Applications of Heat, Mass and Fluid Boundary Layers
R. O. Fagbenle, University of Ibadan;
O. M. Amoo, Northrop Grumman Aerospace Systems;
S. Aliu, University of Benin;
A. Falana, University of Ibadan
Woodhead Publishing Ltd, 2020
ISBN: 9780128179499;
Language: English
Applications of Heat, Mass and Fluid Boundary Layers brings together the latest research on boundary layers where there has been remarkable advancements in recent years. This book highlights relevant concepts and solutions to energy issues and environmental sustainability by combining fundamental theory on boundary layers with real-world industrial applications from, among others, the thermal, nuclear, and chemical industries. The book's editors and their team of expert contributors discuss many core themes, including advanced heat transfer fluids and boundary layer analysis, physics of fluid motion and viscous flow, thermodynamics, and transport phenomena, alongside key methods of analysis such as the Merk-Chao-Fagbenle method.
This book’s multidisciplinary coverage will give engineers, scientists, researchers, and graduate students in the areas of heat, mass, fluid flow, and transfer a thorough understanding of the technicalities, methods, and applications of boundary layers, with a unified approach to energy, climate change, and a sustainable future.
Key Features
- Presents up-to-date research on boundary layers with very practical applications across a diverse mix of industries
- Includes mathematical analysis to provide detailed explanation and clarity
- Provides solutions to global energy issues and environmental sustainability
MATLAB is used to solve examples throughout the book.
