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Fundamentals of Convective Heat Transfer (Hardcover): Gautam Biswas, Amaresh Dalal, Vijay K. Dhir Fundamentals of Convective Heat Transfer (Hardcover)
Gautam Biswas, Amaresh Dalal, Vijay K. Dhir
R4,087 Discovery Miles 40 870 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Thermal convection is often encountered by scientists and engineers while designing or analyzing flows involving exchange of energy. Fundamentals of Convective Heat Transfer is a unified text that captures the physical insight into convective heat transfer and thorough, analytical, and numerical treatments. It also focuses on the latest developments in the theory of convective energy and mass transport. Aimed at graduates, senior undergraduates, and engineers involved in research and development activities, the book provides new material on boiling, including nuances of physical processes. In all the derivations, step-by-step and systematic approaches have been followed.

Computational Techniques for Fluid Dynamics 2 - Specific Techniques for Different Flow Categories (Paperback, 2nd ed. 1991. 2nd... Computational Techniques for Fluid Dynamics 2 - Specific Techniques for Different Flow Categories (Paperback, 2nd ed. 1991. 2nd printing 1996)
Clive A.J. Fletcher
R2,507 Discovery Miles 25 070 Ships in 18 - 22 working days

This well-known 2-volume textbook provides senior undergraduate and postgraduate engineers, scientists and applied mathematicians with the specific techniques, and the framework to develop skills in using the techniques in the various branches of computational fluid dynamics. In Volume 2 specific techniques are described for inviscid, compressible, boundary layer and separating flow. Grid generation and the use of generalized coordinates for complex geometric domains are dealt with in detail. The most modern methods (including many computer programs) are described in connection with real problems in the field of fluid dynamics. For the the second edition the author also compiled a separately available manual of solutions to the many exercises to be found in the main text.

Modern Methods in Analytical Acoustics - Lecture Notes (Paperback, 1st ed. 1992. 3rd printing 1996): D.G. Crighton, Ann P.... Modern Methods in Analytical Acoustics - Lecture Notes (Paperback, 1st ed. 1992. 3rd printing 1996)
D.G. Crighton, Ann P. Dowling, J. E. Ffowcs Williams, M.A. Heckl, F.A. Leppington
R5,062 Discovery Miles 50 620 Ships in 18 - 22 working days

Modern Methods in Analytical Acoustics considers topics fundamental to the understanding of noise, vibration and fluid mechanisms. The series of lectures on which this material is based began by some twenty five years ago and has been developed and expanded ever since. Acknowledged experts in the field have given this course many times in Europe and the USA. Although the scope of the course has widened considerably, the primary aim of teaching analytical techniques of acoustics alongside specific areas of wave motion and unsteady fluid mechanisms remains. The distinguished authors of this volume are drawn from Departments of Acoustics, Engineering of Applied Mathematics in Berlin, Cambridge and London. Their intention is to reach a wider audience of all those concerned with acoustic analysis than has been able to attend the course.

Nanofluids - Mathematical, Numerical, and Experimental Analysis (Paperback): Mohammad Hatami, Dengwei Jing Nanofluids - Mathematical, Numerical, and Experimental Analysis (Paperback)
Mohammad Hatami, Dengwei Jing
R3,941 Discovery Miles 39 410 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Nanofluids: Mathematical, Numerical and Experimental Analysis provides a combined treatment of the numerical and experimental aspects of this crucial topic. Mathematical methods such as the weighted residual method and perturbation techniques, as well as numerical methods such as Finite Element and Lattice-Boltzmann are addressed, along with experimental methods in nanofluid analysis. The effects of magnetic field, electric field and solar radiation on the optical properties and synthesis of nanofluid flow are examined and discussed as well. This book also functions as a comprehensive review of recent progress in nanofluids analysis and its application in different engineering sciences. This book is ideal for all readers in industry or academia, along with anyone interested in nanofluids for theoretical or experimental design reasons.

Elementary Fluid Mechanics (WSE) (Hardcover, 7th Edition): RL Street Elementary Fluid Mechanics (WSE) (Hardcover, 7th Edition)
RL Street
R7,042 Discovery Miles 70 420 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This edition retains the basic approach and style that has appealed to readers for over fifty years. The first half focuses on fundamental physical and analytical principles. The second half covers applications of those principles to flow in pipes and open channels, lift and drag, fluid machinery, and compressible flow. The final chapter is an introduction to an array of fluid measurements and the instruments for making them.

