Good Textbooks for Mass, Heat Transfer, Material & Energy Balances, Fluid Mechanics and Thermodynamics

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For introductory texts in mass and heat transfer, material and energy balances, fluid mechanics, and thermodynamics, several recommendations emerged. Felder and Rousseau, along with Incropera and DeWitt, are frequently suggested for heat transfer, though Incropera and DeWitt may not be as strong for mass transfer. The discussion also highlighted the need for suitable texts specifically for fluid mechanics and thermodynamics. Munson, Young, and Okiishi's "Fundamentals of Fluid Mechanics" was noted as a solid choice that covers essential mass and energy balance concepts. Additionally, there was curiosity about the suitability of Denn's work and whether the BSL text encompasses all these areas effectively for beginners. Richardson and Coulson were mentioned, but it was assumed they might not cover the requested topics comprehensively.
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Hi,

What are good first texts in mass and heat transfer, material and energy balances, fluid mechanics and thermodynamics?

I was recommended Felder and Rosseau, and Incropera and Dewitt. However, no books have been recommended for fluids and thermo and the consensus on amazon seems to be that Incropera and Dewitt is good for heat but not mass transfer.

I would like to know what other good books are out there. Is Denn good? Does the BSL cover all of the above material? Would it be suitable for a first course?

Also, I've heard of a Richardson and Coulson but I'm assuming it doesn't cover the above.
 
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First of all, I concur totally with the suggestion of Incropera and DeWitt.

I used Munson, Young, and Okiishi's Fundamentals of Fluid Mechanics in undergrad. It's solid and has a lot of good mass and energy balance material.
 
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