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Table of ContentsAnalytical Heat Transfer ........................................................3

Handbook of Hydraulic Fluid Technology, Second Edition ..3

Microfluidics and Nanofluidics Handbook ............................4

Microfluidics and Nanofluidics Handbook: Fabrication,Implementation, and Applications........................................4

Microfluidics and Nanofluidics Handbook: Chemistry, Physics, and Life Science Principles ......................................4

Computational Fluid Dynamics ............................................5

Fundamentals of Incompressible Flow ..................................5

Quasilinear Hyperbolic Systems, Compressible Flows, and Waves ............................................................................5

Pump User's Handbook: Life Extension, Third Edition ..........5

Soap Manufacturing Technology..........................................6

A Shock-Fitting Primer ..........................................................6

Fluid Machinery: Application, Selection, and Design, Second Edition ......................................................................6

Introduction to Fluid Mechanics, Fourth Edition ..................6

Basic Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulic Machines ....................7

Basics of Hydraulic Systems ..................................................7

Thermal and Flow Measurements ........................................7

Fundamentals of Gas Dynamics............................................7

Thermal Measurements and Inverse Techniques ..................8

Advanced Thermodynamics Engineering, Second Edition....8

Heat Pipe Design and Technology: A Practical Approach ....8

Chemical Thermodynamics and Information Theory with Applications ..................................................................9

Statistical and Thermal Physics: An Introduction ..................9

Commonly Asked Questions in Thermodynamics: Mass Transfer Concepts ........................................................9

Thermal Radiation Heat Transfer, Fifth Edition ....................10

Welding Thermal Processes and Weld Pool Behaviors ........10

Quenching Theory and Technology, Second Edition..........10

Heat Conduction Using Green’s Functions, Second Edition....................................................................10

Concise Chemical Thermodynamics, Third Edition ............11

Thermodynamics and Energy Systems Analysis: From Energy to Exergy ......................................................11

Mechanisms of Diffusional Phase Transformationsin Metals and Alloys ..........................................................11

Heat Transfer: Thermal Management of Electronics ..........11

Conjugate Problems in Convective Heat Transfer ..............12

Transport Phenomena in Capillary-Porous Structures and Heat Pipes ....................................................................12

Advances in Numerical Heat Transfer, Volume III................12

Engineering Heat Transfer, Third Edition ............................12

Entropy Based Design and Analysis of Fluids Engineering Systems ................................................13

Thermodynamics: From Concepts to Applications, Second Edition....................................................................13

Chemical and Energy Process Engineering ........................13

Design and Optimization of Thermal Systems, Second Edition....................................................................13

Measurement, Data Analysis, and Sensor Fundamentals for Engineering and Science ..............................................14

Fundamentals of Sensors for Engineering and Science ......14

Measurement and Data Analysis for Engineering and Science, Second Edition ..........................14

Numerical and Analytical Methods with MATLAB ..............15

Modeling and Control of Engineering Systems ..................15

What Every Engineer Should Know about Computational Techniques of Finite Element Analysis, Second Edition....................................................................15

Mechanical Measurements ................................................16

Plant Engineers and Managers Guide to Energy Conservation, Tenth Edition....................................16

Thermal Computations for Electronics: Conductive, Radiative, and Convective Air Cooling............16

Energy Audit of Building Systems: An Engineering Approach, Second Edition ........................16

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Analytical Heat TransferJe-Chin HanTexas A&M University, College Station, USA

This book explores how to analyze and solve classic heat transferproblems in conduction, convection, and radiation—all in onebook. Rather than simply discussing theories, equations, and corre-lations for engineering problem calculations, this text focuses oneffective practical techniques to model and solve engineering heattransfer problems analytically. The author covers many well-knownanalytical methods and solutions, including Bessel functions, sepa-ration of variables, similarity and integral methods, and matrixinversion method for entry-level engineering graduate students.Thorough in its approach, it combines detailed step-by-step math-ematical formula derivations, analytical solution procedures, and ahost of extremely helpful demonstration examples.

Features:

• Focuses on how to analyze and solve the classic heat transferproblems in conduction, convection, and radiation in onebook

• Emphasizes how to model and how to solve the heat transfer problems analytically, rather than simply applying the equations and correlations for engineering problem calculations

• Provides detailed step-by-step mathematical formula derivations, analytical solution procedures, and many demonstration examples

• Includes chapter problems to test the reader’s understandingSolutions manual available upon qualified course adoption.

Selected Contents:

Heat Conduction Equations. One-Dimensional Steady State HeatConduction. Two-Dimensional Steady-State Heat Conduction.Transient Heat Conduction. Numerical Analysis in HeatConduction. Heat Convection Equations. External ForcedConvection. Internal Forced Convection. Natural Convection.Turbulent Flow Heat Transfer. Fundamental Radiation. View Factor.Radiation Exchange in a Non-Participating Medium. RadiationTransfer through Gases. Appendices.

Catalog no. K12869, July 2011332 pp., ISBN: 978-1-4398-6196-7, $119.95 / £76.99

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Handbook of HydraulicFluid TechnologySecond EditionEdited by

George E. TottenPortland State University, Oregon, USA

Victor J. De NegriFAPEU, Florianopolis, Santa Catarina, Brazil

This handbook serves as the foremost resource for designinghydraulic systems and for selecting hydraulic fluids used in engi-neering applications. Featuring new illustrations, data tables, andpractical examples, this second edition is updated with essentialinformation on the latest hydraulic fluids and testing methods. Thedetailed text facilitates unparalleled understanding of the totalhydraulic system, including important hardware, fluid properties,and hydraulic lubricants. Written by worldwide experts, the bookalso offers a rigorous overview of hydraulic fluid technology andevaluates the ecological benefits of water as an important alterna-tive technology.

