Interfacial Transport Phenomena / Edition 2

by John C. Slattery, Leonard Sagis, Eun-Suok Oh

Overview

Transport phenomena is used here to describe momentuin, energy, mass, and entropy transfer [1, 2]. It includes thermodynamics, a special case of which is thermosiaiics. Interfacial transport phenomena refers to momentum, energy, mass, and entropy transfer within the immediate neighborhood of a phase interface, including the thermodynamics of the interface. In terms of qualitative physical observations, this is a very old field. Pliny the Elder (Gains Plinius Secundus, 23-79 A. D. ; Pliny [3]) described divers who released small quantities of oil from their mouths, in order to damp capillary ripples on the ocean surface and in this way provide more uniform lighting for their work. Similar stories were retold by Benjamin Franklin, who conducted experiments of his own in England [4]. In terms of analysis, this is a generally young field. Surface thermostat­ ics developed relatively early, starting with Gibbs [5] and continuing with important contributions by many others (see Chap. 4). Derjaguin and Lan­ dau [6] and Verwey and Overbeek [7] indicated how London-van der Waals and electrostatic double-layer forces were to be incorporated in continuum mechanics, now often referred to as DLVO theory. But prior to 1960, there were relatively few notable papers concerned with the analysis of dynamic systems. Two stand out in my mind. Boussinesq [8] recognized the surface stress tensor and proposed the constitutive equation that we now refer to as the Boussinesq surface fluid model (Sect. 4. 9. 5).

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780387384382
Publisher:	Springer US
Publication date:	12/28/2006
Edition description:	2nd ed. 2007
Pages:	828
Product dimensions:	6.10(w) x 9.25(h) x 0.07(d)

Table of Contents

Kinematics and Conservation of Mass.- Foundations for Momentum Transfer.- Applications of the Differential Balances to Momentum Transfer.- Foundations for Simultaneous Momentum, Energy, and Mass Transfer.- Applications of the Differential Balances to Momentum, Energy and Mass Transfer.

Editorial Reviews

This reference/guide describes momentum, energy, mass, and entropy transfer within the immediate neighborhood of a phase interface, including the thermodynamics of the interface. Beginning with the fundamental postulates, it develops the balance equations appropriate to each phase, interface, and common line or three-phase line of contact, as well as the appropriate descriptions for material behavior. Many examples are analyzed in detail. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Booknews

From the reviews of the second edition:

"This book provides a solid fundamental and comprehensive presentation of the transport phenomena, pointing out the most important practical applications of the problems described. … is very well written and readable. Results of the exercises are given graphically and in tabular form. The book will be of interest and useful to a wide range of specialists working in the area of transport phenomena, and to advanced students of transport phenomena. … recommended as a text for seminars and courses, as well as for independent study." (Ioan Pop, Zentralblatt MATH, Vol. 1116 (18), 2007)

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