Synopses & Reviews
PRINCIPLES OF HEAT TRANSFER was first published in 1959, and since then it has grown to be considered a classic within the field, setting the standards for coverage and organization within all other Heat Transfer texts. The book is designed for a one-semester course in heat transfer at the junior or senior level, however, flexibility in pedagogy has been provided. Following several recommendations of the ASME Committee on Heat Transfer Education, Kreith, Manglik, and Bohn present relevant and stimulating content in this fresh and comprehensive approach to heat transfer, acknowledging that in today's world classical mathematical solutions to heat transfer problems are often less influential than computational analysis. This acknowledgement is met with the emphasize that students must still learn to appreciate both the physics and the elegance of simple mathematics in addressing complex phenomena, aiming at presenting the principles of heat transfer both within the framework of classical mathematics and empirical correlations.
Review
"The breadth of material in this book is excellent, and the text is well-written, informative in detail and easy to understand."
Synopsis
Frank Kreith and Mark Bohn's PRINCIPLES OF HEAT TRANSFER is known and respected as a classic in the field! The sixth edition has new homework problems, and the authors have added new Mathcad problems that show readers how to use computational software to solve heat transfer problems. This new edition features its own web site that features real heat transfer problems from the industry, as well as actual case studies.
About the Author
Dr. Frank Kreith is a Professor Emeritus in the Mechanical Engineering Department at the University of Colorado in Boulder. He received his Doctorate in Applied Science from the University of Paris in 1965. His areas of interest include heat transfer, thermal engineering, and solar engineering. Dr. Mark S. Bohn is the former vice president of engineering, president of Rentech Services Corporation, and co-founder of Rentech, Inc.
Table of Contents
1. BASIC MODES OF HEAT TRANSFER The Relation of Heat Transfer to Thermodynamics / Heat Conduction / Convection / Radiation / Combined Heat Transfer Systems / Thermal Insulation / Heat Transfer Systems / Thermal Insulation / Heat Transfer and the Law of Energy Conservation / Dimensions and Units / Closing Remarks / References / Problems 2. CONDUCTION Introduction / The Conduction Equation / Steady Conduction in Simple Geometries / Extended Surfaces / Multidimensional Steady Conduction / Transient Heat Conduction / Charts for Transient Heat Conduction / Closing Remarks / References / Problems 3. NUMERICAL ANALYSIS OF HEAT CONDUCTION Introduction / One-Dimensional Steady Conduction / One-Dimensional Unsteady Conduction / Two-Dimensional Unsteady and Steady Conduction / Cylindrical Coordinates / Irregular Boundaries / Closing Remarks / References / Problems 4. ANALYSIS OF CONVECTION HEAT TRANSFER Introduction / Convection Heat Transfer / Boundary-Layer Flow over a Flat Plate / Approximate Integral Boundary-Layer Analysis / Analogy Between Momentum and Heat Transfer in Turbulent Flow over a Flat Surface / Reynolds Analogy for Turbulent Glow over Plane Surfaces / Mixed Boundary Layer / Special Boundary Conditions and High-Speed Flow / Closing Remarks / References / Problems 5. NATURAL CONVECTION Introduction / Similarity Parameters for Natural Convection / Finned Surfaces / Closing Remarks / References / Problems 6. FORCED CONVECTION INSIDE TUBES AND DUCTS Introduction / Analysis of Laminar Forced Convection / Analogy Between Heat and Momentum Transfer in Turbulent Flow / Empirical Correlations for Turbulent Forced Convention / Forced Convection Cooling of Electronic Devices / Closing Remarks / References / Problems 7. FORCED CONVECTION OVER EXTERIOR SURFACES Flow over Bluff Bodies / Cylinders, Spheres, and Other Bluff Shapes / Packed Beds / Tube Bundles in Cross-Flow / Closing Remarks / References / Problems 8. HEAT EXCHANGERS Introduction / Basic Types of Heat Exchangers / Overall Heat Transfer Coefficient / Log Mean Temperature Difference / Heat Exchanger Effectiveness / Heat Transfer Enhancement / Closing Remarks / References / Problems 9. HEAT TRANSFER BY RADIATION Thermal Radiation / Blackbody Radiation / Radiation Properties / The Radiation Shape Factor / Enclosures with Black Surfaces / Enclosures with Gray Surfaces / Matrix Inversion / Radiation of Gases and Vapors / Radiation Combined with Convection and Conduction / Closing Remarks / References / Problems 10. HEAT TRANSFER WITH PHASE CHANGE Introduction to Boiling / Pool Boiling / Boiling in Forced Convection / Condensation / Condenser Design / Heat Pipes / Freezing and Melting / References / Problems / APPENDICES / 1. THE INTERNATIONAL SYSTEMS OF UNITS / 2. TABLES / Properties of Solids / Thermodynamic Properties of Liquids / Heat Transfer Fluids / Liquid Metals / Thermodynamic Properties of Gases / Miscellaneous Properties, Computer Codes and Error Function / Correlation Equations for Physical Properties / 3. TRIDIAGONAL MATRIX COMPUTER PROGRAM / 4. THE HEAT TRANSFER LITERATURE / 5. MATHCAD PROBLEMS