Overview
Transport phenomena is a vital area of study that encompasses the movement of mass, momentum, and energy. Understanding these processes is crucial for engineers and scientists as they design systems and solve real-world problems. The principles of transport phenomena apply to various fields, includi...
Key Terms
Example: Perfume spreading in a room.
Example: Boiling water where hot water rises and cool water sinks.
Example: Honey has a higher viscosity than water.
Example: Used to determine if flow is laminar or turbulent.
Example: Heat flows from a hot object to a cold one.
Example: Used in air conditioning systems.
Related Topics
Fluid Mechanics
The study of fluids and the forces acting on them, essential for understanding transport phenomena.
intermediateThermodynamics
The study of heat and energy transfer, closely related to heat transfer in transport phenomena.
intermediateChemical Reaction Engineering
Focuses on the design and operation of chemical reactors, integrating transport phenomena principles.
advancedKey Concepts
Mass TransferMomentum TransferHeat TransferFluid Dynamics