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Boundary layer

Introduction
The Momentum Equation
Steady-State momentum balance over the
element
The streamline portion of the Boundary
layer
Shear Stress at the surface
The Turbulent boundary layer
The turbulent portion
The laminar sub-layer
Boundary Layer Theory Applied to Pipe
Flow
Entry conditions
Application of the boundary layer theory

The boundary layer for Heat Transfer


Introduction
The heat balance
Heat transfer for streamline flow over a
plane surface-constant surface e
temperature
Heat transfer for streamline flow over a
plane surface-constant surface heat flux
The Boundary Layer for Mass Transfer

Reference Books:
Chemical Engineering
Authors: J M Coulson & J F Richardson
Volume-1

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