Thermal Related: Heat Transfer Book?

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The forum discussion centers on recommended textbooks for a course in Spacecraft Thermal Control, specifically focusing on heat transfer. Key texts mentioned include "Heat Transfer" by Holman, and "Introduction to Heat Transfer" by Frank P. Incropera and David P. DeWitt, with the latter's fourth edition (2002) highlighted for its updated applications and empirical approximations in convection and radiation. Other notable recommendations include works by Bejan, Chapman, and Kreith. Participants emphasize the importance of selecting the latest editions for comprehensive understanding.

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  • Understanding of basic thermodynamics principles
  • Familiarity with heat transfer concepts such as conduction, convection, and radiation
  • Knowledge of spacecraft thermal control systems
  • Ability to interpret empirical approximations in thermal analysis
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  • Research "Introduction to Heat Transfer" by Frank P. Incropera and David P. DeWitt, focusing on the fourth edition
  • Explore the latest advancements in convection and radiation applications in heat transfer
  • Study the fundamentals of heat transfer as outlined in "Fundamentals of Heat Transfer" by Chapman
  • Investigate the principles of heat transfer from "Principles of Heat Transfer" by Kreith and Bohn
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Students enrolled in thermal control courses, engineers working in spacecraft design, and professionals seeking to deepen their understanding of heat transfer principles.

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I am currently enrolled in a course on Spacecraft Thermal Control, and, in addition to the Satellite Thermal Control Handbook, we are to purchase a book on heat transfer to use as a reference for the course. Does anyone have any recommendations? Listed below are some of the ones the professor listed.

Bejan, A. (1993). Heat Transfer
Chapman, A.J. (1987). Fundamentals of Heat Transfer
Gebhart, B. (1971). Heat Transfer
Jana, W.S. (1986). Engineering Heat Transfer
Holman, J.P. Heat Transfer
Kreith, F. and Bohn, M.S. (1993). Principles of Heat Transfer
Lienhard, J.H. (1987). A Heat Transfer Text Book
Ozsik, M.N. (1985). Heat Transfer - A Basic Approach
White, F.M. (1988). Heat and Mass Transfer
Whitaker, S. (1981). Fundamental Principles of Heat Transfer
 
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I used Holman and "Introduction to heat transfer" / Frank P. Incropera, David P. DeWitt.
They are both good.
 
GT1 said:
I used Holman and "Introduction to heat transfer" / Frank P. Incropera, David P. DeWitt.
They are both good.

I have also found the Incropera/Dewitt text to be an excellent resource for heat transfer.

It's important to note that the fourth edition (released in 2002) has many new applications and empirical approximations that early editions did not have, espcially in the areas of convection and radiation. For this reason, I would try and get the newest version of the text that you can manage.
 
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