Handbook Of Phase Change. Boiling And Condensation

Considerable progress has been made in the field of boiling and condensation in the last ten years. The fundamental understanding of the phenomena involved has improved significantly as a result of the focus on mechanistic models and detailed experimentation. Handbook of Phase Change provides up-to-date, comprehensive coverage of the basic phenomena followed by specific recommendations for design equations and correlations. The authors have attempted to locus on the mechanistic models, rather than empirical treatment in making their recommendations. Ease of use was also a major factor. A unique feature of the Handbook of Phase Change is its coverage of advanced topics of current interest by a team of distinguished contributors from around the world. A conscious effort has been made to invite experts from specific disciplines to write on particular topics in which they have worked for a long time and have developed a valuable insight. The handbook is truly international, with contributions front Canada, England, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, South Korea, and the U.S. The book also includes recommendations on Future Directions and Research Needs. The handbook is presented in a uniform, logical and sequential format. It is an indispensable sourcebook for researchers, applications engineers, and equipment designers, as well as a text book suitable for advanced courses in boiling and condensation fundamentals. The handbook is also suitable for conducting short courses in the field.