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Completely updated, the seventh edition provides engineers with an in-depth look at the key concepts in the field. It incorporates new discussions on emerging areas of heat transfer, discussing technologies that are related to nanotechnology, biomedical engineering and alternative energy. The example problems are also updated to better show how to apply the material. And as engineers follow the rigorous and systematic problem-solving methodology, they'll gain an appreciation for the richness and beauty of the discipline.

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Symbols	p. xxi
Introduction	p. 1
What and How?	p. 2
Physical Origins and Rate Equations	p. 3
Relationship to Thermodynamics	p. 12
Units and Dimensions	p. 36
Analysis of Heat Transfer Problems: Methodology	p. 38
Relevance of Heat Transfer	p. 41
Summary	p. 45
References	p. 48
Problems	p. 49
Introduction to Conduction	p. 67
The Conduction Rate Equation	p. 68
The Thermal Properties of Matter	p. 70
The Heat Diffusion Equation	p. 82
Boundary and Initial Conditions	p. 90
Summary	p. 94
References	p. 95
Problems	p. 95
One-Dimensional, Steady-State Conduction	p. 111
The Plane Wall	p. 112
An Alternative Conduction Analysis	p. 132
Radial Systems	p. 136
Summary of One-Dimensional Conduction Results	p. 142
Conduction with Thermal Energy Generation	p. 142
Heat Transfer from Extended Surfaces	p. 154
The Bioheat Equation	p. 178
Thermoelectric Power Generation	p. 182
Micro- and Nanoscale Conduction	p. 189
Summary	p. 190
References	p. 193
Problems	p. 193
Two-Dimensional, Steady-State Conduction	p. 229
Alternative Approaches	p. 230
The Method of Separation of Variables	p. 231
The Conduction Shape Factor and the Dimensionless Conduction Heat Rate	p. 235
Finite-Difference Equations	p. 241
Solving the Finite-Difference Equations	p. 250
Summary	p. 256
References	p. 257
Problems	p. 257
Transient Conduction	p. 279
The Lumped Capacitance Method	p. 280
Validity of the Lumped Capacitance Method	p. 283
General Lumped Capacitance Analysis	p. 287
Spatial Effects	p. 298
The Plane Wall with Convection	p. 299
Radial Systems with Convection	p. 303
The Semi-Infinite Solid	p. 310
Objects with Constant Surface Temperatures or Surface Heat Fluxes	p. 317
Periodic Heating	p. 327
Finite-Difference Methods	p. 330
Summary	p. 345
References	p. 346
Problems	p. 346
Introduction to Convection	p. 377
The Convection Boundary Layers	p. 378
Local and Average Convection Coefficients	p. 382
Laminar and Turbulent Flow	p. 389
The Boundary Layer Equations	p. 394
Boundary Layer Similarity: The Normalized Boundary Layer Equations	p. 398
Physical Interpretation of the Dimensionless Parameters	p. 407
Boundary Layer Analogies	p. 409
Summary	p. 417
References	p. 418
Problems	p. 419
External Flow	p. 433
The Empirical Method	p. 435
The Flat Plate in Parallel Flow	p. 436
Methodology for a Convection Calculation	p. 447
The Cylinder in Cross Flow	p. 455
The Sphere	p. 465
Flow Across Banks of Tubes	p. 468
Impinging Jets	p. 477
Packed Beds	p. 482
Summary	p. 483
References	p. 486
Problems	p. 486
Internal Flow	p. 517
Hydrodynamic Considerations	p. 518
Thermal Considerations	p. 523
The Energy Balance	p. 529
Laminar Flow in Circular Tubes: Thermal Analysis and Convection Correlations	p. 537
Convection Correlations: Turbulent Flow in Circular Tubes	p. 544
Convection Correlations: Noncircular Tubes and the Concentric Tube Annulus	p. 552
Heat Transfer Enhancement	p. 555
Flow in Small Channels	p. 558
Convection Mass Transfer	p. 563
Summary	p. 565
References	p. 568
Problems	p. 569
Free Convection	p. 593
Physical Considerations	p. 594
The Governing Equations for Laminar Boundary Layers	p. 597
Similarity Considerations	p. 598
Laminar Free Convection on a Vertical Surface	p. 599
The Effects of Turbulence	p. 602
Empirical Correlations: External Free Convection Flows	p. 604
Free Convection Within Parallel Plate Channels	p. 618
Empirical Correlations: Enclosures	p. 621
Combined Free and Forced Convection	p. 627
Convection Mass Transfer	p. 628
Summary	p. 629
References	p. 630
Problems	p. 631
Boiling and Condensation	p. 653
Dimensionless Parameters in Boiling and Condensation	p. 654
Boiling Modes	p. 655
Pool Boiling	p. 656
Pool Boiling Correlations	p. 660
Forced Convection Boiling	p. 669
Condensation: Physical Mechanisms	p. 673
Laminar Film Condensation on a Vertical Plate	p. 675
Turbulent Film Condensation	p. 679
Film Condensation on Radial Systems	p. 684
Condensation in Horizontal Tubes	p. 689
Dropwise Condensation	p. 690
Summary	p. 691
References	p. 691
Problems	p. 693
Heat Exchangers	p. 705
Heat Exchanger Types	p. 706
The Overall Heat Transfer Coefficient	p. 708
Heat Exchanger Analysis: Use of the Log Mean Temperature Difference	p. 711
Heat Exchanger Analysis: The Effectiveness-NTU Method	p. 722
Heat Exchanger Design and Performance Calculations	p. 730
Additional Considerations	p. 739
Summary	p. 747
References	p. 748
Problems	p. 748
Radiation: Processes and Properties	p. 767
Fundamental Concepts	p. 768
Radiation Heat Fluxes	p. 771
Radiation Intensity	p. 773
Blackbody Radiation	p. 782
Emission from Real Surfaces	p. 792
Absorption, Reflection, and Transmission by Real Surfaces	p. 801
Kirchhoff's Law	p. 810
The Gray Surface	p. 812
Environmental Radiation	p. 818
Summary	p. 826
References	p. 830
Problems	p. 830
Radiation Exchange Between Surfaces	p. 861
The View Factor	p. 862
Blackbody Radiation Exchange	p. 872
Radiation Exchange Between Opaque, Diffuse, Gray Surfaces in an Enclosure	p. 876
Multimode Heat Transfer	p. 893
Implications of the Simplifying Assumptions	p. 896
Radiation Exchange with Participating Media	p. 896
Summary	p. 901
References	p. 902
Problems	p. 903
Diffusion Mass Transfer	p. 933
Physical Origins and Rate Equations	p. 934
Mass Transfer in Nonstationary Media	p. 939
The Stationary Medium Approximation	p. 947
Conservation of Species for a Stationary Medium	p. 947
Boundary Conditions and Discontinuous Concentrations at Interfaces	p. 954
Mass Diffusion with Homogeneous Chemical Reactions	p. 962
Transient Diffusion	p. 965
Summary	p. 971
References	p. 972
Problems	p. 972
Thermophysical Properties of Matter	p. 981
Mathematical Relations and Functions	p. 1013
Thermal Conditions Associated with Uniform Energy Generation in One-Dimensional, Steady-State Systems	p. 1019
The Gauss-Seidel Method	p. 1025
The Convection Transfer Equations	p. 1027
Boundary Layer Equations for Turbulent Flow	p. 1031
An Integral Laminar Boundary Layer Solution for Parallel Flow over a Flat Plate	p. 1035
Index	p. 1039
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