Transport Phenomena, Revised 2ed, An Indian Adaptation

Book Details

• Author: R. Byron Bird

• Brand: Wiley

• Binding: Paperback

• Number of Pages: 932

• Release Date: 01-07-2021

• ISBN: 9789354244452

• Package Dimensions: 10.0 x 8.1 x 1.7 inches

• Languages: English

About the Book

Title: Transport Phenomena
Author: R. Byron Bird

This comprehensive textbook, Transport Phenomena, is a cornerstone in chemical engineering education. It is structured around the three fundamental transport topics of momentum, heat, and mass transport, using a unified approach to understanding these essential processes. The book provides both theoretical foundations and practical approaches for solving complex transport problems.

Key Themes:

• Momentum, Heat, and Mass Transport: The textbook covers these three areas of transport phenomena, emphasizing their fundamental mechanisms and offering a consistent approach to analyzing all three.

• Shell Balance Approach: A key feature of the book, the shell balance method, is used to derive governing equations for various transport processes, including velocity, temperature, and concentration profiles.

• Equations of Change: The development and application of the equations of change are explained, helping students to understand how these equations govern transport phenomena in real-world scenarios.

• Macroscopic Approach: The macroscopic perspective helps in simplifying the complex relationships involved in transport processes, making the content accessible and applicable to practical engineering situations.