CAE-Methoden in der Fahrzeugtechnik (German, Hardcover, 2007 ed.): Martin Meywerk CAE-Methoden in der Fahrzeugtechnik (German, Hardcover, 2007 ed.)
Martin Meywerk
R2,579 R2,391 Discovery Miles 23 910 Save R188 (7%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Das Buch fuhrt in die CAE-Methoden ein und behandelt die spezifischen Fragestellungen von CAE-Methoden in der Fahrzeugtechnik. Zunachst werden Grundlagen zur Modellbildung und zu Diskretisierungsverfahren fur partielle Differentialgleichungen dargestellt. Die anschliessenden Kapitel beschreiben die Inhalte Temperaturausgleich, Mehrkorpersimulationen sowie Statik und Dynamik elastischer Korper. Es folgt ein Kapitel uber Finite-Elemente. Anschliessend werden die fahrzeugspezifischen Themen Crash- und Insassensimulation, Akustik, Statik und Dynamik von Rohkarosserien, Mehrkorpersimulationen und Lebensdauer, Stromungssimulation und Reifen-Fahrbahn-Wechselwirkungen behandelt. Erganzt werden die Inhalte durch Kapitel uber nichtlineare Phanomene und Optimierungsverfahren."

Euroval - a European Initiative on Validation of Cfd Codes (Hardcover, Softcover Reprint Of The Original 1st 1993 Ed.): Werner... Euroval - a European Initiative on Validation of Cfd Codes (Hardcover, Softcover Reprint Of The Original 1st 1993 Ed.)
Werner Haase, et al
R2,141 Discovery Miles 21 410 Ships in 18 - 22 working days

This volume contains contributions to the BRI-TE/EURAM, Area 5, Pilot phase programme on the validation of computational fluid dynamics (CFD) codes, EUROVAL. Two- and three-dimensional flows are investigated with particular emphasis on precise comparison against measurements, with special attention paid to the validation of turbulence models investigated by the 16 project partners. The main part of this volume is designated to the validation of turbulence models on a boundary layer and Navier-Stokes basis, presented in an application-oriented structure for single- and two-element aerofoils, internal flow over bumps, wind-tunnel-interference problems and a vortex breakdown study.

Spectral Methods in Fluid Dynamics (Paperback, 1st ed. 1988. Corr. 3rd printing): Claudio Canuto, M.Yousuff Hussaini, Alfio... Spectral Methods in Fluid Dynamics (Paperback, 1st ed. 1988. Corr. 3rd printing)
Claudio Canuto, M.Yousuff Hussaini, Alfio Quarteroni, Thomas a Jr Zang
R2,502 Discovery Miles 25 020 Ships in 18 - 22 working days

This is a book about spectral methods for partial differential equations: when to use them, how to implement them, and what can be learned from their of spectral methods has evolved rigorous theory. The computational side vigorously since the early 1970s, especially in computationally intensive of the more spectacular applications are applications in fluid dynamics. Some of the power of these discussed here, first in general terms as examples of the methods have been methods and later in great detail after the specifics covered. This book pays special attention to those algorithmic details which are essential to successful implementation of spectral methods. The focus is on algorithms for fluid dynamical problems in transition, turbulence, and aero dynamics. This book does not address specific applications in meteorology, partly because of the lack of experience of the authors in this field and partly because of the coverage provided by Haltiner and Williams (1980). The success of spectral methods in practical computations has led to an increasing interest in their theoretical aspects, especially since the mid-1970s. Although the theory does not yet cover the complete spectrum of applications, the analytical techniques which have been developed in recent years have facilitated the examination of an increasing number of problems of practical interest. In this book we present a unified theory of the mathematical analysis of spectral methods and apply it to many of the algorithms in current use."

