The Integral Transform Method in Thermal and Fluids Science and Engineering

Renato M. Cotta Laboratório de Transmissão e Tecnologia do Calor - LTTC, Mechanical Engineering Dept. - Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, EE/COPPE/UFRJ, Cidade Universitária - Cx. Postal 68503 - Rio de Janeiro - RJ - 21945.970 - Brazil

This text covers both the fundamentals and special topics and applications of the integral transform method. Part 1 provdes a succinct and articulate overview of the classical integral transform method, and includes a chapter on integral transforms and symbolic computation. Part 2 covers an array of applications - mass diffusion in reactors, phase-change, drying, double pipe heat exchangers, heat conduction, petroleum reservoir simulation, laminar and turbulent flow, non-Newtonian flow and heat transfer, Navier-Stokes equations (2D and 3D), natural convection, and periodic forced convection.



430 pages, © 1998