Features:

• Presents a detailed overview of the entire hydraulic system

• Provides extensive data on various fluids

• Discusses the optimal use of the newest hydraulic fluids

• Explains current testing methods

• Describes hardware aspects in detail

Selected Contents:

Hardware Fluid Properties and Their Determination Fluids

Catalog no. 85263, September 2011c. 972 pp., ISBN: 978-1-4200-8526-6, $189.95 / £121.00

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New and Noteworthy Books in Fluid Engineering & Thermodynamics



Volume One:Chemistry, Physics, and Life

Science PrinciplesThe first volume focuses on physics and transport phenomenaalong with life sciences and related applications. It providesnewcomers with the fundamental science background requiredfor the study of microfluidics and nanofluidics. In addition, theadvanced techniques and concepts described in the text willbenefit experienced researchers and professionals.

Selected Contents:

An Overview of Continuum Description of Fluid Flow andTransport Processes. Microscale Gas Flow Dynamics andMolecular Models for Gas Flow and Heat Transfer. Calculationsof Rarefied Gas Flows in Free-Molecular and TransitionalRegimes. Ideal Gas Flows through Micro-Channels—Revisited.Pressure Driven Flow in Microchannels. Applications ofMagnetohydrodynamics in Microfluidics. Diffusioosmosis ofElectrolyte Solutions in Micro and Nano Scales. Electrodics inElectrochemical Energy Conversion Systems: Microstructureand Pore-Scale Transport. van der Waals Interaction. SingleParticle Colloidal Hydrodynamics. Mass Transfer Issues in Microand Nano Scale. Gas Transport in Micro, Nano Capillaries andPorous Media. Polymer Transport in Nanochannels.

Catalog no. K10862, August 2011, c. 1138 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4398-1676-9, $179.95 / £109.00

Volume Two:Fabrication, Implementation,

and ApplicationsThe second volume focuses on topics related to experimentaland numerical methods. It also covers fabrications and applica-tions in a variety of areas, from aerospace to biological systems.Reflecting the inherent nature of microfluidics and nanofluidics,the book includes as much interdisciplinary knowledge as pos-sible. It provides the fundamental science background for new-comers and advanced techniques and concepts for experi-enced researchers and professionals.

Selected Contents:

Image-Based Photonic Techniques for Microfluidics. RecentDevelopments in Micro-Particle Image Velocimetry. Near-Surface Particle Tracking Velocimetry. Finite Volume Methodfor Numerical Simulation: Fundamentals. Level-Set Method forMicro-Scale Flows. Characterization of Chaotic Stirring andMixing Using Numerical Tools. Lattice Boltzmann Method andIts Applications in Microfluidics. SU-8 Photolithography and ItsImpact on Microfluidics. System Integration in Microfluidics.Fluidic Interconnects for Microfluidics: Chip-to-Chip andWorld-to-Chip. Micro Total Analysis Systems. Micro- andNano-Particle Manipulation. Opto-Electric ParticleManipulation. Microfluidic Particle Counting Sensors.

Catalog no. K10860, August 2011, c. 640 pp.ISBN: 978-1-4398-1672-1, $179.95 / £109.00



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Microfluidics and Nanofluidics HandbookTwo-Volume SetEdited by

Sushanta K. MitraUniversity of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada

Suman ChakrabortyIndian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kharagpur, India

A comprehensive handbook on microfluidics and nanofluidics, this text covers fundamental aspects, fabrication techniques, introduc-tory materials on microbiology and chemistry, measurement techniques, and applications with special emphasis on the energy sector.Each chapter begins with introductory coverage to a subject and then narrows in on advanced techniques and concepts, making itvaluable to both students and practitioners. The book pays special attention to applications of microfluidics in the energy sector andprovides insight into the world of opportunities nanotechnology has to offer. Figures, tables, and equations illustrate concepts.

Features:

• Presents the fundamentals of microfluidics and nanofluidics• Covers basic microbiology and chemistry used in microfluidics• Provides extensive coverage of fabrication techniques• Dedicates a special section to applications of microfluidics in the energy sector• Encompasses broad application areas, from micro fuel cells to lab-on-a-chip

Catalog no. K10859, July 2011, ISBN: 978-1-4398-1671-4, $279.95 / £178.00

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ComputationalFluid DynamicsEdited by

Frédéric MagoulèsÉcole Centrale Paris, Châtenay Malabry, France

Exploring new variations of classic methods as well as recentapproaches in the field of computational fluid dynamics, this bookdemonstrates the extensive use of numerical techniques and math-ematical models in fluid mechanics. It covers finite volume, finitedifference, finite element, spectral, smoothed particle hydrodynam-ics, mixed-element-volume, and free surface flow methods, alongwith many real-world applications. The contributors show how theSPH-ALE method properly represents highly distorted interfaces anddynamic flows. They also describe the solution of complex flowproblems via direct numerical simulation, Reynolds-averagedNavier–Stokes equations, and large eddy simulation.

Catalog no. K12660, May 2011396 pp., ISBN: 978-1-4398-5661-1, $119.95 / £76.99

Quasilinear HyperbolicSystems, CompressibleFlows, and WavesVishnu D. SharmaIndian Institute of Technology, Bombay, India

Filled with practical examples, this book presents a self-containeddiscussion of quasilinear hyperbolic equations and systems withapplications. It emphasizes nonlinear theory and introduces someof the most active research in the field. The author elucidates allnecessary mathematical concepts in the first three chapters andhighlights the application of various approaches to solve practicalphysical problems.