Continuum Mechanics in Environmental Sciences and Geophysics (Paperback, 1993): K. Hutter Continuum Mechanics in Environmental Sciences and Geophysics (Paperback, 1993)
K. Hutter
R2,738 Discovery Miles 27 380 Ships in 18 - 22 working days

Modern continuum mechanics is the topic of this book. After its introduction it will be applied to a few typical systems arising in the environmental sciences and in geophysics. In large lake/ocean dynamics peculiar effects of the rotation of the Earth will be analyzed in linear/nonlinear processes of a homogenous and inhomogenous water body. Strong thermomechanical coupling paired with nonlinear rheology affects the flow of large ice sheets (such as Antarctica and Greenland) and ice shelves. Its response to the climatic forcing in an environmental of greenhouse warming may significantly affect the life of future generations. The mechanical behavior of granular materials under quasistatic loadings requires non-classical mixture concepts and encounters generally complicated elastic-plastic-type constitutive behavior. Creeping flow of soils, consolidation processes and ground water flow are described by such theories. Rapid shearing flow of granular materials lead to constitutive relations for the stresses which incorporate rate independent behavior of Mohr-Coulomb type together with dispersive stress contributions due to particle collisions. Rockfalls, sturzstroms, snow and ice avalanches, but also debris flow and sea ice drifting can be described with such formulations.

Supercomputers and Their Performance in Computational Fluid Dynamics (Hardcover, 1993 Ed.): Kozo Fujii Supercomputers and Their Performance in Computational Fluid Dynamics (Hardcover, 1993 Ed.)
Kozo Fujii
R2,631 Discovery Miles 26 310 Ships in 18 - 22 working days

Supercomputer technologies have evolved rapidly since the first commercial-based supercomputer, CRAY-1 was introduced in 1976. In early 1980's three Japanese super computers appeared, and Cray Research delivered the X-MP series. These machines including the later-announced CRAY-2 and NEC SX series created one generation of supercomputers, and the market was spread dramatically. The peak performance was higher than 1 GFLOPS and the compiler improvement was remarkable. There appeared many articles and books that described their architecture and their performance on The late 1980's saw a new generation of supercomputers. several benchmark problems. Following CRAY Y-MP and Hitachi S-820 delivered in 1988, NEC announced SX-3 and Fujitsu announced the VP2000 series in 1990. In addition, Cray Research announced the Y-MP C-90 late in 1991. The peak performance of these machines reached several to a few ten's GFLOPS. The hardware characteristics of these machines are known, but their practical performance has not been well documented so far. Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) is one of the important research fields that have been progressing with the growth of supercomputers. Today's fluid dynamic re search cannot be discussed without supercomputers and since CFD is one of the im portant users of supercomputers, future development of supercomputers has to take the requirements of CFD into account. There are many benchmark reports available today. However, they mostly use so called kernels. For fluid dynamics researchers, benchmark test on real fluid dynamic codes are necessary."

Numerical Techniques for Boundary Element Methods - Proceedings of the Seventh Gamm Seminar, Kiel, January 25-27, 1991... Numerical Techniques for Boundary Element Methods - Proceedings of the Seventh Gamm Seminar, Kiel, January 25-27, 1991 (Hardcover, Softcover Reprint Of The Original 1st 1992 Ed.)
Wolfgang Hackhusch
R1,491 Discovery Miles 14 910 Ships in 18 - 22 working days

11 The GAMM Committee for Efficient Numerical Methods for Partial 11 Differential Equations organises workshops on subjects concerning the algorithmic treatment of partial differential equations. The topics are discretisation methods like the finite element and the boundary element method for various types of applications in structural and fluid mechanics. Particular attention is devoted to the advanced solution methods. The series of such workshops was continued in 1991, January 25- 27, with the 7th Kiel-Seminar on the special topic 11 11 Numerical techniques for boundary element methods at the Christian-Albrechts-University of Kiel. The seminar was attended by 57 scientists from 8 countries. The list of topics contained applications of the boundary element method (BEM) to various problems of practical interest, algo rithmic aspects of the BEM (coupling with finite element method, parallelisation), convergence analysis, and in particular the treatment of the numerical integration. In six contributions the quadrature of weakly singular, Cauchy singular, and hypersingular integrals is analysed. 11 11 The editor thanks the DFG-Schwerpunkt Randelementmethoden for its support. He also likes to express his gratitude to all persons involved in the organisation of the seminar."

