Design with Constructal Theory Book

1 Flow Systems 1

2 Imperfection 43

3 Simple Flow Configurations 73

4 Tree Networks for Fluid Flow 111

5 Configurations for Heat Conduction 171

6 Multiscale Configurations 215

7 Multiobjective Configurations 249

8 Vascularized Materials 329

9 Configurations for Electrokinetic Mass Transfer 381

10 Mechanical and Flow Structures Combined 409

11 Quo Vadis Constructal Theory? 467

Appendix 491

A The Method of Scale Analysis 491

B Method of Undetermined Coefficients (Lagrange Multipliers) 493

C Variational Calculus 494

D Constants 495

E Conversion Factors 496

F Dimensionless Groups 499

G Nonmetallic Solids 499

H Metallic Solids 503

I Porous Materials 507

J Liquids 508

K Gases 513

References 516

Author Index 519

Subject Index 523