IntechOpen Heat and Mass Transfer - From Fundamentals to Advanced Applications

This book presents key topics related to heat and mass transfer, focusing on both numerical methods and real-life engineering applications. It is helpful for researchers, engineers, and graduate students working with thermal systems, offering simple explanations and practical solutions. The volume is structured in two main sections. The first section covers mathematical modeling, simplified analytical techniques, and computer-based simulations. Examples include heat transfer phenomena and combined mechanisms, along with dimensional analysis and numerical methods used in thermal studies. The second section highlights practical applications in electronics, wearable technologies, energy-efficient buildings, and industrial drying processes. Readers will learn how thermal behavior influences device performance, how body heat can generate electricity in wearable systems, how building elements help control indoor temperatures, and how drying processes are optimized in industrial settings. These examples demonstrate how understanding heat transfer mechanisms can enhance system performance, reduce energy consumption, and inform more effective system design. The book combines theory and practical examples, providing methods for studying, improving, or designing various thermal systems. The content is presented in a clear and easy-to-follow manner, regardless of the reader's technical background. Suitable for use in research, teaching, or engineering applications, this volume helps apply thermal knowledge across multiple fields. Professionals working in electronics, mechanical systems, energy technologies, and manufacturing can benefit from these contributions to improve design, material selection, and process efficiency.