The Navier-Stokes Equations II - Theory and Numerical Methods - Proceedings of a Conference held in Oberwolfach, Germany,... The Navier-Stokes Equations II - Theory and Numerical Methods - Proceedings of a Conference held in Oberwolfach, Germany, August 18-24, 1991 (Paperback, 1992 ed.)
John G. Heywood, Kyuya Masuda, Reimund Rautmann, Vsevolod A. Solonnikov
R1,310 Discovery Miles 13 100 Ships in 18 - 22 working days

V.A. Solonnikov, A. Tani: Evolution free boundary problem for equations of motion of viscous compressible barotropic liquid.- W. Borchers, T. Miyakawa: On some coercive estimates for the Stokes problem in unbounded domains.- R. Farwig, H. Sohr: An approach to resolvent estimates for the Stokes equations in L(q)-spaces.- R. Rannacher: On Chorin's projection method for the incompressible Navier-Stokes equations.- E. S}li, A. Ware: Analysis of the spectral Lagrange-Galerkin method for the Navier-Stokes equations.- G. Grubb: Initial value problems for the Navier-Stokes equations with Neumann conditions.- B.J. Schmitt, W. v.Wahl: Decomposition of solenoidal fields into poloidal fields, toroidal fields and the mean flow. Applications to the Boussinesq-equations.- O. Walsh: Eddy solutions of the Navier-Stokesequations.- W. Xie: On a three-norm inequality for the Stokes operator in nonsmooth domains.

Computational Fluid Dynamics Applied to Waste-to-Energy Processes - A Hands-On Approach (Paperback): Valter Bruno Reis E Silva,... Computational Fluid Dynamics Applied to Waste-to-Energy Processes - A Hands-On Approach (Paperback)
Valter Bruno Reis E Silva, Joao Cardoso
R2,427 Discovery Miles 24 270 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Computational Fluid Dynamics Applied to Waste-to-Energy Processes: A Hands-On Approach provides the key knowledge needed to perform CFD simulations using powerful commercial software tools. The book focuses on fluid mechanics, heat transfer and chemical reactions. To do so, the fundamentals of CFD are presented, with the entire workflow broken into manageable pieces that detail geometry preparation, meshing, problem setting, model implementation and post-processing actions. Pathways for process optimization using CFD integrated with Design of Experiments are also explored. The book's combined approach of theory, application and hands-on practice allows engineering graduate students, advanced undergraduates and industry practitioners to develop their own simulations.

Rotating Fluids in Geophysical and Industrial Applications (Paperback, 1992): E.J. Hopfinger Rotating Fluids in Geophysical and Industrial Applications (Paperback, 1992)
E.J. Hopfinger
R1,461 Discovery Miles 14 610 Ships in 18 - 22 working days

The volume presents a comprehensive overview of rotation effects on fluid behavior, emphasizing non-linear processes. The subject is introduced by giving a range of examples of rotating fluids encountered in geophysics and engineering. This is then followed by a discussion of the relevant scales and parameters of rotating flow, and an introduction to geostrophic balance and vorticity concepts. There are few books on rotating fluids and this volume is, therefore, a welcome addition. It is the first volume which contains a unified view of turbulence in rotating fluids, instability and vortex dynamics. Some aspects of wave motions covered here are not found elsewhere.

3D-Computation of Incompressible Internal Flows - Proceedings of the GAMM Workshop held at EPFL, 13-15 September 1989,... 3D-Computation of Incompressible Internal Flows - Proceedings of the GAMM Workshop held at EPFL, 13-15 September 1989, Lausanne, Switzerland (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1993)
Gabriel Sottas, Inge L. Ryhming
R1,394 Discovery Miles 13 940 Ships in 18 - 22 working days

