Finite Element Method in Heat Transfer Analysis

An exploration of the use of the finite element method in heat transfer analysis. Beginning with the fundamental general heat conduction equation, the text then considers the solution of linear steady state heat conduction problems, transient analyses and non-linear examples.

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Heat transfer analysis is a problem of major significance in vast range of industrial applcations. Heat conduction, phase change, coupled heat and mass transfer and thermal stress analysis can all pose key engineering problems. The use of numerical techniques to solve such problems is considered essential. Numerous practical engineering problems can be solved by predicting the behavior of the system under consideration via heat transfer analysis. Starting with the fundamental general heat conduction equation, the book also covers head conduction problems, transient analyses and non-linear examples.