this is a textbook on transport phenomena, second edition, by william m. deen, published by the massachusetts institute of technology. the book is divided into 15 chapters, each covering different aspects of transport phenomena, including diffusive fluxes, heat and mass transfer, fluid mechanics, and turbulent flow. the chapters also discuss various solution methods, such as scaling concepts, linear problems, and numerical techniques. the book includes detailed explanations of transport coefficients, their molecular interpretations, and limitations on length and time scales. it also covers topics like creeping flow, laminar flow at high reynolds numbers, and buoyancy-driven flow. the text provides a comprehensive overview of transport phenomena, with a focus on both theoretical and practical aspects. it includes numerous examples, problems, and references to help readers understand and apply the concepts. the book is suitable for students and professionals in chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, and related fields. the appendices provide additional information on vectors, tensors, ordinary differential equations, and special functions, which are essential for understanding the material. the book is well-structured, with clear explanations and a logical flow of topics, making it an excellent resource for learning and teaching transport phenomena.this is a textbook on transport phenomena, second edition, by william m. deen, published by the massachusetts institute of technology. the book is divided into 15 chapters, each covering different aspects of transport phenomena, including diffusive fluxes, heat and mass transfer, fluid mechanics, and turbulent flow. the chapters also discuss various solution methods, such as scaling concepts, linear problems, and numerical techniques. the book includes detailed explanations of transport coefficients, their molecular interpretations, and limitations on length and time scales. it also covers topics like creeping flow, laminar flow at high reynolds numbers, and buoyancy-driven flow. the text provides a comprehensive overview of transport phenomena, with a focus on both theoretical and practical aspects. it includes numerous examples, problems, and references to help readers understand and apply the concepts. the book is suitable for students and professionals in chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, and related fields. the appendices provide additional information on vectors, tensors, ordinary differential equations, and special functions, which are essential for understanding the material. the book is well-structured, with clear explanations and a logical flow of topics, making it an excellent resource for learning and teaching transport phenomena.