This book ‘Convective Heat Transfer’ will attract readers by emphasizing the practical understanding of governing equations, scaling analysis and empirical correlations that forms the foundation for solving real-world problems. Topics such as forced and natural convection are relevant due to their direct applications in power generation, refrigeration, and HVAC industries. Advanced sections on turbulent convection and high-speed flows, with a detailed treatment of flow physics, make the book invaluable for aerospace and energy engineers. The book will bridge the gap between theoretical concepts and their applications in engineering practice. Flow visualizations, annotated graphs, and CFD outputs will clarify complex concepts, while summary and comparative tables will provide quick references for dimensionless numbers, fluid properties, and empirical correlations. Step-by-step problem-solving frameworks, concept checks, and progressively complex topics ensure a clear learning path. Real-world case studies, such as HVAC, electronics cooling, and aerospace applications, will bridge theory and practice.
The book will integrate numerical and experimental approaches, including detailed CFD models and experimental setups. Advanced content, such as heat transfer in porous media, microchannel flows, and nanofluids, will cater to researchers, while practical design guidelines and troubleshooting tips will benefit professionals. A glossary, chapter summaries, and distinct sections for different expertise levels will make the book accessible and user-friendly. This combination of foundational theory, advanced topics, and application-driven insights will ensure the book’s relevance for students, researchers, and practitioners. The main benefit readers will derive from this book is a comprehensive understanding of convective heat transfer, bridging theoretical principles with practical applications. By offering
clear explanations, real-world case studies, and advanced insights into modern topics, the book equips readers with the knowledge and tools to solve complex heat transfer problems effectively.
Dr Arvind Pattamatta is a Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Indian Institute of Technology Madras. He received his Ph.D. from SUNY, Buffalo,
NY in 2009. He is the recipient of Alexander von Humboldt fellowship for the years 2013 & 2024, INAE Young Engineer Award for the year 2015 and JSPS invitational fellowship for the year 2017. His research interests are in the area microscale energy transport and thermal management of devices. He has authored more than 150 publications in peer-reviewed journals and conferences.
Dr. Laxman Kumar Malla is an Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Sri Sivasubramaniya Nadar College of Engineering, Kalavakkam. His research interests include thermal management, multiphase flows, surface wettability, and interfacial phenomena. He has a Ph.D. in Thermal and Fluids Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IITB) and Monash Research Academy in Mumbai.
1 Introduction
2 Governing Equations
3 Laminar Forced Convection Boundary Layer
4 Approximate Methods for Boundary Layer Flows
5 Laminar Internal Forced Convection
6 Natural Convection
7 Turbulent Convective Heat Transfer
8 Boiling and Condensation
9 Heat Exchangers
10 CFD Benchmarks in Convective Heat Transfer
11 Special Topics
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