Principles of Heat Transfer - Softcover

Kreith, Frank; Bohn, Mark S.

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9780534954208: Principles of Heat Transfer

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0534954200 ISBN 13: 9780534954208

Publisher: PWS, 1996

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The fifth edition of this text provides an overview of heat transfer for engineering students in a variety of disciplines. It takes a systematic approach to heat transfer analysis, coupled with an engineering method for solving problems. New to this edition is a chapter on numerical analysis of heat conduction, and problems and examples emphasizing modern practical applications such as electronic cooling, compact heat exchanges and energy conservation.

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"The authors have done an excellent job of paying attention to their audience, defining terms, pacing the presentation and motivating the students."

"The breadth of material in this book is excellent, and the text is well-written, informative in detail and easy to understand."

About the Author:

Dr. Frank Kreith is a Professor Emeritus in the Mechanical Engineering Department at the University of Colorado in Boulder. He received his Ph.D. in Applied Science from the University of Paris in 1965. He is a member of the National Academy of Engineering (NAE), a Fellow and Honorary Member of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), and recipient of the ASME Medal. The ASME International established "The Frank Kreith Energy Award" in 2005 in recognition of his contributions to the field of renewable energy and heat transfer. His areas of interest include heat transfer, thermal engineering, and solar engineering. He has been a consultant in the field of heat transfer engineering in many parts of the world.

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