The aim of the 1989 GAMM Workshop on 3D-Computation of Incompressible Internal Flows was the simulation of a realistic incompressible flow field in an important industrial application. In view of the difficulties involved in formulating such a test case, requiring the availability of an experimental data base, extreme care had to be taken in the selection of the proper one. Professor I. L. Ryhming's proposal, that the flow through a Francis turbine configuration or parts thereof would be feasible as a test case, because of the numerical challenges as well as the possibility to produce an experimental data base by using the experimental facilities of the Hydraulic Machines and Fluid Mechanics Institute (IMHEF) at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne (EPFL), was accepted by the GAMM Committee in April 1987. A scientific committee, formed under the chairmanship of Professor I. L. Ryhming, met a few times to decide on the Francis turbine configuration, the test case specifications, etc. , whereby the design input came from the water turbine experts. This committee decided to restrict the studies to the three following typical applications for the best operating point of the turbine: * simulation of the 3D flow in a Francis runner in rotation * simulation of the 3D flow in the distributor (stay and guide vane rings) of this turbine * simulation of the 3D flow in an elbow draft tube The simultaneous computation of two or three of these geometries was encouraged.

Physics of Separated Flows - Numerical, Experimental, and Theoretical Aspects - DFG Priority Research Programme 1984-1990... Physics of Separated Flows - Numerical, Experimental, and Theoretical Aspects - DFG Priority Research Programme 1984-1990 (Paperback, 1993 ed.)
Klaus Gersten
R1,411 Discovery Miles 14 110 Ships in 18 - 22 working days

This volume contains 37 contributions in which the research work is summarized which has been carried out between 1984 and 1990 in the Priority Research Program "Physik abgeloster Stromungen" of the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG, German Research Society). The aim of the Priority Research Program was the inten sive research of the whole range of phenomena associated with separated flows. Physi cal models as well as prediction methods had to be developed based on detailed experi mental investigations. It was in accordance with the main concept of the research program that scientists working on problems of separated flows in different technical areas of application participated in this program. The following fields have been represented in the program: aerodynamics of wings and bodies, aerodynamics of auto mobiles, turbomachinery, ship hydrodynamics, hydraulics, internal flows, heat exchan gers, bio-fluid-dynamics, aerodynamics of buildings and structures. In order to concentrate on problems common in all those areas the emphasis of the program was on basic research dealing with generic geometric configurations showing the fundamental physical phenomena of separated flows. The engagement and enthusiasm of all participating scientists are highly appreciated. The program was organized such that all researchers met once a year to report on the progress of their work. Special thanks ought to go to Prof. E. A. Muller (Gottingen), Prof. H. Oertel jun. (Braunschweig), Dr. W. Schmidt (Dornier), Dr. H. -W. Stock (Dornier) and Dr. B. Wagner (Dornier), who had the functions of referees on those annual meetings."

Mathematical Aspects of Fluid and Plasma Dynamics - Proceedings of an International Workshop held in Salice Terme, Italy, 26-30... Mathematical Aspects of Fluid and Plasma Dynamics - Proceedings of an International Workshop held in Salice Terme, Italy, 26-30 September 1988 (Paperback, 1991 ed.)
Giuseppe Toscani, Vinicio Boffi, Salvatore Rionero
R1,258 Discovery Miles 12 580 Ships in 18 - 22 working days
Proceedings of the Ninth Gamm Conference on Numerical Methods in Fluid Mechanics - Lausanne, September 25-27 1991 (Hardcover,... Proceedings of the Ninth Gamm Conference on Numerical Methods in Fluid Mechanics - Lausanne, September 25-27 1991 (Hardcover, Softcover Reprint Of The Original 1st 1992 Ed.)
Jan B. Vos, Arthur Rizzi, Inge Ruhming
R1,577 Discovery Miles 15 770 Ships in 18 - 22 working days
Acoustics of Nanodispersed Magnetic Fluids (Hardcover): V. Polunin Acoustics of Nanodispersed Magnetic Fluids (Hardcover)
V. Polunin
R5,783 Discovery Miles 57 830 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Acoustics of Nanodispersed Magnetic Fluids presents key information on the acoustic properties of magnetic fluids. The book is based on research carried out by the author as well as on many publications in both the Russian and foreign scientific literature from 1969 onwards. It describes a wide variety of topics, which together lay the foundation of a new scientific research area: the acoustics of nanodispersed media. The book examines the nanoscale structure of matter in specific areas and discusses the following: Model theory and known features of the propagation of sound waves in magnetised fluids Acoustomagnetic and magnetoacoustic effects in magnetic fluids Acoustomagnetic spectroscopy of vibrational modes in the liquid-shell system Vibration and rheological effects of magnetised magnetic fluids Acoustometry of the shape of magnetic nanoaggregates and non-magnetic microaggregates Acoustogranulometry, a new method for studying the physical properties of magnetic nanoparticles dispersed in a carrier fluid The book is a valuable resource for engineers and researchers in the fields of acoustics, physical acoustics, magnetic hydrodynamics, and rheology physics. The experimental methods, which are described in this book, are based on incompatible features of magnetic fluids, i.e. strong magnetism, fluidity and compressibility. As a result, this can find industrial application in advanced technology. It is also useful for both advanced undergraduate and graduate students studying nanotechnology, materials science, physical and applied acoustics.

