Includes bibliographical references and index.,

Introduction and basic concepts -- Heat conduction equation -- Steady heat conduction -- Transient heat conduction -- Numerical methods in heat conduction -- Fundamentals of convection -- External forced convection -- Internal forced convection -- Natural convection -- Boiling and condensation -- Heat exchangers -- Fundamentals of thermal radiation -- Radiation heat transfer -- Mass transfer

"Heat and mass transfer is a basic science that deals with the rate of transfer of thermal energy. It is an exciting and fascinating subject with unlimited practical applications ranging from biological systems to common household appliances, residential and commercial buildings, industrial processes, electronic devices, and food processing. Students are assumed to have an adequate background in calculus and physics"-- Provided by publisher.