Elements of thermal-fluid system design / Louis C. Burmeister.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Burmeister, Louis C.

Contributor:

Classes of 1883 and 1884 Fund.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Heat engineering.

Fluid dynamics.

Engineering design.

Physical Description:

xxiii, 593 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm

Place of Publication:

Upper Saddle River, N.J. : Prentice Hall, [1998]

Summary:

Compact enough to leave ample time for design projects, it focuses on thermal-fluid systems (rather than on components of systems), and features a chapter-long example of a major design project with diverse features. Provides a compact presentation of design "> -- focusing on thermal-fluid systems" > -- to allow ample time to be devoted to a major design project. This book includes an introductory chapter on stimulating the design process, organizing and managing a design team," > and reporting the design itself." > Discusses important financial and economic concepts, reminding designers to keep an eye on component cost and financial considerations in their design.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

Local Notes:

Acquired for the Penn Libraries with assistance from the Classes of 1883 and 1884 Fund.

ISBN:

0136602185

OCLC:

36892762