Thermal and Flow Measurements

Thermal and flow processes are ubiquitous in mechanical, aerospace and chemical engineering systems. Experimental methods including thermal and flow diagnostics are therefore an important element in preparation of future engineers and researchers in this field. Due to the interdisciplinary nature of experimentation, a fundamental guidance book is essential in the engineering curriculum and as a technical reference.

Thermal and Flow Measurements provides a synthesis of the basic science and engineering of diagnostic methods that students and engineers need to understand, design and apply to measurements in mechanical, aerospace and chemical engineering processes. A clear exposition is given on the basic concepts and application aspects of a wide range of thermal and flow diagnostics, starting from basic sensors, flow visualization, velocimetry, laser optical diagnostics, particle sizing methods, gas sampling methods, to micro-, nano-scale sensors and lidars. The presentation of topics allow readers to see the fundamental principles behind each methodology as well as the application details.

Thermal and Flow Measurement is an essential guide for Mechanical, Aerospace and Chemical engineers and students. This book provides a synthesis of the basic science and engineering of diagnostic methods that students need to understand, design, and apply thermal-fluid measurements in mechanical, aerospace, and chemical engineering processes. A clear exposition is given on the basic concepts and application aspects of a wide range of thermal and flow diagnostics, including basic sensors, flow visualization, velocimetry, laser optical diagnostics for temperature and species concentrations, particle sizing methods, two-phase flow measurements, gas sampling methods, micro- and nano-scale sensors, and even lidars. The presentation of topics allows the readers to see the fundamental principles behind each methodology as well as the application details. Thermal and flow processes are ubiquitous in engineering and nature. Experimental methods including thermal and flow diagnostics constitute an important skill set for current and future engineers and researchers in this field. Due to the interdisciplinary nature of experimentation, this fundamental guidance book is essential as a technical reference and a textbook.