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Heat Transfer Applications for the Practicing Engineer.
Title:
Heat Transfer Applications for the Practicing Engineer.
Author:
Theodore, Louis.
ISBN:
9780470937211
Personal Author:
Edition:
1st ed.
Physical Description:
1 online resource (664 pages)
Series:
Essential Engineering Calculations Series ; v.7

Essential Engineering Calculations Series
Contents:
Heat Transfer Applications for the Practicing Engineer -- Preface -- Introductory Comments -- 1. History of Heat Transfer -- Introduction -- Peripheral Equipment -- Recent History -- References -- 2. History of Chemical Engineering: Transport Phenomena vs Unit Operations -- Introduction -- History of Chemical Engineering -- Transport Phenomena vs Unit Operations -- What is Engineering? -- References -- 3. Process Variables -- Introduction -- Units and Dimensional Consistency -- Key Terms and Definitions -- Fluids -- Temperature -- Pressure -- Moles and Molecular Weights -- Mass and Volume -- Viscosity -- Heat Capacity -- Thermal Conductivity -- Thermal Diffusivity -- Reynolds Number -- Kinetic Energy -- Potential Energy -- Determination of Dimensionless Groups -- References -- 4. Conservation Laws -- Introduction -- The Conservation Laws -- The Conservation Law for Momentum -- The Conservation Law for Mass -- The Conservation Law for Energy -- References -- 5. Gas Laws -- Introduction -- Boyle's and Charles' Laws -- The Ideal Gas Law -- Standard Conditions -- Partial Pressure and Partial Volume -- Non-Ideal Gas Behavior -- References -- 6. Heat Exchanger Pipes and Tubes -- Introduction -- Pipes -- Tubes -- Valves and Fittings -- Valves -- Fittings -- Noncircular Conduits -- Flow Considerations -- References -- 7. Steady-State Heat Conduction -- Introduction -- Fourier's Law -- Conductivity Resistances -- Microscopic Approach -- Applications -- References -- 8. Unsteady-State Heat Conduction -- Introduction -- Classification of Unsteady-State Heat Conduction Processes -- Microscopic Equations -- Applications -- References -- 9. Forced Convection -- Introduction -- Convective Resistances -- Heat Transfer Coefficients: Qualitative Information -- Heat Transfer Coefficients: Quantitative Information -- Flow Past a Flat Plate -- Flow in a Circular Tube.

Liquid Metal Flow in a Circular Tube -- Convection Across Cylinders -- Microscopic Approach -- References -- 10. Free Convection -- Introduction -- Key Dimensionless Numbers -- Describing Equations -- Environmental Applications -- Lapse Rates -- Plume Rise -- References -- 11. Radiation -- Introduction -- Energy and Intensity -- Radiant Exchange -- Kirchoff's Law -- Emissivity Factors -- View Factors -- References -- 12. Condensation and Boiling -- Introduction -- Condensation Fundamentals -- Phase Equilibrium -- Psychrometric Chart -- Steam Tables -- Condensation Principles -- Boiling Fundamentals -- Boiling Principles -- References -- 13. Refrigeration and Cryogenics -- Introduction -- Background Material -- Refrigeration -- Cryogenics -- Liquefaction -- Cryogens -- Equipment -- Typical Heat Exchangers -- Materials of Construction -- Insulation and Heat Loss -- Storage and Transportation -- Hazards, Risks, and Safety -- Physiological Hazards -- Physical Hazards -- Chemical Hazards -- Basic Principles and Applications -- Coefficient of Performance -- Thermal Efficiency -- Entropy and Heat -- References -- 14. Introduction to Heat Exchangers -- Introduction -- Energy Relationships -- Heat Exchange Equipment Classification -- The Log Mean Temperature Difference (LMTD) Driving Force -- Temperature Profiles -- Overall Heat Transfer Coefficients -- Fouling Factors -- The Controlling Resistance -- Varying Overall Heat Transfer Coefficients -- The Heat Transfer Equation -- References -- 15. Double Pipe Heat Exchangers -- Introduction -- Equipment Description -- Describing Equations -- Calculation of Exit Temperatures -- Effectiveness Factor and Number of Transfer Units -- Wilson's Method -- References -- 16. Shell and Tube Heat Exchangers -- Introduction -- Equipment Description -- Describing Equations -- The "F" Factor.

Effectiveness Factor and Number of Transfer Units -- References -- 17. Fins and Extended Surfaces -- Introduction -- Fin Types -- Describing Equations -- Fin Effectiveness and Performance -- Fin Considerations -- References -- 18. Other Heat Exchange Equipment -- Introduction -- Evaporators -- Mixing Effects -- Waste Heat Boilers -- Describing Equations -- Condensers -- Quenchers -- Dilution with Ambient Air -- Quenching with Liquids -- Contact with High Heat Capacity Solids -- Natural Convection and Radiation -- Forced-Draft Cooling -- References -- 19. Insulation and Refractory -- Introduction -- Describing Equations -- Insulation -- Critical Insulation Thickness -- Refractory -- References -- 20. Operation, Maintenance, and Inspection (OM&I) -- Introduction -- Installation Procedures -- Clearance Provisions -- Foundations -- Leveling -- Piping Considerations -- Operation -- Startup -- Shut Down -- Maintenance and Inspection -- Cleaning -- Testing -- Improving Operation and Performance -- References -- 21. Entropy Considerations and Analysis -- Introduction -- Qualitative Review of the Second Law -- Describing Equations -- The Heat Exchanger Dilemma -- Applications -- References -- 22. Design Principles and Industrial Applications -- Introduction -- General Design Procedures -- Process Schematics -- Purchasing a Heat Exchanger -- Applications -- References -- 23. Environmental Management -- Introduction -- Environmental Management History -- Environmental Management Topics -- Applications -- References -- 24. Accident and Emergency Management -- Introduction -- Legislation -- Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) -- Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 (SARA) -- Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) -- USEPA's Risk Management Program (RMP) -- Hazard Risk Assessment -- Applications.

References -- 25. Ethics -- Introduction -- Teaching Ethics -- The Case Study Approach -- Applications -- References -- 26. Numerical Methods -- Introduction -- History -- Partial Differential Equations (PDE) -- Parabolic PDE -- Elliptical PDE -- Regresion Analysis -- Correlation Coefficient -- Optimization -- Perturbation Studies in Optimization -- References -- 27. Economics and Finance -- Introduction -- The Need for Economic Analyses -- Definitions -- Simple Interest -- Compound Interest -- Present Worth -- Evaluation of Sums of Money -- Depreciation -- Fabricated Equipment Cost Index -- Capital Recovery Factor -- Present Net Worth -- Perpetual Life -- Break-Even Point -- Approximate Rate of Return -- Exact Rate of Return -- Bonds -- Incremental Cost -- Optimization -- Principles of Accounting -- Applications -- References -- 28. Open-Ended Problems -- Introduction -- Developing Students' Power of Critical Thinking -- Creativity -- Brainstorming -- Inquiring Minds -- Applications -- References -- Appendix A. Units -- Appendix B. Tables -- Appendix C. Figures -- Appendix D. Steam Tables -- Index.
Abstract:
"This is by far the best book in the Wiley "Practicing Engineer" series. I loved the Thermo, Mass Thermo and Fluid Flow Books, but this one is even better. A must read for those working in the field." -John D. McKenna, Principal, ETS Incorporated.
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Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, Michigan : ProQuest Ebook Central, 2017. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ProQuest Ebook Central affiliated libraries.
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