ABSTRACT

This book focuses on heat and mass transfer, fluid flow, chemical reaction, and other related processes that occur in engineering equipment, the natural environment, and living organisms. Using simple algebra and elementary calculus, the author develops numerical methods for predicting these processes mainly based on physical considerations. Through this approach, readers will develop a deeper understanding of the underlying physical aspects of heat transfer and fluid flow as well as improve their ability to analyze and interpret computed results.

chapter 1|9 pages

Introduction

chapter 3|16 pages

Discretization Methods

chapter 4|37 pages

Heat Conduction

chapter 5|33 pages

Convection and Diffusion

chapter 6|25 pages

Calculation of the Flow Field

chapter 7|15 pages

Finishing Touches

chapter 8|8 pages

Special Topics

chapter 9|21 pages

Illustrative Applications