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    • An Introduction to the Finite Element Method with the Variational Approach

      • 1st Edition
      • February 1, 2026
      • Prakash Mahadeo Dixit + 1 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      An Introduction to the Finite Element Method with the Variational Approach offers a comprehensive solution to the gaps often found in introductory texts on the Finite Element Method (FEM). The book provides a thorough introduction to the fundamental principles of linear and time-independent FEM within the variational framework. It meticulously covers the derivation of 1-D FEM equations based on variational functionals, encompassing both linear and higher-order elements, and shape functions driven by convergence criteria. Furthermore, it explores 1-D numerical integration, outlines coding procedures, and provides insights into handling material nonlinearity and time-dependent scenarios.Expanding into 2-D problems, the book offers derivations of 2-D FEM equations tailored to diverse engineering disciplines, including Steady-State Heat Conduction, Solid Mechanics (covering torsion, plane strain/axisymmetric cases, and the bending, stability, and vibrations of thin plates), as well as Fluid Mechanics (addressing incompressible inviscid and viscous fluids). It includes detailed discussions on element continuity, numerical integration techniques, and even includes 2-D codes for selected problems. The book concludes by delving into recent advancements in FEM, with a specific focus on applications in machine learning and isogeometric analysis.

    • Fluid Dynamics with the Lattice Boltzmann Method

      • 1st Edition
      • March 1, 2026
      • Ilya Karlin + 1 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Originating from the lattice Gas Automaton, LBM has reshaped the field with its straightforward approach and high efficacy. Despite its widespread use, navigating the scattered literature can be daunting for newcomers. Fluid Dynamics with the Lattice Boltzmann Method presents a clear path from novice to expert. This comprehensive guide bridges gaps in understanding, covering essential principles and exploring advanced topics like compressible flows and combustion. Authored by experts, this book consolidates diverse models and recent advancements, ensuring you're equipped to navigate the latest developments in computational fluid dynamics. Whether you're just starting out or aiming to stay ahead of the curve, this book is your essential companion in mastering LBM.

    • Artificial Intelligence for Computational Fluid Dynamics

      • 1st Edition
      • December 1, 2025
      • Kamarul Arifin Ahmad + 2 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Artificial Intelligence for Computational Fluid Dynamics offers a groundbreaking exploration of how high-performance computing and artificial intelligence (AI) revolutionize computational fluid dynamics (CFD). Designed for students and researchers alike, this book consolidates information on machine learning, deep learning, and neural networking, demonstrating their transformative potential in CFD. With an emphasis on both the current state of the field and future possibilities, the text serves as a vital resource for anyone looking to understand and leverage AI in fluid dynamics. This work not only educates but also inspires innovation within a rapidly evolving scientific landscape.The book delves into future research directions, aligning with the newly amended CFD vision for 2030, and underscores the importance of continued development. It introduces scientific tools and software integral to AI-driven CFD applications, ensuring that readers gain practical knowledge alongside theoretical insights. Authored by renowned experts with extensive teaching and research experience, this work stands at the intersection of cutting-edge technology and academic rigor, making it an indispensable reference for anyone in the field.

    • Reliability Assessment of Flow Networks and Industrial Systems

      • 1st Edition
      • December 1, 2025
      • Amit Kumar + 2 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Reliability Assessment of Flow Networks and Industrial Systems explores real-life flow networks and industrial systems, employing various methods (including both exact and approximation techniques) to assess the reliability of these systems. Through numerous examples, the book explains algorithms, ensuring readers gain a deep understanding of the discussed approaches. The complexity results for these algorithms are computed and compared with alternative methods. Furthermore, the book presents experimental results tied to specific methods, providing a comprehensive and practical understanding throughout.

    • Near-boundary Fluid Mechanics

      • 1st Edition
      • March 7, 2025
      • Shu-Qing Yang
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Near-Boundary Fluid Mechanics focuses on the near-boundary region and its significance. It delves into topics like boundary shear stress, drag reduction using polymer additives, turbulence sources, secondary currents, log-law validity, sediment transport, and more. Unlike similar books, it emphasizes the importance of the near-boundary region. This book is organized into chapters covering internal flows, external flows, loose boundary flows, and density currents. It extends Prandtl's fundamental concept to internal flows, showing how potential flow theory can describe flow without a solid boundary.In addition, the book provides a theoretical analysis of boundary shear stress in three-dimensional flows and explores the turbulent structures in drag-reduction flows. A key feature is clarifying the role of wall-normal velocity in mass, moment, and energy transfer. Additionally, Archimedes' principle is covered to explain pressure drag and establishes a relationship between wake volume and hydrodynamic force.

