Fundamentals of Heat and Mass TransferThis bestselling book in the field provides a complete introduction to the physical origins of heat and mass transfer. Noted for its crystal clear presentation and easy-to-follow problem solving methodology, Incropera and Dewitt's systematic approach to the first law develops reader confidence in using this essential tool for thermal analysis. Readers will learn the meaning of the terminology and physical principles of heat transfer as well as how to use requisite inputs for computing heat transfer rates and/or material temperatures. |
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aluminum ambient air approximation assumed boundary conditions boundary layer C₁ Calculate chip Consider contact resistance control volume convection coefficient convection heat transfer cooling cylinder determine diameter dissipation effect electrical electrical resistance emissivity energy balance evaluated expression Figure finite-difference equation fluid Fourier's law free convection fuel cell heat equation heat flux heat loss heat rate heat sink heat transfer coefficient heat transfer rate heater Hence increasing insulation isothermal J/kg kg/m³ kg/s laminar liquid m²/s maintained mass transfer material maximum nodal node Nusselt obtained one-dimensional outer surface perature pipe plane wall plate problems radiation exchange rate of heat Schematic solid sphere steady-state conditions surface temperature T₁ T₂ tempera temperature difference temperature distribution temperature gradient thermal conductivity thermal energy thermal resistance thermocouple thickness tion Tsur tube ture uniform temperature unit length velocity volumetric W/m² W/m²K W/m³ W/mK