Design of Fluid Thermal Systems (The Pws-Kent Series in Engineering) - Softcover

Janna, William

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0534933734 ISBN 13: 9780534933739

Publisher: Cengage Learning, 1980

Synopsis

Gives a general overview of fluid thermal systems, while covering practical applications of piping systems, heat exchangers, and pumps. Practical guidelines are given on every step of designing fluid thermal systems, from submitting bids and charting project activities to preparing final design analysis reports. Realistic projects test the reader's mastery of system design, cost estimation, and project management. Exercises follow each chapter. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.

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1. INTRODUCTION Dimensions and Units. The Design Process. The Bid Process. Approaches to Engineering Design. Design Project Example. Project Management. Summary. Questions for Discussion. Show and Tell. Problems. 2. FLUID PROPERTIES AND BASIC EQUATIONS Fluid Properties. Measurement of Viscosity. Measurement of Pressure. Basic Equations of Fluid Mechanics. Summary. Show and Tell. Problems. 3. PIPING SYSTEMS I Pipe and Tubing Standards. Hydraulic Diameter. Equation of Motion for Flow in a Duct. Friction Factor and Pipe Roughness. Minor Losses. Flow Through Noncircular Cross Sections. Summary. Show and Tell. Problems. 4. PIPING SYSTEMS II Concepts of Optimization. Economic Pipe Diameter. Equivalent Length of Fittings. System Behavior. Pipes in Parallel. Graphical Symbols for Piping Systems. Support Systems for Pipes. 5. SELECTED TOPICS IN FLUID MECHANICS Measurement of Flow Rate in Closed Conduits. Flow in Pipe Networks. Water Hammer. Thermal Stresses in Pipes. Unsteady Draining Tank Problem. Summary. Show and Tell. Problems. 6. PUMPS AND PIPING SYSTEMS Types of Pumps. Pump Testing Methods. Cavitation and Net Positive Suction Head. Dimensional Analysis of Pumps. Specific Speed and Pump Types. Piping System Design Methodology. Fans and Fan Performance. Turbines and Compressors. Summary. Show and Tell. Problems. Group Problems. 7. SOME HEAT TRANSFER FUNDAMENTALS Conduction of Heat Through a Plane Wall. Conduction of Heat Through a Cylinder Wall. Convection Heat Transfer-The General Problem. Convection Heat Transfer Problems: Formulation and Solution. Optimum Thickness of Insulation. Summary. Problems. 8. DOUBLE PIPE HEAT EXCHANGERS The Double Pipe Heat Exchanger. Analysis of Double Pipe Heat Exchangers. Effectiveness-NTU Analysis. Double Pipe Heat Exchanger. Summary. Show and Tell. Problems. 9. SHELL AND TUBE HEAT EXCHANGERS Shell and Tube Heat Exchangers. Analysis of Shell and Tube Exchangers. Increased Heat Recovery in Shell and Tube Heat Exchangers. Shell and Tube Heat Exchanger. Optimum Water Outlet. Show and Tell. Problems. 10. PLATE & FRAME HEAT EXCHANGERS AND CROSS FLOW HEAT EXCHANGERS The Plate and Frame Heat Exchanger. Analysis of Plate and Frame Heat Exchangers. Cross Flow Heat Exchangers. Summary. Show and Tell. Problems. 11. PROJECT DESCRIPTIONS

Synopsis

Gives a general overview of fluid thermal systems, while covering practical applications of piping systems, heat exchangers, and pumps. Practical guidelines are given on every step of designing fluid thermal systems, from submitting bids and charting project activities to preparing final design analysis reports. Realistic projects test the reader's

Edition details

• Publisher: Cengage Learning
• Publication date: 1980
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0534933734
• ISBN 13: 9780534933739
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 415