Introduction to Thermal and Fluid Engineering - Tapa dura

This is an interdisciplinary textbook that provides an integrated introduction to thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and heat transfer - the 3 focal components of thermal sciences. It is designed for a survey course for non-mechanical and non-chemical engineering students. The subject matter is presented in a self-instructional framework that can be employed in a self-study program. It provides students with an abundant amount of worked examples to illustrate the concepts covered. Over 1,350 end-of-chapter problems are classified by topic and designed to demonstrate real-world engineering challenges. Each chapter begins with a list of chapter objectives and concludes with a summary of the material discussed. Considering the interdisciplinary nature of modern engineering design and analysis, this book can also be used as reference for practicing professionals.

Allan Kraus is Professor Emeritus at the University of Akron in Ohio.

J.R. Welty is Professor at Oregon State University.

A. Aziz is Professor at Gonzaga University in Washington.