Wax Deposition - Experimental Characterizations, Theoretical Modeling, and Field Practices (Hardcover): Zhenyu Huang, Sheng... Wax Deposition - Experimental Characterizations, Theoretical Modeling, and Field Practices (Hardcover)
Zhenyu Huang, Sheng Zheng, H.Scott Fogler
R5,755 Discovery Miles 57 550 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Wax Deposition: Experimental Characterizations, Theoretical Modeling, and Field Practices covers the entire spectrum of knowledge on wax deposition. The book delivers a detailed description of the thermodynamic and transport theories for wax deposition modeling as well as a comprehensive review of laboratory testing for the establishment of appropriate field control strategies. Offering valuable insight from academic research and the flow assurance industry, this balanced text: Discusses the background of wax deposition, including the cause of the phenomenon, the magnitude of the problem, and its impact on petroleum production Introduces laboratory techniques and theoretical models to measure and predict key parameters of wax precipitation, such as the wax appearance temperature and the wax precipitation curve Explains how to conduct and interpret laboratory experiments to benchmark different wax deposition models, to better understand wax deposition behaviors, and to predict wax deposit growth for the field Presents various models for wax deposition, analyzing the advantages and disadvantages of each and evaluating the differences between the assumptions used Provides numerous examples of how field management strategies for wax deposition can be established based on laboratory testing and modeling work Wax Deposition: Experimental Characterizations, Theoretical Modeling, and Field aids flow assurance engineers in identifying the severity and controlling the problem of wax deposition. The book also shows students and researchers how fundamental principles of thermodynamics, heat, and mass transfer can be applied to solve a problem common to the petroleum industry.

Nonlinear Waves in Real Fluids (Paperback, 1991 ed.): A. Kluwick Nonlinear Waves in Real Fluids (Paperback, 1991 ed.)
A. Kluwick
R1,454 Discovery Miles 14 540 Ships in 18 - 22 working days

The study of materials which exhibit new and unconventional properties is of central importance for the devel- opment of advanced and refined technologies in many fields of engineering science. In this connection there has been a rapidly growing interest in real fluid effects on wave phenomena in the past few years. A prominent example is provided by Bethe-Zel'dovich-Thompson (BZT) fluids which have the distinguishing feature that they exhibit negative nonlinearity over a finite range of temperature and pressures in the pure vapour phase. However, two phase flows with and without phase change are an even richer source of new unexpected and previously thought impossible phenomena. Topics covered by this volume include waves in gases near the critical point, waves in retrograde fluids, temperature waves in superfluid helium and density waves in suspensions of particles in liquids. Clearly, the aim of the various contributions is twofold. First, they are intended to provide scientists and engineers working in these and related areas with an overview of various new physical phenomena as for example expansion shocks, sonic shocks, shock splitting, evaporation and liquafaction shocks and the experimental techniques needed to study these phenomena. Second, an attempt is made to discuss aspects of their mathematical modeling with special emphasis on properties which these phenomena have in common.

Modeling Air-Lake Interaction - Physical Background (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1991): Sergei S.... Modeling Air-Lake Interaction - Physical Background (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1991)
Sergei S. Zilitinkevich; Contributions by E. E Fedorovich, S. D. Golosov, K.D. Kreiman, D.V. Mironov, …
R2,615 Discovery Miles 26 150 Ships in 18 - 22 working days

Out of the multitude of physical processes whose mechanisms depend on the interaction between the atmosphere and a lake, only those have been selected for discussion in this book which are inevitable in the mathematical modeling of lake hydrology and the microclimates, i.e., the meteorological regime over lakes and surrounding land. There are many reasons for a combined consideration of tile hydrological and meteorological aspects. First of all, they are essentially similar from a fluid mechanical point of view. Thus, the same phenomenon, viz., the turbulent plan etary boundary layer, is represented in lakes as the upper well-mixed water layer and in the atmosphere as the lower air layer directly influenced by thermal and dynamical action of the underlying surface. Processes at the air/water interface are equally important in energy transfer in both media. And finally, dynamical and thermal interaction between the adjoining atmospheric and lacustrine bound ary layers appears to be even stronger than between the upper and deep-water layers of a lake."