• Highlights the application of various approaches, such as singular surface theory, asymptotic methods, and self-similarity,to solve practical problems

• Presents several concrete physical examples from gasdynamics,radiation gasdynamics, magnetogasdynamics, nonequilibriumflows, and shallow water theory

Catalog no. K11669, 2010282 pp., ISBN: 978-1-4398-3690-3, $99.95 / £63.99

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Fundamentals of Incompressible FlowV. BabuIIT Madras, India

This book takes a novel approach to incompressible flow by first elu-cidating concepts such as viscosity and the Reynolds number. Theauthor derives incompressible Navier-Stokes equations and discuss-es the mathematical nature of their solutions. In this context, heintroduces the notion of outer and inner singular perturbation solu-tions, then presents the inviscid (outer) solutions, also derivingboundary layer (inner) solutions. The book explores separation ofthe boundary layer, its consequences, and drag. It covers paralleland creeping analytical solutions and discusses the nature andimportance of turbulent flows in the context of internal and exter-nal flows, respectively.

Catalog no. K12537, January 2011280 pp., ISBN: 978-1-4398-5463-1, $119.95 / £76.99


Pump User's HandbookLife Extension, Third EditionHeinz P. BlochConsultant, West Des Moines, Iowa, USA

Allan R. BudrisConsultant, Geneva, New York, USA

Fully revised, the third edition of this practical guide explains howto achieve consistently superior run lengths, low maintenanceexpenditures, and unexcelled safety and reliability in all pump appli-cations. Written by two practicing engineers with a combined 80-plus years of experience, this handbook details what facilities mustdo to accomplish superior performance and low life-cycle cost forpumps of all types and sizes. Aimed at operating technicians, main-tenance professionals, project engineers, reliability engineers, andmanagers, the book is an ideal resource for professionals whosework brings them into contact with process pumps.

Catalog no. N10246, 2010500 pp., ISBN: 978-1-4398-3740-5, $159.95 / £99.00





Soap ManufacturingTechnologyEdited by

Luis Spitz

The bar soap industry is thriving in much of the world, especially inthe developing countries, where toilet and laundry bar soaps areproduced in large quantities and many producers are in business,from large multinational firms to small local manufacturers. In therest of the world, “boutique” soap manufacturers are producingelite bar soaps for a select group of healthy “green” consumers. Thisbook is drawn from the proceedings of the AOCS SODEOPECConferences of 2006 and 2008. Pivotal information from thesemeetings appears in this indispensible reference.

Catalog no. N10254, 2010ISBN: 978-1-893997-61-5, $198.00 / £127.00


A Shock-Fitting PrimerManuel D. SalasNASA Langley Research Center, Hampton, Virginia, USA

This book presents the proper numerical treatment of shock wavesand other discontinuities. It comprehensively covers various shock-fitting techniques and describes the historical path that has led tothe accepted theory of shock waves. The author introduces keytechniques using a simple scalar equation and then extends to amore complex system of equations. He also presents a simplifiedshock-fitting method and compares it to the standard technique.

• Includes many end-of-chapter problems and examples,such as piston motion and steady supersonic flows

• Provides the MATLAB codes that illustrate the shock-fittingtechniques on a companion CD-ROM



Fluid MachineryApplication, Selection, andDesign, Second EditionTerry WrightConsultant, Cornelia, Georgia, USA

Philip M. GerhartUniversity of Evansville, Indiana, USA

The second edition of this book provides a comprehensive intro-duction to the fluid mechanics of turbomachinery. By focusing onthe preliminary design and selection of equipment to meet per-formance specifications, the authors promote a basic yet thoroughunderstanding of the subject. Topics covered include gas andhydraulic turbines as well as industrial equipment such as pumpsand fans, making the text ideal for undergraduate mechanical engi-neering students. The book presents illustrations, examples, andexercises that emphasize real-world industrial applications of fluidmachinery.

Solutions manual available upon qualifying course adoption.

Catalog no. 82949, 2010453 pp., ISBN: 978-1-4200-8294-4, $124.95 / £79.99


Introduction to Fluid MechanicsFourth EditionWilliam S. JannaThe University of Memphis, Tennessee, USA

This popular text is written for those taking their first course in flu-ids. Updated to include advances and relevant examples, it startswith fluid statics and moves on to the control/volume approach ofdetermining flow. Noted for its step-by-step examples, this bookhelps those new to fluid mechanics make sense of it. Separate prob-lem sections stress computer usage and design work.

• Provides an understandable introduction to engineering fluidmechanics, with complex mathematics kept to a minimum

• Details tabular information for use in thermal/fluid design work

• Includes more than 750 class-tested problems










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Basic Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulic MachinesZoeb Husain, Zulkifly Abdullah, and Zainal Alimuddin

Following a concise overview of fluid mechanics informed bynumerous engineering applications and examples, this text pres-ents and analyzes major types of fluid machinery and the majorclasses of turbines, as well as pump technology. It offers back-ground concepts as well as practical coverage of modern turbinetechnologies, fully explaining the advantages of both steam andgas turbines.

• Includes numerous solved problems, examples, and workedsolutions

• Presents description, design, and operational information forPelton, Francis, Propeller, and Kaplan turbines

• Provides an outline of various types of power plants• Integrates practical applications in engineering throughoutthe book



Thermal and FlowMeasurementsT.-W. LeeArizona State University, Tempe, USA

“The book is a comprehensive guide and very usable for education-al purposes. The book is recommended.”

—Journal of Applied Mathematics and Mechanics

The book provides a synthesis of the basic science and engineeringof diagnostic methods that students need to understand, design,and apply thermal-fluid measurements in mechanical, aerospace,and chemical engineering processes. It offers a clear exposition ofthe basic concepts and application aspects of a wide range of ther-mal and flow diagnostics, from basic sensors, flow visualization,velocimetry, laser optical diagnostics, particle sizing methods, gassampling methods, to micro- and nano-scale sensors and lidars.





