Preface

This text has evolved from a need for a single volume that embraces a wide range of topics in fluid mechanics. The material consists of two parts—four chapters on macroscopic or relatively large-scale phenomena, followed by ten chapters on microscopic or relatively small-scale phenomena. Throughout, I have tried to keep in mind topics of industrial importance to the chemical engineer. The scheme is summarized in the following list of chapters.

Part I—Macroscopic Fluid Mechanics

1. Introduction to Fluid Mechanics

2. Mass, Energy, and Momentum Balances

3. Fluid Friction in Pipes

4. Flow in Chemical Engineering Equipment

Part II—Microscopic Fluid Mechanics

5. Differential Equations of Fluid Mechanics

6. Solution of Viscous-Flow Problems ...

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