Computation of Conduction and Duct Flow Heat Transfer

The primary purpose of this book is to introduce the science and the art of numerical computation of physical phenomena. In addition, the computer program CONDUCT can be used by educators for another purpose. They can prepare particular adaptations of the program for computer simulation of practical situations. For example, one can set up the program for the flow in a tube with internal fins. Then the students can run the program to learn about the effect of the number of fins, fin height, fin thickness, etc. Here, the emphasis is not on the numerical solution method; learning about the physical behavior is the focus. When coupled with suitable computer graphics, such an activity can be both enlightening and entertaining.