Sarit K. Das

This book addresses the fundamentals of Micro and Nanoscale transport in various fields of current interest such as thermal dissipation from electronic devices, thermoelectric energy conversion devices and Micro electro mechanical systems and sensors (MEMS). It provides the understanding of heat transport processes in small dimensions and time scales which is imperative when exploring the unlimited potential that nanotechnology has to offer in areas such as micro/nanoelectronics, MEMS and NEMS, etc. Since the area of micro and nanoscale heat transport is quite interdisciplinary, the book covers the fundamental knowledge of quantum mechanics, statistical thermodynamics, energy states in solids and classical heat transfer. This book is written is an easy-to-comprehend style in order to cover all of the above mentioned subjects without warranting prerequisites from the interested reader. Students from diverse backgrounds such as Mechanical, Aerospace, and Electrical engineering may find it as text for a graduate level course on this subject while practicing engineers may find this book as a useful reference.

"Fundamentals of Heat and Mass Transfer" is an introductory text elaborating the interface between Heat Transfer and subjects like Thermodynamics or Fluid Mechanics presenting the scientific basis of the equations and their physical explanations in a lucid way. The basic theories such as the Boundary Layer Theory and theories related to bubble growth during phase change have been explained in detail. In two-phase heat transfer, the deviations from standard theories such as the Nusselt's theory of condensation have been discussed. In the chapter on heat exchangers detailed classification, selection, analysis and design procedures have been enumerated while two chapters on numerical simulation have also been included.

Introduction to nanofluids--their properties, synthesis, characterization, and applications Nanofluids are attracting a great deal of interest with their enormous potential to provide enhanced performance properties, particularly with respect to heat transfer. In response, this text takes you on a complete journey into the science and technology of nanofluids. The authors cover both the chemical and physical methods for synthesizing nanofluids, explaining the techniques for creating a stable suspension of nanoparticles. You get an overview of the existing models and experimental techniques used in studying nanofluids, alongside discussions of the challenges and problems associated with some of these models. Next, the authors set forth and explain the heat transfer applications of nanofluids, including microelectronics, fuel cells, and hybrid-powered engines. You also get an introduction to possible future applications in large-scale cooling and biomedicine. This book is the work of leading pioneers in the field, one of whom holds the first U.S. patent for nanofluids. They have combined their own first-hand knowledge with a thorough review of theliterature. Among the key topics are: * Synthesis of nanofluids, including dispersion techniques and characterization methods * Thermal conductivity and thermo-physical properties * Theoretical models and experimental techniques * Heat transfer applications in microelectronics, fuel cells, and vehicle engines This text is written for researchers in any branch of science and technology, without any prerequisite.It therefore includes some basic information describing conduction, convection, and boiling of nanofluids for those readers who may not have adequate background in these areas. Regardless of your background, you'll learn to develop nanofluids not only as coolants, but also for a host ofnew applications on the horizon.