Basic Heat Transfer

by Robert Hayes, Joseph Mmbaga, Ivan Cornejo

This book provides a clear and concise introduction to the fundamentals of heat transfer for senior level undergraduate students in engineering, as well as being a reference text for practicing engineers. The main concepts in heat transfer by conduction, convection and radiation are clearly explained with practical examples for each concept. Numerical methods are introduced with a focus on their application in conduction problems.

Conduction is analyzed for one dimensional and multi-dimensional systems for both steady state and transient cases. Heat transfer from extended surfaces is described. Finite difference methods are explained in detail for one and two dimensional systems.

Forced convection is described for internal and external flow cases in laminar, transitional and turbulent flow. The main empirical correlations are introduced. Natural convection is described for bounded and non-bounded flows, as well as within enclosures.

heat transfer with phase change is described for both boiling and condensation.

Heat exchanger analysis is provided for both the log mean temperature difference method and the effectiveness method. The sizing and rating problems are both discussed.

Finally, radiation heat transfer is introduced. The basic fundamentals are given, and the methodology for heat exchange among a network of surfaces is described.

Physical properties of common materials are given in the appendix.

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Published May 1, 2022