Heat transfer : lessons with examples solved by MATLAB / Tien-Mo Shih.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 291-293).

Intro -- Contents -- Preface -- Lesson 1 -- Introduction (What and Why) -- 1. Heat Transfer Is an Old Subject -- 2. What Is the Subject of Heat Transfer? -- 3. Candle Burning for Your Birthday Party -- 4. Why Is the Subject of Heat Transfer Important? -- 5. Three Modes of Heat Transfer -- 6. Prerequisites -- 7. Structure of the Textbook -- 8. Summary -- 9. References -- 10. Exercise Problems -- 11. Appendix -- Lesson 2 -- Introduction (Three Laws) -- 1. Fourier's Law -- 2. Law of Convective Heat Transfer -- 3. Wind-Chill Factor (WCF) -- 4. Stefan-Boltzmann Law of Radiative Emission -- 5. Sheet Energy Balance -- 6. Formation of Ice Layers on Car Windshield and Windows -- 7. Rule of Assume, Draw, and Write (ADW) -- 8. Summary -- 9. References -- 10. Exercise Problems -- 11. Appendix -- Lesson 3 -- One-Dimensional Steady State Heat Conduction -- 1. Governing Equation for T(x) or T(i) -- 2. A Single-Slab System -- 3. A Two-Slab System -- 4. Three or More Slabs -- 5. Severe Restrictions Imposed by Using Electrical Circuit Analogy -- 6. Other Types of Boundary Conditions -- 7. Thermal Properties of Common Materials-Table 1 -- 8. Summary -- 9. References -- 10. Exercise Problems -- 11. Appendix -- Lesson 4 -- One-Dimensional Slabs with Heat Generation -- 1. Introduction -- 2. Governing Equations -- 3. Heat Conduction Related to Our Bodies -- 4. Discussions -- 5. Summary -- 6. Reference -- 7. Exercise Problems -- 8. Appendix -- Lesson 5 -- One-Dimensional Steady-State Fins -- 1. Introduction -- 2. Analyses -- 3. Fins Losing Radiation to Clear Sky Overnight -- 4. A Seemingly Puzzling Phenomenon -- 5. Fin Efficiency -- 6. Optimization -- 7. Summary -- 8. Reference -- 9. Exercise Problems -- 10. Appendix -- Lesson 6 -- Two-Dimensional Steady-State Conduction -- 1. Governing Equations -- 2. A Standard Matlab Code Solving 2-D Steady-State Problems -- 3. Maximum Heat Loss from a Cylinder Surrounded by Insulation Materials -- 4. Summary -- 5. References -- 6. Exercise Problems -- 7. Appendix -- Lesson 7 -- Lumped-Capacitance Models (Zero-Dimension Transient Conduction) -- 1. Introduction -- 2. Detailed Analyses of a Can-of-Coke Problem -- 3. When Is It Appropriate to Use the Lumped-Capacitance Model? -- 4. A Simple Way to Relax the Bi <0.002 Constraint -- 5. Why Stirring the Food When We Fry It? -- 6. Summary -- 7. Reference -- 8. Exercise Problems -- 9. Appendix -- Lesson 8 -- One-Dimensional Transient Heat Conduction -- 1. Kitchen Is a Good Place to Learn Heat Transfer -- 2. Other One-D Transient Heat Conduction Applications -- 3. Differential Governing Equation for One-D Transient Heat Conduction -- 4. Summary -- 5. References -- 6. Exercise Problems -- 7. Appendix -- Lesson 9 -- Two-D Transient Heat Conduction -- 1. Governing Equation for T(i, j) -- 2. A Standard Matlab Code for Readers to Modify -- 3. Speculation on Steel Melting in Concrete Columns During 9/11 -- 4. Possible Numerical Answers.

The book focuses on fundamental concepts in heat transfer and can be used in courses in Heat Transfer, Heat and Mass Transfer, and Transport Processes. It uses numerical examples and equation solving to clarify complex, abstract concepts such as Kirchhoff's Law in Radiation. Heat Transfer is an ideal text for students of mechanical, chemical, and aerospace engineering. It can also be used in programs for civil and electrical engineering, and physics. Rather than simply training students to be technicians, Heat Transfer uses clear examples, structured exercises and application activities that train students to be engineers.

Heat Transfer: Lessons with Examples Solved by Matlab instructs students in heat transfer, and cultivates independent and logical thinking ability. The book focuses on fundamental concepts in heat transfer and can be used in courses in Heat Transfer, Heat and Mass Transfer, and Transport Processes. It uses numerical examples and equation solving to clarify complex, abstract concepts such as Kirchhoff's Law in Radiation. Several features characterize this textbook: It includes real-world examples encountered in daily life; Examples are mostly solved in simple Matlab codes, readily for students to run numerical experiments by cutting and pasting Matlab codes into their PCs; In parallel to Matlab codes, some examples are solved at only a few nodes, allowing students to understand the physics qualitatively without running Matlab codes; It places emphasis on "why" for engineers, not just "how" for technicians. Heat Transfer is an ideal text for students of mechanical, chemical, and aerospace engineering. It can also be used in programs for civil and electrical engineering, and physics. Rather than simply training students to be technicians, Heat Transfer uses clear examples, structured exercises and application activities that train students to be engineers. The book encourages independent and logical thinking, and gives students the skills needed to master complex, technical subject matter. $c provider's description