New Thermodynamic Theory Will Help Engineers 'Go With the Flow'

''Constructal Law'' may enable the designers of cars, planes, air conditioners and other devices to take a more scientific approach to a development process now based on trial and error

Friday, June 18, 2004 -- DURHAM, N.C. - A scientific paper that provides tools based on a new principle of thermodynamics, called ''Constructal Law'', may enable the designers of automobiles, jet planes, air conditioners and other devices to take a more scientific approach to a development process now based on trial and error.