This textbook presents the fundamental of transport phenomena and metallurgical process modeling in easy-to-understand format. It covers all the important and basic concepts, derivations and numerical problems for the undergraduate and graduate engineering students. It includes topics such as fluid dynamics, mass and momentum balances, mass transfer, basic concepts of models and applications. This textbook can also be used as a reference book by engineers, professionals and research scient...

This book presents the fundamentals of iron and steel making, including the physical chemistry, thermodynamics and key concepts, while also discussing associated problems and solutions. It guides the reader through the production process from start to finish, covers the raw materials, and addresses the types of processes and reactions involved in both conventional and alternative methods. Though primarily intended as a textbook for students of metallurgical engineering, the book will also ...

This book presents a comprehensive overview of non-ferrous metallurgy, especially its core principles and fundamental aspects, in a concise form. The book covers all basic concepts and definitions related to metal extraction, and provide succinct summaries of relevant metallurgical processes. It also covers the scientific and engineering aspects of nuclear processes and features special chapter on ultra-high-purity metals. The book employs a step-by-step approach, is written in an easy-to-...

Boost Your grades with this illustrated Study Guide. You will use it from college to graduate school and beyond.TABLE OF CONTENTS:Chapters: I. Laws of Science II. Classical Mechanics III. Heat, Gas, and Thermodynamics IV. Electromagnetism V. Optics VI. Atomic PhysicsAppendix: General Index Weights and Measures Physical Constants Variables Commonly Used in PhysicsLaws of Science Fluid mechanics Conservation laws Gas laws Einstein's laws Newton's laws Electromagnetic laws Thermodynamic laws ...

This classic text deals with the elementary aspects of heat transfer, with special emphasis on the fundamental laws so that the subject is perceived by the student as both a science and an art. The text is supported by a large number of solved examples. Each chapter contains many problems with answers provided at the end of the book. The fourth edition is an expanded version of the earlier editions. It is written as a stand-alone text which can be read and understood by the student on his ...

This book provides a comprehensive introduction to the physics of the photovoltaic cell. It is suitable for undergraduates, graduate students, and researchers new to the field. It covers: basic physics of semiconductors in photovoltaic devices; physical models of solar cell operation; characteristics and design of common types of solar cell; and approaches to increasing solar cell efficiency. The text explains the terms and concepts of solar cell device physics and shows the reader how to ...

Feynman Simplified gives mere mortals access to the fabled Feynman Lectures on Physics.Feynman Simplified: 2C covers one quarter of Volume 2 of The Feynman Lectures on Physics. The topics we explore include:Relativistic Maxwell’s EquationsLorentz Transform for Potentials & FieldsField Energy, Momentum & MassRelativistic Particles in Fie...

Exam Board: AQALevel: AS/A-levelSubject: PhysicsFirst Teaching: September 2015First Exam: June 2016With My Revision Notes: AQA A Level Physics you can:- Manage your own revision with step-by-step support from experienced teacher and examiner Keith Gibbs- Apply biological terms accurately with the help of definitions and key words- Plan and pace your ...

Exam Board: CCEALevel: A-levelSubject: PhysicsFirst Teaching: September 2016First Exam: June 2018Reinforce students' understanding throughout their course; clear topic summaries with sample questions and answers will improve exam technique to achieve higher gradesWritten by examiners and teachers, Student Guides:· Help students identify what they need to k...

With this self-contained and comprehensive text, students will gain a detailed understanding of the fundamental concepts and major principles of photonics. Assuming only a basic background in optics, readers are guided through key topics such as the nature of optical fields, the properties of optical materials, and the principles of major photonic functions regarding the generation, propagation, coupling, interference, amplification, modulation, and detection of optical waves or signals. N...

This complete reference book covers topics in heat and mass transfer, containing extensive information in the form of interesting and realistic examples, problems, charts, tables, illustrations, and more. Heat and Mass Transfer emphasizes practical processes and provides the resources necessary for performing accurate and efficient calculations.This excellent reference comes with a complete set of fully integrated software available for download at crcpress.com, consisting of 21 computer p...

Laser Fundamentals provides a clear and comprehensive introduction to the physical and engineering principles of laser operation and design. Simple explanations, based throughout on key underlying concepts, lead the reader logically from the basics of laser action to advanced topics in laser physics and engineering. Much new material has been added to this second edition, especially in the areas of solid-state lasers, semiconductor lasers, and laser cavities. This 2004 edition contains a n...