Introduction to Theoretical and Computational Fluid Dynamics (Hardcover)

C. Pozrikidis

ISBN 10: 0195093208 / ISBN 13: 9780195093209

Editore: Oxford University Press Inc, New York, 1997

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Hardcover. Introduction to Theoretical and Computational Fluid Dynamics is the first textbook to combine theoretical and computational aspects of fluid dynamics in a unified and comprehensive treatment. The theoretical developments are carried into the realm of numerical computation, and the numerical procedures are developed from first principles. This book offers a comprehensive and rigorous introduction to the fundamental principles and equations thatgovern the kinematics and dynamics of the laminar flow of incompressible Newtonian fluids. It simultaneously illustrates the application of numerical methods to solving a broad range of problems drawn fromdiverse areas, and discusses the development of pertinent computational algorithms. Topics considered include the description and analysis of flow kinematics; the computation of exact solutions of hydrostatics and hydrodynamics by solving ordinary differential equations; the study and computation of potential flow; the theory and numerical study of flow at low Reynolds numbers, linear hydrodynamic stability, and vortex motion; boundary-integral methods for potential and Stokes flow; andfinite-difference methods for the Navier-Stokes equation. An appendix contains a primer of numerical methods that allows for ready reference. A unique synthesis of the theoretical andcomputational aspects of its field, Introduction to Theoretical and Computational Fluid Dynamics serves as an ideal text and source reference for advanced undergraduate students, graduate students, and researchers in the various fields of science and engineering, including mechanical, aeronautical, and chemical engineering, applied mathematics, physics, and computational science. It assumes no prior experience in computational fluid dynamics, and provides references for specializedtopics. Each section is followed by theoretical and computer problems that allow the reader to acquire hands-on experience and simultaneously develop insights into the physics of a variety of flows. A rigorous introduction to the principles and differential equations governing the kinematics and dynamics of laminar flow of incompressible Newtonian fluids. The application of numerical methods to computing a variety of flow variables and solving a broad range of problems, and the development of specific computational algorithms is discussed. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability. Codice articolo 9780195093209

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Titolo: Introduction to Theoretical and ...

Casa editrice: Oxford University Press Inc, New York

Data di pubblicazione: 1997

Legatura: Hardcover

Condizione: new

Edizione: prima edizione

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Riassunto:

This book presents a comprehensive and rigorous introduction to the fundamental principles and differential equations that govern the kinematics and dynamics of laminar flow of incompressible Newtonian fluids. Furthermore, it simultaneously illustrates the application of numerical methods to computing a variety of flow variables and solving a broad range of problems, and discusses the development of specific computational algorithms. The numerical procedures are developed from first principles, no experience in Computational Fluid Dynamics and knowledge of terminology is required, and references for specialized topics are provided. The material is intended to be instructive in the classroom and useful as a source reference to advanced undergraduate students, graduate students and researchers in the various fields of engineering, including chemical, mechanical and aerospace engineering, applied mathematics, and computational science. Topics include the computation of stationary interfacial shapes, the derivation of exact solutions to the equation of solving ordinary differential equations, hydrodynamic stability, flow at low Reynolds numer, vortex motion, boundary integral methods for potential and creeping flow, and finite-difference methods.

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The goal of the author in writing this book is to provide a comprehensive and rigorous introduction to the fundamental concepts and basic equations of fluid dynamics and furthermore, to illustrate the application of numerical methods for solving fundamental and practical problems that involve the flow of incompressible fluids. The book is certainly of interest and represents a useful contribution to the available texts specifically addressing the theoretical concepts of laminar incompressible flow of Newtonian fluids. Cranfield University

'... the book is certainly of interest and represents a useful contribution to the available texts specifically addressing the theoretical concepts of laminar incompressible flow of Newtonian fluids. The associated brief reviews of numerical techniques are useful material.'P. Rubinin, Cranfield University, Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Vol. 211 Part C, 1997

this is a useful addition to the literature for readers whose interests lie on the mathematical or theoretical side of fluid mechanics (Joel H Ferziger, Stanford University)

an interesting paper which will certainly appeal to researchers and engineers working on variational type of solutions for boundary value problems (Zentralblatt fur Mathematik und ihre Grenzgebiete)