College of Engineering and Computer Studies

Includes bibliographical references and index.

The design process -- The bid process -- Approaches to engineering design -- Design project example -- Project management -- Dimensions and units -- Fluid properties -- Measurement of viscosity -- Measurement of pressure -- Basic equations of fluid mechanics -- Pipe and tubing standards -- Equivalent diameter for noncircular ducts -- Equation of motion for flow in a duct -- Friction factor and pipe roughness -- Minor losses -- Series piping systems -- Flow through noncircular cross sections -- The optimization process -- Economic pipe diameter -- Equivalent length of fittings -- Graphical symbols for piping systems -- System behavior -- Support systems for pipes -- Flow in pipe networks -- Pipes in parallel -- Measurement of flow rate -- The unsteady draining tank problem -- Types of pumps -- Pump testing methods -- Cavitation and net positive suction head -- Dimensional analysis of pumps -- Specific speed and pump types -- Piping system design practices -- Fans and fan performance -- Conduction of heat through a plane wall -- Conduction of heat through a cylinder wall -- Convection--the general problem -- Convection heat transfer problems -- Optimum thickness of insulation -- The double pipe heat exchanger -- Analysis of double pipe heat exchangers -- Effectiveness-NTU analysis -- Design considerations -- Shell and tube heat exchangers -- Analysis of shell and tube exchangers -- Effectiveness-NTU analysis -- Increased heat recovery -- Design considerations -- Optimum outlet temperature analysis -- The plate and frame heat exchanger -- Analysis of plate and frame heat exchangers -- Cross flow heat exchangers.

Designed to serve senior-level engineering students taking a capstone design course in fluid and thermal systems design, this book begins with a discussion of design methodology, including the process of bidding to obtain a project, and project management techniques.

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