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| AUTHOR: | R. Byron Bird, Warren E. Stewart, Edwin N. Lightfoot |
| CATEGORY: | Book |
| MANUFACTURER: | Wiley |
| ISBN: | 0471410772 |
| TYPE: | Advanced, Analytic Mechanics (Mathematical Aspects), Engineering - Chemical & Biochemical, Engineering - Mechanical, Fluid Mechanics, Fluid dynamics, Mathematics, Mechanics - General, Physics, Science/Mathematics, Technology & Industrial Arts, Transport theory, Industrial chemistry, Mechanical engineering, Technology / Engineering / Chemical & Biochemical |
| MEDIA: | Hardcover |
| # OF MEDIA: | 1 |
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Customer Reviews of Transport Phenomena, 2nd Edition
A classic text in a new edition. Having worn out my original copy, purchased almost 40 year ago, <
>the new edition includes much new material presented in a clear <
>and understandable format as well as numerous well chosen problems and examples. An essential reference to all those <
>interested in transport phenomena.
this the real deal, three course meal (NO JOKE!)
If anyone wants to get down with transport this is the most organized book with graduate and undergrad fundamentals covered with general equations so you dont need to memorize a million equations derived from the same thing, if you are trying to get down with the clown from out of town check this book out you son of a revolver. Seriously if you want to know transport well, this is the best book out for a chemical engineer or any engineer. No lie, lazy eye we don't play games.
Good, but not great
First let me stress, this subject is hard, very hard. This may very well be the toughest subject you take in college. Regarding the book, it has some very strong points, and some very week points.
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>1. There are some good examples
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>2. Answers to some difficult, multiple part problems are given (under the problems which is quite handy) so that you can complete later parts of a problem if you are not able to solve the early parts.
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>3. Figures used in text are well defined and labeled very well.
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>4. Problems are well organized and titled based upon the material they cover.
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>5. There are few, if any, pictures, figures, or other useless graphics or material that so many textbook writers include, that add virtually nothing to the learning of the subject at hand. This is very nice because it keeps the weight of the textbook relatively low, and does not force you to scan through the 'fluff' to find the pertinent information.
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>1. Unit conversion tables are unconventional, awkward, and are very limited. Some students may have conversions memorized, however, this is not always the case, and for some obscure units, the conversions are not given and must be found elsewhere.
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>2. Examples are hit or miss. As I said, there are some good examples, however, there are some that are not very useful.
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>3. Problems can be somewhat cryptic, and not at all straightforward.
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>4. Sometimes skips key steps in derivations leading to confusing results.
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>5. Chapter reviews are nonexistent. It would be very nice if there were a list of important equations, definitions, and key concepts at the end of each chapter.
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>I understand that this is a very tough subject, especially if this is the first time seeing the material. When I took this course at the University of Minnesota, I knew it was going to be difficult, and this book did help me learn the material, however, this book really could be better.
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>I would recommend this book only if you have completed a course in multivariable calculus (you must understand multivariable calculus very well), linear algebra, a strong background in physics, experience in physical chemistry including thermodynamics. Some experience or coursework in quantum mechanics would also be very useful.