Bøger af Celine Kennedy

Heat transfer refers to a field of thermal engineering that deals with the generation, use, conversion and exchange of heat (thermal energy) among physical systems. It is achieved through several mechanisms including thermal radiation, thermal conduction, thermal convection, and transfer of energy through phase changes. Mass transfer refers to the net transfer of mass from one location to another. It is achieved through a variety of processes such as evaporation, precipitation, absorption, distillation, drying and membrane filtration. The heat and mass transfer processes are the foundation of energy research applicable to boilers, gas turbines, fuel cells and solar power. Power and fluid machinery, multiphase flow, thermodynamics, and combustion are the main processes involved in the heat and mass transfer process. This book explores all the important aspects of heat and mass transfer in energy systems. It consists of contributions made by international experts. This book will serve as a reference to a broad spectrum of readers.

Heat transfer refers to the movement of heat across the border of a system caused due to difference between the temperature of the system and its surroundings. Mass transfer refers to the physical phenomenon that involves the observation of a net movement of generic particles from one place to another. These phenomena are the basis of various mechanisms and processes such as distillation of alcohol, the evaporation of water, and purification of blood in the liver and kidneys. Heat and mass transfer is a significant and well-established branch of engineering and physics. It also finds application in multiple manufacturing procedures. This book aims to shed light on the role of heat and mass transfer in the energy systems. It will also provide interesting topics for research, which interested readers can take up. With state-of-the-art inputs by acclaimed experts of this field, this book targets students and professionals.