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Covers basic concepts and procedures for conceptual design, formulation, modeling, simulation, feasible design, and optimization of thermal systems. Presenting its emphasis on mathematical modeling and simulation techniques, this guide features coverage on manufacturability, material selection, and sensitivity.

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Author:   Yogesh Jaluria (Rutgers University, New Brunswick, New Jersey, USA)
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Inc
Imprint:   CRC Press Inc
Edition:   2nd New edition
Dimensions:   Width: 15.20cm , Height: 4.30cm , Length: 22.90cm
Weight:   1.134kg
ISBN:  

9780849337536

ISBN 10:   0849337534
Pages:   752
Publication Date:   13 December 2007
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Out of Stock Indefinitely
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

INTRODUCTION Engineering Design Design as Part of Engineering Enterprise Thermal Systems Outline and Scope of the Book BASIC CONSIDERATIONS IN DESIGN Formulation of the Design Problem Conceptual Design Steps in the Design Process Computer-Aided Design Material Selection MODELING OF THERMAL SYSTEMS Types of Models Mathematical Modeling Physical Modeling and Dimensional Analysis Curve Fitting NUMERICAL MODELING AND SIMULATION Numerical Modeling Solution Procedures Numerical Model for a System System Simulation Methods for Numerical Simulation ACCEPTABLE DESIGN OF A THERMAL SYSTEM: A SYNTHESIS OF DIFFERENT DESIGN STEPS Initial Design Design Strategies Design of Systems from Different Application Areas Additional Considerations for Large Practical Systems ECONOMIC CONSIDERATIONS Calculation of Interest Worth of Money as a Function of Time Series of Payments Raising Capital Taxes Economic Factor in Design Application to Thermal Systems PROBLEM FORMULATION FOR OPTIMIZATION Basic Concepts Optimization Methods Optimization of Thermal Systems Practical Aspects in Optimal Design LAGRANGE MULTIPLIERS Introduction to Calculus Methods The Lagrange Multiplier Method Optimization of Unconstrained Problems Optimization of Constrained Problems Applicability to Thermal Systems SEARCH METHODS Basic Considerations Single-Variable Problem Unconstrained Search with Multiple Variables Multivariable Constrained Optimization Examples of Thermal Systems GEOMETRIC, LINEAR, AND DYNAMIC PROGRAMMING AND OTHER METHODS FOR OPTIMIZATION Geometric Programming Linear Programming Dynamic Programming Other Methods KNOWLEDGE-BASED DESIGN AND ADDITIONAL CONSIDERATIONS Knowledge-Based Systems Additional Constraints Professional Ethics Sources of Information An Overview of Design of Thermal Systems Design Projects Appendix A Computer Programs Appendix B Material Properties Appendix C Interest Tables Appendix D Heat Transfer Correlations INDEX *This book contains an Introduction, Summary, References, and Problems in each chapter

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The book considers the design of thermal systems from different engineering areas, such as manufacturing, energy systems, cooling of electronic equipment, refrigeration, environmental problems, engines, heat transfer equipment, etc. ! The book, dealing with conceptual design, modeling, simulation, design and evaluation of thermal systems, contains many examples, illustrations, tables, computer programs and references. --Kurt Marti, Zentralblatt MATH 1171

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Rutgers University, Piscataway, New Jersey, USA

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