Explore the intricacies of heat exchanger design with ‘Heat Exchangers: Mechanical Design, Materials Selection, Nondestructive Testing, and Manufacturing Methods, Third Edition’. This comprehensive guide delves into mechanical design for pressure vessels and shell and tube heat exchangers, including critical bolted flange joint design. Discover optimal materials selection, considering physical properties, corrosion resistance, and fabrication techniques like welding. The book also covers essential quality control aspects, referencing ISO Standards, Kaizen, TPM, TQM, Six Sigma, and Lean tools vital for modern heat exchanger manufacturing. Understand advanced manufacturing methods, from shell and tube fabrication to brazing and soldering of compact heat exchangers. An indispensable resource for engineers, researchers, and graduate students in heat exchanger design and pressure vessel manufacturing.