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    • Reliability Assessment of Flow Networks and Industrial Systems

      Bridging Theory and Applications
      • 1st Edition
      • Amit Kumar + 2 more
      • English
      Reliability Assessment of Flow Networks and Industrial Systems: Bridging Theory and Applications 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.

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

      • 1st Edition
      • Prakash Mahadeo Dixit + 1 more
      • English
      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.

    • Artificial Intelligence for Computational Fluid Dynamics

      • 1st Edition
      • Kamarul Arifin Ahmad + 2 more
      • English
      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.

    • Recent Advances in Hemodynamics and Blood Mimetics

      • 1st Edition
      • João Mário Rodrigues Miranda + 4 more
      • English
      Recent Advances in Hemodynamics and Blood Mimetics is a comprehensive compilation of recent developments in biofluid mechanics and biomimetics, covering topics such as numerical modeling, biomedical applications of microfluidics, biomimetic flows, biomedicine applications, and organ-on-chip technology. The book explores blood hemodynamics at different scales, including application to diseases, the relationship between blood biomechanics and rheology, the mimetization of blood properties at arterial and capillary level, including the study of blood mechanical and flow properties, flow and surface properties of blood cells, and mimetization of these same properties in fluid/particle systems.These concepts are applied to the development of organ-on-chip to improve the replication of biological processes in the human body. The book organizes recent knowledge on hemodynamics and blood mimetics and is representative of the different lines of research in the field, showing an integrated view of blood biomechanics encompassing all scales to create a valuable resource where different research lines can be found and their principles understood.

    • Boundary Layer Theory

      • 1st Edition
      • Rama Subba Reddy Gorla
      • English
      Boundary Layer Theory is a comprehensive introduction to the physics of the boundary layer, and the latest numerical methods for describing it. The increases in computing power of recent decades have expanded our capability to investigate complex fluid phenomena such as boundary layer turbulence, and research in this field has lead to important advances for aerospace, chemical, thermal, and hydraulic engineering among other areas.With worked examples and problem exercises in every chapter, this book helps readers to understand the physics of the boundary layer before going through the related numerical solutions, and moving on to the latest numerical methods as they are used in research globally.Topical research areas such as non-Newtonian fluid-boundary layers, effects of magnetohydrodynamics on boundary layers, and three dimensional boundary layer effects are all addressed, making this the ideal starting point for any fluids engineer approaching a research topic in boundary layer.

    • Near-boundary Fluid Mechanics

      • 1st Edition
      • Shu-Qing Yang
      • English
      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
      • Robert Moser
      • English
      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.

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

      • 1st Edition
      • Shankar Subramaniam + 1 more
      • English
      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.

    • Advances in Nanofluid Heat Transfer

      • 1st Edition
      • Hafiz Muhammad Ali
      • English
      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.

    • Piezoelectric Aeroelastic Energy Harvesting

      • 1st Edition
      • Hassan Elahi + 2 more
      • English
      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.