    • Numerical Methods in Turbulence Simulation

      • 1st Edition
      • November 30, 2022
      • Robert Moser
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Numerical Methods in Turbulence Simulation provides detailed specifications of the numerical methods needed to solve important problems in turbulence simulation. Numerical simulation of turbulent fluid flows is challenging because of the range of space and time scales that must be represented. This book provides explanations of the numerical error and stability characteristics of numerical techniques, along with treatments of the additional numerical challenges that arise in large eddy simulations. Chapters are written as tutorials by experts in the field, covering specific both contexts and applications. Three classes of turbulent flow are addressed, including incompressible, compressible and reactive, with a wide range of the best numerical practices covered. A thorough introduction to the numerical methods is provided for those without a background in turbulence, as is everything needed for a thorough understanding of the fundamental equations. The small scales that must be resolved are generally not localized around some distinct small-scale feature, but instead are distributed throughout a volume. These characteristics put particular strain on the numerical methods used to simulate turbulent flows.

    • Advances in Nanofluid Heat Transfer

      • 1st Edition
      • May 28, 2022
      • Hafiz Muhammad Ali
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Advances in Nanofluid Heat Transfer covers the broad definitions, brief history, preparation techniques, thermophysical properties, heat transfer characteristics, and emerging applications of hybrid nanofluids. Starting with the basics, this book advances step-by-step toward advanced topics, with mathematical models, schematic diagrams and discussions of the experimental work of leading researchers. By introducing readers to new techniques, this book helps readers resolve existing problems and implement nanofluids in innovative new applications. This book provides detailed coverage of stability and reliable measurement techniques for nanofluid properties, as well as different kinds of base fluids. Providing a clear understanding of what happens at the nanoscale, the book is written to be used by engineers in industry as well as researchers and graduate students.

    • Modeling Approaches and Computational Methods for Particle-laden Turbulent Flows

      • 1st Edition
      • October 20, 2022
      • Shankar Subramaniam + 1 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Modelling Approaches and Computational Methods for Particle-laden Turbulent Flows introduces the principal phenomena observed in applications where turbulence in particle-laden flow is encountered while also analyzing the main methods for analyzing numerically. The book takes a practical approach, providing advice on how to select and apply the correct model or tool by drawing on the latest research. Sections provide scales of particle-laden turbulence and the principal analytical frameworks and computational approaches used to simulate particles in turbulent flow. Each chapter opens with a section on fundamental concepts and theory before describing the applications of the modelling approach or numerical method. Featuring explanations of key concepts, definitions, and fundamental physics and equations, as well as recent research advances and detailed simulation methods, this book is the ideal starting point for students new to this subject, as well as an essential reference for experienced researchers.

    • Similarity Solutions for the Boundary Layer Flow and Heat Transfer of Viscous Fluids, Nanofluids, Porous Media, and Micropolar Fluids

      • 1st Edition
      • September 9, 2021
      • John H. Merkin + 3 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Similarity Solutions for the Boundary Layer Flow and Heat Transfer of Viscous Fluids, Nanofluids, Porous Media, and Micropolar Fluids presents new similarity solutions for fluid mechanics problems, including heat transfer of viscous fluids, boundary layer flow, flow in porous media, and nanofluids due to continuous moving surfaces. After discussing several examples of these problems, similarity solutions are derived and solved using the latest proven methods, including bvp4c from MATLAB, the Keller-box method, singularity methods, and more. Numerical solutions and asymptotic results for limiting cases are also discussed in detail to investigate how flow develops at the leading edge and its end behavior. Detailed discussions of mathematical models for boundary layer flow and heat transfer of micro-polar fluid and hybrid nanofluid will help readers from a range of disciplinary backgrounds in their research. Relevant background theory will also be provided, thus helping readers solidify their computational work with a better understanding of physical phenomena.

    • Piezoelectric Aeroelastic Energy Harvesting

      • 1st Edition
      • November 22, 2021
      • Hassan Elahi + 2 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Piezoelectric Aeroelastic Energy Harvesting explains the design and implementation of piezoelectric energy harvesting devices based on fluid-structure interaction. There is currently an increase in demand for low power electronic instruments in a range of settings, and recent advances have driven their energy consumption downwards. As a result, the possibility to extract energy from an operational environment is of growing significance to industry and academic research globally. This book solves problems related to the integration of smart structures with the aeroelastic system, addresses the importance of the aerodynamic model on accurate prediction of the performance of the energy harvester, describes the overall effect of the piezoelectric patch on the dynamics of the system, and explains different mechanisms for harvesting energy via fluid-structure interaction. This wealth of innovative technical information is supported by introductory chapters on piezoelectric materials, energy harvesting and circuits, and fluid structure interaction, opening this interdisciplinary topic up for readers with a range of backgrounds.