Heat transfer is a basic science that deals with the rate of transfer of thermal
energy. This introductory text is intended for use in a first course in
heat transfer for undergraduate engineering students, and as a reference
book for practicing engineers. The objectives of this text are
• To cover the basic principles of heat transfer.
• To present a wealth of real-world engineering applications to give students
a feel for engineering practice.
• To develop an intuitive understanding of the subject matter by emphasizing
the physics and physical arguments.