Basics of Hydraulic SystemsQin ZhangWashington State University, Prosser, USA

Moving from a system to components approach, this textbook pro-vides fundamental knowledge on how a typical hydraulic systemgenerates, delivers, and deploys power using liquid medium. It cov-ers the key configuration features of core components, demon-strating their individual functionality in such a system, and lookingat how they work together to perform the designated task of powertransmission. By presenting this information in an easy-to-followway, this work provides engineers and technical managers workingwith relevant industrial sectors a nuts and bolts reference. It is alsoan effective learning tool for engineering students seeking an intro-duction to the fundamentals of this technology.



Fundamentals of Gas DynamicsV. BabuIIT Madras, India

Unique in its emphasis of both the mathematical and physicalaspects of compressible flows, this book presents its subject matterin an increasing order of complexity, starting from simple one-dimensional flows through quasi one-dimensional flows to obliqueshocks and Prandtl Meyer flow. This treatment interweaves mathe-matical development of the concepts and physical insights. Workedexamples and exercise problems have been drawn from practicalapplications in propulsion and gas dynamics. These are compre-hensive and are formulated to test the understanding of the subjectmatter, thus serving as a self-check for the reader.

Catalog no. AB7449, 2008324 pp., ISBN: 978-1-4200-7449-9, $109.95 / £69.99





Thermal Measurementsand Inverse TechniquesEdited by

Helcio R.B. Orlande, Olivier Fudym, Denis Maillet, and Renato M. Cotta

The use of inverse problems constitutes a new research paradigm inwhich groups of theoretical, computational, and experimentalresearchers synergistically interact to better understand the physicalphenomena being studied. This book presents a comprehensiveresearch-based survey of modern inverse techniques and theirapplications to engineering heat transfer. Written by top-notch con-tributors, the text provides a concise reference on the mathemati-cal modeling, measurements, and solution of inverse problems inheat transfer. It covers topics such as multiscale modeling, thermo-physical properties, heat flux, and temperature measurements.

• Provides a unique reference for those involved with differentaspects of heat transfer

• Includes integrated modeling, measurement techniques andinverse solution approaches for heat transfer problems

• Contains sections on modeling and measurement, heat transfer problems, and applications

• Features contributed chapters carefully written in a consistent format appropriate for engineers, researchers, and graduate-level students

Selected Contents:

PART I MODELING AND MEASUREMENTS IN HEAT TRANSFER:Temperature, Heat Flux and Modeling in Heat Transfer. AMultiscale Modeling Approach to Predict ThermophysicalProperties of Heterogeneous Media. Temperature Measurements:Thermoelectricity and Microthermocouples. TemperatureMeasurements: Resistive Sensors. Heat Flux Sensors.PART II INVERSE HEAT TRANSFER PROBLEMS: Ill-PosedProblems and Linear Least Squares Estimation. Inverse Problemsand Regularization. Non-linear Estimation Problems. SingleObjective Optimization and Response Surface Generation. AdjointMethods. Bayesian Approaches for the Solution of InverseProblems. Model Reduction and Identification. Data Reductionand Energy Matrix. Formulation of Inverse Radiative Problems.PART III APPLICATIONS: Analysis of Errors in Measurements andInversion. Multi-signal Least Squares: Dispersion, Bias,Regularization. Identification of Thermophysical Properties in theFrequency Domain. Front Face Thermal Characterization ofMaterials by a Photothermal Pulse Technique. Analysis of InfraredImages with the Correlation Approach. Estimation of SpaceVariable Thermophysical Properties. Inverse Thermal RadiationProblems.


AdvancedThermodynamicsEngineeringSecond EditionKalyan Annamalai, Ishwar K. Puri, and Milind A. Jog

“... written in such a way that in particular engineers will find itextremely useful... The layout is successful and the beautiful illus-trations as well as the many written problems will make its usefulas a textbook....”

—Panayiotis Vlamos, President, V-Publications, Athens, Greece

Designed for readers who need to understand and apply the engi-neering physics of thermodynamic concepts, this book featuresphysical explanations and mathematical equations so that the prin-ciples can be applied to real-world problems. Employing almost300 illustrations, the book first presents the phenomenologicalapproach to a problem and then delves into the details, foregoingesoteric material in favor of concrete examples and applications.

Catalog no. K10287, March 20111142 pp., ISBN: 978-1-4398-0572-5, $129.95 / £82.00


Heat Pipe Design andTechnologyA Practical ApproachBahman ZohuriGalaxy Advanced Engineering, Hillsborough, California, USA

This book provides a practical study of modern heat pipe engineer-ing. After a review of heat and mass transfer theory relevant to heatpipe performance, the text first develops mathematical models forcalculating heat-transfer limitations of high-temperature heat pipesand heat-transfer limitations and temperature gradient of low-tem-perature heat pipes. It then compares the results with availableexperimental data. In addition, the author discusses heat pipe tech-nology pertinent to the design and application of self-controlled,variable conductance heat pipes for spacecraft thermal control. Thebook also includes a computer program for designing and predict-ing heat pipe system performance.

Catalog no. K12012, March 2011500 pp., ISBN: 978-1-4398-4523-3, $119.95 / £76.99







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ChemicalThermodynamics andInformation Theory with ApplicationsDaniel J. GrahamLoyola University, Chicago, Illinois, USA

Thermodynamics, information, and computation permeate virtu-ally all areas of chemistry. Yet the current presentations of thermo-dynamic fundamentals do not reflect relationship, as the physicalchemistry curriculum digested by chemistry majors worldwide isstill concentrated on advances more than a century old. This bookoffers lessons, tools, and exercises for students and instructors whowish to learn more about the intersection of thermodynamics andinformation theory. The examples are drawn from time-honoredphysical and organic chemistry. The discussion is accessible tocuriosity-driven chemists with basic knowledge of calculus and statistics.

