Wolverine Engineering Data Book III.pdf
Elodie Akiyama
Wolverine Engineering Data Book III: A Comprehensive Online Resource for Thermal Engineers
Wolverine Engineering Data Book III is a web-based reference book that provides updated and reliable information on various topics related to thermal engineering, such as heat transfer, fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, refrigeration, and more. The book is available for free at the website and is updated yearly with new chapters and content. The book is authored by Professor John R. Thome, a renowned expert in the field of two-phase flow and heat transfer, and is sponsored by Wolverine Tube Inc., a leading manufacturer of heat transfer products and solutions.
The book consists of 16 chapters so far, covering both fundamental and applied aspects of thermal engineering. Some of the chapters are:
- Chapter 1: Introduction to Heat Transfer
- Chapter 2: Conduction Heat Transfer
- Chapter 3: Convection Heat Transfer
- Chapter 4: Radiation Heat Transfer
- Chapter 5: Heat Exchangers
- Chapter 6: Boiling Heat Transfer
- Chapter 7: Condensation Heat Transfer
- Chapter 8: Refrigeration Systems
- Chapter 9: Thermophysical Properties of Fluids
- Chapter 10: Fluid Flow Fundamentals
- Chapter 11: Single-Phase Pressure Drop in Tubes and Tube Banks
- Chapter 12: Two-Phase Flow Fundamentals
- Chapter 13: Two-Phase Flow Patterns and Flow Pattern Maps
- Chapter 14: Two-Phase Pressure Drop
- Chapter 15: Enhanced Heat Transfer Surfaces
- Chapter 16: Microscale Heat Transfer
The book is designed to be a useful resource for both students and practitioners of thermal engineering, as it provides clear explanations, illustrative examples, solved problems, and extensive references for each topic. The book also features interactive tools, such as calculators, graphs, tables, and animations, that allow the user to explore the concepts and data in more depth. The book is compatible with various browsers and devices, and can be accessed online or downloaded as a PDF file.
One of the highlights of the book is Chapter 20, which deals with two-phase flow and flow boiling in microchannels. This chapter provides an overview of the state-of-the-art of two-phase microscale phenomena, such as critical heat flux, flow patterns, void fractions, bubble dynamics, heat transfer, and pressure drop. The chapter also addresses the challenges and opportunities of applying microscale two-phase flow and heat transfer to various applications, such as electronics cooling, microreactors, fuel cells, and biomedical devices. The chapter includes experimental studies and prediction methods for microchannels, as well as comparisons with macroscopic methods and data. The chapter also showcases some of the ultra high density finned surfaces manufactured by Wolverine Tube Inc. using their Micro Deformation Technology (MDF), which can enhance the heat transfer performance of microchannel heat exchangers. Figure 20.1 shows some photographs of these surfaces.
In conclusion, Wolverine Engineering Data Book III is a comprehensive online resource for thermal engineers that covers a wide range of topics related to heat transfer and fluid flow. The book is updated regularly with new content and features, and is freely accessible at the website. The book is a valuable source of information and inspiration for anyone interested in thermal engineering.