Fundamentals of Thermal Fluid Sciences

Fundamentals of Thermal Fluid Sciences, 6th Edition, introduces engineering students to fundamental concepts in thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and heat transfer. The textbook provides a structured framework designed for core engineering curricula requiring integrated instruction in thermal science topics.

The material develops along three distinct subject areas. The thermodynamics section covers basic energy concepts, general energy analysis, pure substance properties, control volume mass and energy balances, the second law of thermodynamics, and entropy analysis. The fluid mechanics sequence presents fluid properties, fluid statics, Bernoulli and energy equations, momentum analysis of flow systems, internal flows, and external drag and lift. Heat transfer topics complete the coverage through steady and transient conduction, forced and natural convection, heat exchangers, and thermal radiation.

This sixth edition incorporates SmartBook 2.0 adaptive reading technology to assist learning progress. The textbook supports academic curricula structured around single-term introduction classes or a two-course thermal-fluid sequence.