Catalog no. K11107, June 2011240 pp., ISBN: 978-1-4398-2087-2, $89.95 / £57.99

Statistical and Thermal PhysicsAn IntroductionMichael J.R. HochNational High Magnetic Field Laboratory and Departmentof Physics, Florida State University, Tallahassee, USA andSchool of Physics, University of the Witwatersrand,Johannesburg, South Africa

Developing microscopic statistical physics and macroscopic classicalthermodynamic descriptions in tandem, this comprehensive intro-duction provides insight into basic concepts at an advanced under-graduate level. It introduces the concepts of temperature, internalenergy, and entropy using ideal gases and ideal paramagnets asillustrative models. It also discusses quantum gases in depth andpresents advanced topics, including the Legendre transform, thedensity matrix, chemical reactions, and irreversible thermodynam-ics. Highly detailed and profoundly thorough, the book includesexercises within the text as well as end-of-chapter problems.



Commonly AskedQuestions inThermodynamicsMarc Assael, Anthony R. H. Goodwin,Michael Stamatoudis, William A. Wakeham,and Stefan Will

This clearly written, easy-to-follow guide allows even nonscientistsconsidering use of alternative fuel sources to achieve a solid ground-ing in thermodynamics. The authors cover topics spanning fromenergy sources to the environment to climate change. A broadaudience of general readers, students, industry professionals, andacademic researchers will appreciate the answers found in thisbook.

• Answers the most commonly asked questions relating to thermodynamics, such as the difference between entropy and enthalpy, and the first name of Maxwell’s demon

• Precedes each group of related questions with an introductoryoverview

• Emphasizes qualitative understanding

• Requires no prior background in the subject

Catalog no. 86952, March 2011368 pp., Soft Cover, ISBN: 978-1-4200-8695-9, $39.95 / £25.99


Mass Transfer ConceptsK. AsokanCentral Electrochemical Research Institute, Karaikudi, India

Designed for a two-semester course in chemical, biotechnology,petrochemical, and pharmaceutical engineering, this book providesa simple treatment of the concepts, definitions, and derivationswith numerous figures and worked examples typical of their indus-trial applications. A number of problems are given at the end ofeach chapter.

• Explains various operations and their fundamental principles

• Includes 153 worked examples

• Provides 169 exercise problems with solutions

Selected Contents:

Diffusion. Interphase Mass Transfer. Gas Absorption. Distillation.Leaching and Extraction. Crystallisation. Humidification. Drying.Adsorption. Other Separation Processes. Answers to Problems.








Thermal Radiation Heat TransferFifth EditionJohn R. Howell, Robert Siegel, and M. Pinar Menguc

Providing a comprehensive overview of the radiative behavior andproperties of materials, this book describes the physics of radiativetransfer, methods for developing analysis, and various mathemati-cal and numerical techniques. The fifth edition of this classic text-book includes four new chapters on inverse methods, electromag-netic theory, scattering, and absorption by particles, and near-fieldradiative transfer. Maintaining the fundamentals of the original,with chapter-end homework problems and other useful features,this new edition continues its tradition of serving both as a com-prehensive textbook for those studying radiative transfer and arepository of vital literary references for the serious researcher.



Quenching Theory and TechnologySecond EditionEdited by

Bozidar Liscic, Hans M. Tensi, Lauralice C.F. Canale, and George E. Totten

An essential revision of the original published nearly 20 years ago,this new edition is a complete reference on the critical topic ofquenching, which is fundamental to the production of defect anddistortion-free products. Leading international experts present top-ics such as thermo- and fluid-dynamic principles of heat transferduring cooling; wetting kinematics; residual stresses after cooling;computer modeling and prediction of microstructure transforma-tion; hardness distribution; stress-strain; and distortion. Ideal forspecialists in heat treatment practice, this book is also suitable as asenior undergraduate and graduate text and for numerous special-ized courses and seminars worldwide.

Catalog no. 9279, January 2011725 pp., ISBN: 978-0-8493-9279-5, $189.95 / £121.00




Welding ThermalProcesses and Weld Pool BehaviorsChuan Song WuInstitute for Materials Joining, Shandong University, China

After introducing the concepts and characteristics of welding ther-mal processes and weld pool behaviors, this book addresses essen-tial advances in welding analysis and processes with an emphasis onthe latest modeling and simulation methods. It covers techniquesand formulas for assessing welding thermal processes, finite differ-ence and finite analysis methods for calculating thermal conduc-tion, and numerical simulation of weld pool behaviors in metal-inert-gas/metal-active-gas arc welding. It also covers keyhole andweld pool dynamics in plasma arc welding and vision-based sens-ing of weld pool shape and geometry. The book provides case stud-ies of fluid flow and heat transfer in tungsten-inert-gas arc welding.

Catalog no. N10126, January 2011445 pp., ISBN: 978-7-111-21962-0, $239.95 / £133.00

Heat Conduction UsingGreen’s FunctionsSecond EditionKevin D. Cole, James V. Beck, A. Haji-Sheikh, and Bahman Litkouhi

Chronicling the authors’ continued search for new Green’s func-tions (GFs) and novel ways to apply them to heat conduction, thisbook organizes the solution of heat conduction and diffusion prob-lems through the use of GFs. This second edition expands the intro-duction to steady and unsteady GFs; adds new sections on theDirac-delta function, convergence speed of series solutions, theimportance of alternate GF, and intrinsic verification; and includes adiscussion of the eigenfunction expansion method. A companionwebsite provides a useful web-searchable collection of GFs.







