat Exchanger Analysis: The Effectiveness-NTU Method
599(8)
Definitions
599(1)
Effectiveness-NTU Relations
600(7)
Methodology of a Heat Exchanger Calculation
607(6)
Compact Heat Exchangers
613(5)
Summary
618(15)
References
619(1)
Problems
619(14)
Radiation: Processes and Properties
633(84)
Fundamental Concepts
634(3)
Radiation Intensity
637(9)
Definitions
637(3)
Relation to Emission
640(3)
Relation to Irradiation
643(2)
Relation to Radiosity
645(1)
Blackbody Radiation
646(8)
The Planck Distribution
647(1)
Wien's Displacement Law
647(1)
The Stefan-Boltzmann Law
648(1)
Band Emission
649(5)
Surface Emission
654(8)
Surface Absorption, Reflection, and Transmission
662(10)
Absorptivity
664(1)
Reflectivity
665(1)
Transmissivity
666(1)
Special Considerations
667(5)
Kirchhoff's Law
672(1)
The Gray Surface
673(7)
Environmental Radiation
680(6)
Summary
686(31)
References
688(1)
Problems
689(28)
Radiation Exchange Between Surfaces
717(66)
The View Factor
718(10)
The View Factor Integral
718(1)
View Factor Relations
719(9)
Blackbody Radiation Exchange
728(3)
Radiation Exchange Between Diffuse, Gray Surfaces in an Enclosure
731(15)
Net Radiation Exchange at a Surface
732(1)
Radiation Exchange Between Surfaces
732(6)
The Two-Surface Enclosure
738(1)
Radiation Shields
738(4)
The Reradiating Surface
742(4)
Multimode Heat Transfer
746(3)
Additional Effects
749(5)
Volumetric Absorption
750(1)
Gaseous Emission and Absorption
750(4)
Summary
754(29)
References
755(1)
Problems
755(28)
Diffusion Mass Transfer
783(42)
Physical Origins and Rate Equations
784(7)
Physical Origins
784(1)
Mixture Composition
785(1)
Fick's Law of Diffusion
786(1)
Restrictive Conditions
787(4)
Mass Diffusion Coefficient
791(1)
Conservation of Species
791(4)
Conservation of Species for a Control Volume
792(1)
The Mass Diffusion Equation
792(3)
Boundary and Initial Conditions
795(3)
Mass Diffusion Without Homogeneous Chemical Reactions
798(12)
Stationary Media with Specified Surface Concentrations
799(3)
Stationary Media with Catalytic Surface Reactions
802(3)
Equimolar Counterdiffusion
805(3)
Evaporation in a Column
808(2)
Mass Diffusion with Homogeneous Chemical Reactions
810(3)
Transient Diffusion
813(12)
References
817(1)
Problems
818(7)
Appendix A Thermophysical Properties of Matter 825(30)
Appendix B Mathematical Relations and Functions 855(6)
Appendix C Thermal Conditions Associated with Uniform Energy Generation in One-Dimensional, Steady-State Systems 861(8)
Appendix D Graphical Representation of One-Dimensional, Transient Conduction in the Plane Wall, Long Cylinder, and Sphere 869(6)
Appendix E An Integral Laminar Boundary Layer Solution for Parallel Flow Over a Flat Plate 875(6)
Index 881

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