Numerical Methods in Fluid Mechanics, 8th - Conference Proceedings (Hardcover, Softcover Reprint Of The Original 1st 1990 Ed.):... Numerical Methods in Fluid Mechanics, 8th - Conference Proceedings (Hardcover, Softcover Reprint Of The Original 1st 1990 Ed.)
Pieter Wesseling
R1,609 Discovery Miles 16 090 Ships in 18 - 22 working days
Numerical Treatment of the Navier-Stokes Equations (Hardcover, Softcover Reprint Of The Original 1st 1990 Ed.): Wolfgang... Numerical Treatment of the Navier-Stokes Equations (Hardcover, Softcover Reprint Of The Original 1st 1990 Ed.)
Wolfgang Hackbusch, Rolf Rannacher
R1,489 Discovery Miles 14 890 Ships in 18 - 22 working days

The most frequently used method for the numerical integration of parabolic differential equa tions is the method of lines, where one first uses a discretization of space derivatives by finite differences or finite elements and then uses some time-stepping method for the the solution of resulting system of ordinary differential equations. Such methods are, at least conceptually, easy to perform. However, they can be expensive if steep gradients occur in the solution, stability must be controlled, and the global error control can be troublesome. This paper considers a simultaneaus discretization of space and time variables for a one-dimensional parabolic equation on a relatively long time interval, called 'time-slab'. The discretization is repeated or adjusted for following 'time-slabs' using continuous finite element approximations. In such a method we utilize the efficiency of finite elements by choosing a finite element mesh in the time-space domain where the finite element mesh has been adjusted to steep gradients of the solution both with respect to the space and the time variables. In this way we solve all the difficulties with the classical approach since stability, discretization error estimates and global error control are automatically satisfied. Such a method has been discussed previously in 3] and 4]. The related boundary value techniques or global time integration for systems of ordinary differential equations have been discussed in several papers, see 12] and the references quoted therein."

Introduction to Fluid Mechanics, Sixth Edition (Hardcover, 3rd Edition): William S. Janna Introduction to Fluid Mechanics, Sixth Edition (Hardcover, 3rd Edition)
William S. Janna
R4,110 R3,687 Discovery Miles 36 870 Save R423 (10%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

Introduction to Fluid Mechanics, Sixth Edition, is intended to be used in a first course in Fluid Mechanics, taken by a range of engineering majors. The text begins with dimensions, units, and fluid properties, and continues with derivations of key equations used in the control-volume approach. Step-by-step examples focus on everyday situations, and applications. These include flow with friction through pipes and tubes, flow past various two and three dimensional objects, open channel flow, compressible flow, turbomachinery and experimental methods. Design projects give readers a sense of what they will encounter in industry. A solutions manual and figure slides are available for instructors.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Fundamental Concepts