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Concise ChemicalThermodynamicsThird EditionA.P.H. PetersHogeschool Zuyd, Heerlen, The Netherlands

Following in the tradition of its predecessors, this third edition con-tinues to offer a practical, example-based exploration of a criticaltopic, maintaining academic rigor but eschewing complicated cal-culations. It discusses the world’s current energy consumption andthe role of renewable energy in the future, examines exothermicreactions, uses Mathcad® to calculate and plot Gibbs energy,explains the Lambda sensor, and employs FactSage software to cal-culate and describe the production of silicon in an arc (oven) fur-nace. This latest edition re-works problems that have proven to bethe most difficult for students and adds several new ones to furtheramplify complex areas.


Catalog no. K10683, January 2011234 pp., Soft Cover, ISBN: 978-1-4398-1332-4, $49.95 / £29.99


Mechanisms ofDiffusional PhaseTransformations inMetals and AlloysH. I. Aaronson, M. Enomoto, and J. K. Lee

Based on the lecture notes of the renowned Hubert I. Aaronson, thistext details the fundamental principles of phase transformations inmetals and alloys upon which steel and other metals industries arebased. Instead of relying strictly on a pedagogical approach, it doc-uments the evolution of phase transformation concepts, demon-strating how the field continues to meet new challenges. Theauthors present topics by describing a phenomenon and then fol-lowing up with a corresponding hypothesis or alternative explana-tion. The book includes hundreds of illustrations, photos, andextensive references.





Thermodynamics andEnergy Systems AnalysisFrom Energy to ExergyLucien Borel and Daniel FavratFaculty of Engineering, Swiss Federal Institute ofTechnology (EPFL), Lausanne, Switzerland

Carefully designed to teach thermodynamics to engineers, thisbook focuses on the phenomena of irreversibility and the notion ofentropy. It also presents a general theory of exergy, with methodsof analyses that allow engineers to master problems of current inter-est in the field of energy management. The authors illustrate prac-tical aspects of thermodynamic theory by describing specific appli-cations such as combustion chambers, turbines, compressors, heatpumps, fuel cells, refrigeration, and more.

Catalog no. N10238, 2010800 pp., ISBN: 978-1-4398-3516-6, $129.95 / £82.00

Heat TransferThermal Management of ElectronicsYounes ShabanyFlextronics Corporation, California, USA

This volume begins with coverage of the basic knowledge necessaryto understand and solve simple electronic cooling problems, thenexplores details on heat transfer fundamentals to give the reader adeeper understanding of associated physics. Next, the authordescribes experimental and numerical techniques and tools used ina typical thermal design process and follows with a chapter onsome advanced cooling techniques. With its comprehensive cover-age of thermal design, this book helps engineers to develop thenecessary expertise in thermal management of electronics, and tomove a step closer to being a multidisciplinary engineer.








Conjugate Problems inConvective Heat TransferAbram S. DorfmanUniversity of Michigan, Ann Arbor, USA

Assembling select information from hundreds of publications andpresenting more than 100 solutions of non-isothermal and CHTproblems, this book reconsiders the approximate solutions of con-jugate convective heat transfer problems as addressed in both ear-lier and more recent works. It discusses theory and modern model-ing methods and illustrates these complex mathematical problemsby presenting current applications in machinery operation andtechnological processes.

• Addresses a key area of analysis important to mechanical andaerospace engineering

• Uses a problems-based approach to presenting conjugatemethods

• Approaches each topic from three directions: theory, methods and applications

Catalog no. 8237X, 2010456 pp., ISBN: 978-1-4200-8237-1, $144.95 / £92.00


Transport Phenomena in Capillary-PorousStructures and Heat PipesHenry SmirnovPromgasapparat, Odessa, Ukraine

With emphasis on the processes involved, this text explores the lat-est experimental efforts in two-phase thermal control technologyresearch and development. The author evaluates and compares dif-ferent theoretical approaches, experimental results, and models,such as semi-empirical models for critical boiling heat fluxes. Topicscovered include micro-scale heat and mass transfer, micro-liquidfilm, and vapor bubble formation technologies. The book alsoexamines hydrodynamic boiling and vapor bubble formationmechanisms, coated surface boiling models, and other uniqueexperimental methods that are currently in use or have potential forsuccess.



Advances in NumericalHeat TransferVolume IIIEdited by

W.J. Minkowycz, E.M. Sparrow, and J.P. Abraham

With contributions from a team of renowned internationalresearchers who cover both fundamentals and applications, this vol-ume provides a definitive treatment of the numerical simulation ofbioheat transfer and fluid flow. It covers novel modeling techniquesand numerical simulation for solving problems in biomedical engi-neering. The book presents various forms of the bioheat equationappropriate for several thermal therapies, such as laser irradiation. Italso discusses tumor detection and treatment, shows how nanopar-ticles can be used to improve the efficacy of tumor treatment, andincludes a detailed case study describing the thermal ablation of anenlarged prostate.



Engineering Heat TransferThird EditionWilliam S. JannaThe University of Memphis, Tennessee, USA

This updated edition of a perennial bestseller offers a simplifiedpresentation of an abstract topic. An abundance of drawings,graphs, examples, and problems amplify theory and show howderived equations are used to model physical problems. This classictext covers practical applications in a way that de-emphasizes math-ematical techniques but preserves physical interpretation of heattransfer fundamentals and modeling of heat transfer phenomena.End-of-chapter problems proceed from short simple confidencebuilders to difficult ones that help readers develop a rigorousapproach to problem solving.

• Provides an accessible introduction to heat transfer with minimal mathematics

• Contains a complete solutions manual









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ThermodynamicsFrom Concepts toApplications, Second EditionArthur Shavit and Chaim GutfingerIsraeli Institute of Technology, Haifa, Israel

Starting with a discussion of the First and Second Laws ofThermodynamics, this book builds a strong foundation in the mathand physics of thermodynamics for engineers, while maintainingthe appropriate rigor to prepare newcomers for more advancedtopics. This edition is fully revised and covers the theories of ther-modynamics, as well as emerging applications.

