Principles of heat transfer (The Intext series in mechanical engineering) - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 070022422X ISBN 13: 9780700224227

Synopsis

Frank Kreith and Mark Bohn's PRINCIPLES OF HEAT TRANSFER is known and respected as a classic in the field! The sixth edition has new homework problems, and the authors have added new Mathcad problems that show readers how to use computational software to solve heat transfer problems. This new edition features its own web site that features real heat transfer problems from the industry, as well as actual case studies.

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Review

"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.

Edition details

• ISBN 10: 070022422X
• ISBN 13: 9780700224227
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English