Numerical Computation of Internal and External Flows: The Fundamentals of Computational Fluid Dynamics
- 2nd Edition - July 18, 2007
- Latest edition
- Author: Charles Hirsch
- Language: English
The second edition of this book is a self-contained introduction to computational fluid dynamics (CFD). It covers the fundamentals of the subject and is ideal as a text or a co… Read more
The second edition of this book is a self-contained introduction to computational fluid dynamics (CFD). It covers the fundamentals of the subject and is ideal as a text or a comprehensive reference to CFD theory and practice.
- New approach takes readers seamlessly from first principles to more advanced and applied topics.
- Presents the essential components of a simulation system at a level suitable for those coming into contact with CFD for the first time, and is ideal for those who need a comprehensive refresher on the fundamentals of CFD.
- Enhanced pedagogy features chapter objectives, hands-on practice examples and end of chapter exercises.
- Extended coverage of finite difference, finite volume and finite element methods.
- New chapters include an introduction to grid properties and the use of grids in practice.
- Includes material on 2-D inviscid, potential and Euler flows, 2-D viscous flows and Navier-Stokes flows to enable the reader to develop basic CFD simulations.
- Includes best practice guidelines for applying existing commercial or shareware CFD tools.
Senior undergraduate and graduate level courses as a basic introduction to the fundamentals and first applications of CFD. Its high didactic approach will guide the student through the various steps in setting up and/or analyzing CFD methods. It will also be beneficial for graduate and professional mechanical engineering disciplines, such as aeronautical, automotive, thermal, combustion, pipeline, chemical, civil, industrial and manufacturing engineering; as well as Applied mathematics and numerical methods, biomechanics, ocean-sciences and hydrological sciences, and meteorology.
Part I The Mathematical Models for Fluid Flow Simulations at Various Levels of Approximation1. the Basic Equations of Fluid Dynamics2. The Dynamical Levels of Approximation3. The Mathematical Nature of the Flow Equations and Their Boundary Conditions
Part II Basic Discretization Techniques4. The Finite Difference Method for Structured Grids5. Finite Volume Method and Conservative Discretization with an Introduction to Finite Element Method6. Structured and Unstructured Grid Properties
Part III The Analysis of Numerical Schemes7. Consistency, Stability and Error Analysis of Numerical Schemes8. General Properties and High-Resolution Numerical Schemes
Part IV The Resolution of Numerical Schemes9. Time Integration Methods for Space-discretized Equations10. Iterative Methods for the Resolution of Algebraic Systems
Part V Applications to Inviscid and Viscous Flows11. Numerical Simulation of Inviscid Flows12. Numerical Solutions of Viscous Laminar Flows
- Edition: 2
- Latest edition
- Published: July 18, 2007
- Language: English
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Charles Hirsch
Affiliations and expertise
Professor of Fluid Mechanics at Vrije Universiteit Brussel, President of NUMECA International (leading CFD Software House), European Editor of the International Journal of Computational Fluid DynamicsRead Numerical Computation of Internal and External Flows: The Fundamentals of Computational Fluid Dynamics on ScienceDirect