Virtual Bookstore Citation Title RELIABILITY/DESIGN THERMAL APPLICATIONS Author(s) Corporate Author(s) Naval Sea Systems Command (Ship Systems) Report Date 1/19/1978 Page Count 697 Document Number(s) MIL-HDBK-251 Abstract This handbook recommends and presents electronic parts stress analyis methods which lead to the selection of maximum safe temperatures for parts so that the ensuing thermal design is consistent with the required equipment reliability. These maximum parts temperature must be properly selected since they are the goals of the thermal design, a fact which is often overlooked. Many thermal designs are inadequate because improper maximum parts temperture were selected as design goals. Consequently, the necessary parts stress analysis procedures have been emphasized. Specific step by step thermal design procedures are given in chapter 4. Price: FREE Available as PDF for download.   Prices are plus sales tax when purchased within New York State and shipping charges, if applicable