1.1 Dimensions and Units

1.2 Definition of a Fluid

1.3 Properties of Fluids

1.4 Liquids and Gases

1.5 Continuum

Problems

Chapter 2 Fluid Statics

2.1 Pressure and Pressure Measurement

2.2 Hydrostatic Forces on Submerged Plane Surfaces

2.3 Hydrostatic Forces on Submerged Curved Surfaces

2.4. Equilibrium of Accelerating Fluids

2.5 Forces on Submerged Bodies

2.6 Stability of Submerged and Floating Bodies

2.7 Summary

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Problems

Chapter 3 Basic Equations of Fluid Mechanics

3.1 Kinematics of Flow

3.2 Control Volume Approach

3.3 Continuity Equation

3.4 Momentum Equation

3.4.1 Linear Momentum Equation

3.5 Energy Equation

3.6 Bernoulli Equation

3.7 Summary

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Problems

Chapter 4 Dimensional Analysis and Dynamic Similitude

4.1 Dimensional Homogeneity and Analysis

4.2 Dimensionless Ratios

4.3 Dimensional Analysis by Inspection

4.4 Similitude

4.5 Correlation of Experimental Data

4.6 Summary

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Problems

Chapter 5 Flow in Closed Conduits

5.1. Laminar and Turbulent Flows

5.2. Effect of Viscosity

5.3 Pipe Dimensions and Specifications

5.4 Equation of Motion

5.5 Friction Factor and Pipe Roughness

5.6 Simple Piping Systems

5.7 Minor Losses

5.8 Pipes in Parallel

5.9 Pumps and Piping Systems

5.10 Summary

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Problems

Chapter 6 Flow over Immersed Bodies

6.1. Flow past a Flat Plate

6.2 Flow past Various Two-Dimensional Bodies

6.3 Flow past Various Three-Dimensional Bodies

6.4 Applications to Ground Vehicles

6.5 Lift on Airfoils

6.6. Summary

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Problems

Chapter 7 Flow in Open Channels

7.1 Types of Open-Channel Flows

7.2 Open-Channel Geometry Factors

7.3 Energy Considerations in Open-Channel Flows

7.4 Critical Flow Calculations

7.5. Equations for Uniform Open-Channel Flows

7.6 Hydraulically Optimum Cross Section

7.7 Nonuniform Open-Channel Flow

7.8 Summary

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Problems

Chapter 8 Compressible Flow

8.1 Sonic Velocity and Mach Number

8.2 Stagnation Properties and Isentropic Flow

8.3 Flow through a Channel of Varying Area

8.4 Normal Shock Waves

8.5 Compressible Flow with Friction

8.6 Compressible Flow with Heat Transfer

8.7 Summary

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Problems

Chapter 9 Turbomachinery

9.1 Equations of Turbomachinery

9.2 Axial-Flow Turbines

9.3 Axial-Flow Compressors, Pumps, and Fans

9.4 Radial-Flow Turbines

9.5. Radial-Flow Compressors and Pumps

9.6 Power-Absorbing versus Power-Producing Machines

9.7 Dimensional Analysis of Turbomachinery

9.8 Performance Characteristics of Centrifugal Pumps

9.9 Performance Characteristics of Hydraulic Turbines

9.10 Impulse Turbine (Pelton Turbine)

9.11 Summary

Problems

Chapter 10 Measurements in Fluid Mechanics

10.1. Measurement of Viscosity

10.2 Measurement of Static and Stagnation Pressures

10. 3 Measurement of Velocity

10.4 Measurement of Flow Rates in Closed Conduits

10.5 Measurements in Open-Channel Flows

10.6 Summary

Problems

Chapter 11 The Navier-Stokes Equations

11.1 Equations of Motion

11.2 Applications to Laminar Flow

11.3. Graphical Solution Methods for Unsteady Laminar Flow Problems

11.4. Introduction to Turbulent Flow

11.5. Summary

Problems

Chapter 12 Inviscid Flow

12.1 Equations of Two-Dimensional Inviscid Flows

12.2 Stream Function and Velocity Potential

12.3 Irrotational Flow

12.4 Laplace’s Equation and Various Flow Fields

12.5 Combined Flows and Superpositions

12.6 Inviscid Flow past an Airfoil

12.7 Summary

Problems

Chapter 13 Boundary-Layer Flow

13.1 Laminar and Turbulent Boundary-Layer Flow

13.2 Equations of Motion for the Boundary Layer

13.3 Laminar Boundary-Layer Flow over a Flat Plate

13.4 Momentum Integral Equation

13.5 Momentum Integral Method for Laminar Flow over a Flat Plate

13.6. Momentum Integral Method for Turbulent Flow over a Flat Plate

13.7 Laminar and Turbulent Boundary-Layer Flow over a Flat Plate

13.8 Summary

Problems

Appendix A: Conversion Factors and Properties of Substances

Appendix B: Geometric Elements of Plane Areas

Appendix C: Pipe and Tube Specifications

Appendix D: Compressible Flow Tables

Appendix E: Miscellaneous

Bibliography

Index

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