Fundamentals of Momentum, Heat, and Mass Transfer

by James R. Welty, Charles E. Wicks, Robert E. Wilson, et al.

Book Overview

A TRUSTED CLASSIC, NOW UPDATED WITH MODERN APPLICATIONS For more than three decades, FUNDAMENTALS OF MOMENTUM, HEAT, AND MASS TRANSFER has set the standard in the field with its consistent, clearly written, unified approach to transfer processes. Building on the strengths of previous editions, the Fourth Edition of this classic text is updated with applications to contemporary technologies, such as materials processing, electronic chip cooling, biochemical engineering, and more. Readers will develop a sound understanding of transfer phenomena, build a set of valuable analysis skiss, and apply basic principles to a wide variety of modern problems and examples. Feature of the Fourth Edition "New! Contemporary subject matter. "New! More homework exercises and example problems that deal with current technologies. "New! Revised coverage pf mass transfer. Consistent approach to transport processes, highlighting similarities among different modes. Easy-to-understand descriptions of basic principles. A clear methodology for solving fundamentally based problems. Extensive table of physical properties of solids, liquids, and gases.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0471381497
• ISBN13: 9780471381495
• Release Date: November 2000
• Publisher: Wiley
• Length: 780 Pages
• Weight: 3.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 8.3" x 10.3"

Customer Reviews

Good Buy

i came well packed... and i got it quick and in really good conditions. i really apreciate it.

Excelente !!!

Buen libro para Transferencia de Calor , se divide en 3 bloques . 1.- Dinamica de fluidos 2.- transferencia de calor 3.- transferencia de masa Este libro esta enfocado a la parte de Ingenieria Mecanica . Compre el libro usado y llego en perfectas condiciones .

Thanks for the timely shipment of the Book!

I recieved the book in great conidition shortly after I ordered it! two thumbs up!

Nice mass transfer portion

I didn't really like the portions on heat and momentum transfer, because I think there are other more specialised books dealing with those areas, and the applications problems weren't that great. The mass transfer portion was my favourite. I really appreciated the straightforward, fun and exiciting applications the authors incorporated into the text. It is a very good introduction to mass transfer. Hand-waving aside, I guess there has to be a balance somewhere, so for most people, it is good enough, as it is for me. Overall 4-star grading, but only because of the good mass transfer portion.

GREAT TEXT! Marciej is an idiot

I highly recommend this book to anyone new at the subject, it is really a very good text. The derivations are not confusing at all, in fact they are some of the easiest to follow. The way the book is written makes a hard subject relatively easy to understand. Converting units is one of the easiest thing in the world, and if the problems you have with this book are because of unit conversions then you shouldn't be reading a transport book. I also can't understand why someone would say that this book goes over vector calculus very poorly? It is not supposed to go over it at all! You can't expect the author to hold your hand the whole time, he needs to assume you have some knowledge before you read a book especially one on transport. Maciej should check out Harry Potter or something less involved. Another thing about Biskups review that irritates me, is how can you say you are a chemical engineer and don't know multivariable calculus? This kid is so dumb. I am chemical engineer too, and I love all calculus even easier forms like multivariable which you are required to know. How else can you get through thermodynamics genius?