In putting together this handbook on heat transfer calculations, the editor sought contributions with new and novel techniques not available in other textbooks, yet still addressing real-life problems encountered in engineering practice. The 44 chapters he presents have been divided into sections covering introductory calculations; steady-state calculations; transient and cyclic calculations; heat-transfer-coefficient determination; tubes, pipes, and ducts; heat exchangers; fluidized beds; parameter and boundary estimation; temperature control; thermal analysis and design; and economic optimization. Annotation ©2005 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)