Design of Thermal SystemsThis text has been very successful in previous editions due to its clear explanations of both process-oriented topics of thermal energy engineering and system-oriented practices. The Third Edition is thoroughly updated, reflecting the impact of micro-computers on engineering, and including a greater emphasis on linear programming. |
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Engineering Design | 1 |
Designing a Workable System | 11 |
Economics | 26 |
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