• Contains over 120 worked examples and 800 end-of-chapterproblems

• Adds end-of-chapter equation summaries to assist students inproblem-solving

• Includes advanced topics, such as phase equilibria, osmosisand absorption refrigeration

Solutions manual and PowerPoint slides available upon qualifying course adoption.



Entropy Based Designand Analysis of FluidsEngineering SystemsGreg F. NatererUniversity of Ontario, Oshawa, Canada

José A. CamberosAFRL/VASD, Wright Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, USA

“The authors have done an excellent job in providing a clear, con-cise and well-presented description of the entropy-based design offluid engineering systems....”

—Kedar N. Shukla, in Zentralblatt Math, 2009

The book provides an overview of the design tool and its applica-tions in various areas like microfluidics, multiphase flows, turbu-lence, compressible flows, and others. It develops computationaland experimental methods to track regions of highest entropyproduction. Containing extensive references, the text also pro-vides comprehensive coverage (related to entropy and theSecond Law) of laser-based methods, numerical methods in CFD,entropy formulations, and the Second Law in a range of ther-mofluid applications.



Chemical and EnergyProcess EngineeringSigurd SkogestadNTNU, Trondheim, Norway

Written in an easy-to-read style, this textbook is intended for secondyear chemical engineering courses, but is intentionally designed tobe of continuing use to practicing engineers. The author, a dynam-ic systems expert, approaches the introductory material in a funda-mental way. He provides a thorough grounding in basic mass andenergy balances and highlights their importance. He also coverstimely topics such as basic thermodynamics and analysis of energyefficiency. Especially popular with students, the pedagogicapproaches in this book have been classroom-tested for a decade ofsemesters.

Solutions manual and additional problems on the web available upon qualifying course adoption.

Catalog no. 8755X, 2009440 pp., ISBN: 978-1-4200-8755-0, $94.95 / £41.99


Design and Optimizationof Thermal SystemsSecond EditionYogesh JaluriaRutgers University, Piscataway, New Jersey, USA

“The book considers the design of thermal systems from differentengineering areas, such as manufacturing, energy systems, coolingof electronic equipment, refrigeration, environmental problems,engines, heat transfer equipment, etc. … The book, dealing withconceptual design, modeling, simulation, design and evaluation ofthermal systems, contains many examples, illustrations, tables,computer programs and references.”

—Kurt Marti, Zentralblatt MATH 1171

Maintaining its emphasis on mathematical modeling and simula-tion techniques, this revised edition features extended coverage,new material, and new examples throughout.


Catalog no. DK6038, 2008752 pp., ISBN: 978-0-8493-3753-6, $219.95 / £141.00








Measurement, DataAnalysis, and SensorFundamentals forEngineering and SciencePatrick F. DunnUniversity of Notre Dame, Indiana, USA

This set of two volumes includes Measurement and Data Analysisfor Engineering and Science, Second Edition and Fundamentalsof Sensors for Engineering and Science.

Catalog no. K13493, April 2011614 pp., ISBN: 978-1-4398-7529-2, $119.95 / £76.99

Measurement and DataAnalysis for Engineeringand ScienceSecond EditionPatrick F. DunnUniversity of Notre Dame, Indiana, USA

Praise for the First Edition:

“… [This book] has many excellent features that distinguish it fromits peers. It is well written with clear learning objectives stated foreach chapter. … Using this text, students can start with no MATLABor programming background and leave this course with the rudi-ments in hand. … if the focus of the class is to be on measurements,this book does an excellent job of taking a student from basicphysics up to signal processing. … a welcome addition to the pos-sibilities for biomedical measurements classes.”

—IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Magazine, November/December 2007

Presenting the fundamental tools of experimentation that are cur-rently used by engineers and scientists, this popular text coversbasic concepts related to experiments, measurement system com-ponents and responses, methods of data analysis, and effectivecommunication of experimental findings. It also offers historicalperspectives throughout.

• Covers the basics of experimentation, including types of experiments, units, and technical reporting

• Describes the hardware involved in experiments, such as electronics, measurement system components, system calibration, and system response

• Presents methods of data analysis that include probability, statistics, uncertainty analysis, regression and correlation, signal characterization, and signal analysis

• Incorporates historical perspectives on instruments and thepeople behind experimental methods

Pedagogical Features:

• Contains a summary of problem topics in each chapter along with many homework problems

• Includes slides and other ancillary material for instructors on a CD-ROM

• Offers appendices, errata, MATLAB® and data files, and more at www.nd.edu/~pdunn/www.text/measurements.html


Selected Contents:

Experiments. Electronics. Measurement Systems. Calibration andResponse. Probability. Statistics. Uncertainty Analysis. Regressionand Correlation. Signal Characteristics. Signal Analysis. Units andSignificant Figures. Technical Communication. Appendices. Index.





Also available as individual volumes

Fundamentals of Sensorsfor Engineering andSciencePatrick F. DunnUniversity of Notre Dame, Indiana, USA

This text takes a unique, practical approach to the basics of sensorsand measurement, enabling readers to make informed decisionswhen choosing sensors for applications. The author emphasizes theunderlying physics of each type of sensor and its basic characteris-tics and illustrates the various uses of sensors via current applicationsin engineering and science. Human and biomimetic sensors are alsoreviewed.

• Provides a stand-alone text on sensor fundamentals and theirapplications

• Discusses the basic types of sensors, so that students can identify the types of sensors appropriate in particularengineering designs

• Includes examples and chapter problems

• Provides online links to helpful ancillary materials

Solutions manual and website with extensive instructor resources available upon qualifying course adoption.

