The eighth "Heat Transfer Photogallery" was sponsored by the K-22 Heat Transfer Visualization Committee for the 2003 International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exhibition (IMECE) held in Washington, D.C., on November 16–21, 2003. Out of the total 18 submitted entries, the peer-reviewed selection process identified the top thirteen entrees for publication in the ASME Journal of Heat Transfer August issue of 2004. Ballots to mark for acceptance for publication for each entry were solicited from those who participated and visited the Photogallery session at 2003 IMECE.
The purpose of publishing these photographs is to draw attention to the innovative features of optical diagnostic techniques and aesthetic qualities of thermal processes. To focus on visualization, the text is kept to a minimum and further details should be found directly from the authors. My wish is that the journal readers enjoy viewing these collections, acquire knowledge of the state-of-the-art features potentially applicable for...
