This book presents the basic theory and experimental techniques of
transport phenomena in materials processing operations. Such fundamental
knowledge is highly useful for researchers and engineers in the field to
improve the efficiency of conventional processes or develop novel
technology. Divided into four parts, the book comprises 11 chapters
describing the principles of momentum transfer, heat transfer, and mass
transfer in single phase and multiphase systems. Each chapter includes
examples with solutions and exercises to facilitate students' learning.
Diagnostic problems are also provided at the end of each part to assess
students' comprehension of the material.
The book is aimed primarily at students in materials science and
engineering. However, it can also serve as a useful reference text in
chemical engineering as well as an introductory transport phenomena text
in mechanical engineering. In addition, researchers and engineers
engaged in materials processing operations will find the material useful
for the design of experiments and mathematical models in transport
phenomena.
This volume contains unique features not usually found in traditional
transport phenomena texts. It integrates experimental techniques and
theory, both of which are required to adequately solve the inherently
complex problems in materials processing operations. It takes a holistic
approach by considering both single and multiphase systems, augmented
with specific practical examples. There is a discussion of flow and heat
transfer in microscale systems, which is relevant to the design of
modern processes such as fuel cells and compact heat exchangers. Also
described are auxiliary relationships including turbulence modeling,
interfacial phenomena, rheology, and particulate systems, which are
critical to many materials processing operations.