Selected Contents:

Sensor Fundamentals

Sensors in Engineering and Science

Human and Biomimetic Sensors

Catalog no. K12810, April 2011110 pp., Soft Cover, ISBN: 978-1-4398-6103-5, $49.95 / £31.99

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Numerical and AnalyticalMethods with MATLABWilliam Bober, Chi-Tay Tsai, and Oren MasoryFlorida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, USA

This classroom-tested text demonstrates how the built-in functionsof MATLAB® can be used to solve systems of linear equations, ODEs,roots of transcendental equations, statistical problems, optimizationproblems, control systems problems, and stress analysis problems.It discusses topics often not covered in similar books, including thefinite element method and mechanical controls. Incorporatingbasic numerical and analytical methods, the text contains manysample MATLAB programs (scripts) that provide guidance on com-pleting the projects given at the end of each chapter.

• Presents numerical and analytical methods to supportMATLAB’s built-in functions

• Explores the mathematical modeling of engineering problems

• Covers the finite element method and mechanical controls—topics not discussed in similar texts

• Includes many sample MATLAB programs

• Provides end-of-chapter projects that require students to writeprograms that might be encountered in industry

• Contains color figures that enhance the material on the finiteelement and CFD output


Selected Contents:

Numerical Modeling for EngineeringMATLAB FundamentalsMatricesRoots of Algebraic and Transcendental EquationsNumerical IntegrationNumerical Integration of Ordinary Differential EquationsSimulinkCurve FittingOptimizationPartial Differential EquationsIteration MethodLaplace TransformsAn Introduction to the Finite Element MethodControl SystemsAppendicesIndex



Modeling and Control ofEngineering SystemsClarence W. de SilvaUniversity of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada

This text provides a unified treatment of the modeling of mechani-cal, electrical, fluid, and thermal systems and then systematicallycovers conventional, advanced, and intelligent control, instrumen-tation, experimentation, and design. It takes an integratedapproach to modeling multidomain systems that draws from equiv-alent circuits, Thevenin’s theorem, and linear graphs. It also pres-ents important aspects of laboratory experimentation, includingcontrol system instrumentation.

• Discusses the use of MATLAB®, Simulink®, LabVIEW™, and theassociated toolboxes

• Includes a large number of real-world examples, problems,and exercises




What Every EngineerShould Know aboutComputationalTechniques of FiniteElement AnalysisSecond EditionLouis KomzsikSiemens, Cypress, California, USA

“It is an excellent presentation really of what engineers should knowabout computational techniques in FEA. The descriptions of the var-ious subjects are very clear and transparently expose the facts.”

—Dr. Otto Gartmeier, Manager, NVH Optimization, Daimler Chrysler Corporation

Finite element analysis (FEA) requires significant computationalwork divided into several distinct phases. This book provides a walk-through of this process from the physical model to the computedsolution. This is an invaluable guide for practicing engineers whomust apply the finite element method in their daily work.








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MechanicalMeasurementsS.P. VenkateshanIIT Madras, India

A comprehensive textbook on mechanical measurement, this bookcovers the material in five modules. Module I deals with the basicsof measurements without reference to any particular field andhence is to be dealt with at the beginning. Chapters 4, 6 and 13deal with basic quantities that interest all engineers and should beincluded in any course on mechanical measurements. Parts of otherchapters may be included to suit the requirements of a particularclass. The book may also be useful to practicing engineers whowant to refresh their knowledge of measurements. The material ofthe book is based on the notes prepared for a course taught by theauthor at IIT Madras for more than 20 years.

Catalog no. AB8078, 2009520 pp., ISBN: 978-1-4200-8078-0, $109.95 / £69.99

Thermal Computationsfor ElectronicsConductive, Radiative, and Convective Air CoolingGordon N. EllisonPortland State University, Oregon, USA

This book covers mathematical calculation, prediction, and applica-tion methods for conductive, radiative, and convective heat trans-fer in electronic equipment. It provides complete mathematical der-ivations, supplements formulae with design plots, and offers exer-cise solutions and lecture aids including PDFs and downloadableMathcad worksheets. The author covers topics such as methods formulti-surface radiation exchange, conductive heat transfer in elec-tronics, and finite element theory with a variational calculus methodexplained for heat conduction. Offering mathematical descriptionsof large thermal network problem formulation, he discusses theoryof comprehensive thermal spreading resistance, and includessteady-state and time-dependent problems.





New Edition of a Bestseller!

Plant Engineers andManagers Guide toEnergy ConservationTenth EditionAlbert ThumannAssociation of Energy Engineers, Atlanta, Georgia, USA

Scott DunningFairmont Press, Lilburn, Georgia, USA

Completely revised and updated, this tenth edition of a bestsellercovers both management and technical strategies for slashing ener-gy costs by as much as 40 percent in industrial facilities. It discuss-es cogeneration, gas distributed generation technologies, steamsystem optimization, geothermal heat pumps, energy outsourcing,electricity purchasing strategies, and power quality case studies. Italso provides guidelines for life cycle costing, electrical system opti-mization, lighting and HVAC system efficiency improvement,mechanical and process system performance, building energy lossreduction, financing energy projects, and more.

Catalog no. N10330, January 2011500 pp., ISBN: 978-1-4398-5606-2, $119.95 / £76.99


New Edition of a Bestseller!

Energy Audit of Building SystemsAn Engineering Approach,Second EditionMoncef KrartiUniversity of Colorado at Boulder, USA

The second edition of a bestseller, this book offers a systematic engi-neering approach to a wide range of measures and opportunitiesfor saving energy and reducing operating costs in residential andcommercial buildings. The author provides general tools and pro-cedures for performing building energy audits, including econom-ic analysis, building energy simulation, and field testing. His focusthen turns to various subsystems, exploring the techniques andtechnologies that can reduce energy use or operating costs. Eachchapter includes simplified calculation methods used to evaluatethe effectiveness of various efficiency measures.







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