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Mathematical Theory of Compressible Fluid Flow

  • 1st Edition
  • November 14, 2012
  • Richard Von Mises
  • English
  • eBook
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Mathematical Theory of Compressible Fluid Flow covers the conceptual and mathematical aspects of theory of compressible fluid flow. This five-chapter book specifically tackles the role of thermodynamics in the mechanics of compressible fluids. This text begins with a discussion on the general theory of characteristics of compressible fluid with its application. This topic is followed by a presentation of equations delineating the role of thermodynamics in compressible fluid mechanics. The discussion then shifts to the theory of shocks as asymptotic phenomena, which is set within the context of rational mechanics. The remaining two chapters is a thorough description of the hodograph method. These chapters provide a comparison of the modern integration theories. The features, characteristics, and application of transonic flow are also explored. This book is an ideal advanced textbook for both graduate students and research workers.

Boundary Layer Flow over Elastic Surfaces

  • 1st Edition
  • September 29, 2012
  • Viktor V. Babenko + 2 more
  • English
  • Hardback
    9 7 8 - 0 - 1 2 - 3 9 4 8 0 6 - 9
  • eBook
    9 7 8 - 0 - 1 2 - 3 9 4 8 2 1 - 2
While other methods of drag reduction are well-known in marine R&D and ship design environments worldwide, compliant coating drag reduction remains less well-known and poorly understood. This important book presents cutting-edge techniques and findings from research sources not generally accessible by Western researchers and engineers, aiding the application and further development of this potentially important technology. Beginning with an introduction to drag reduction that places the authors’ work on elastic surfaces and combined techniques in context, the book moves on to provide a comprehensive study of drag reduction through elastic coating with both flow and material properties considered. Coverage includes: Experimental findings around coherent vortical structures (CVS) in turbulent boundary layers and methods of controlling them Static and dynamic mechanical characteristics of elastic composite coatings, as well as new techniques and devices developed for their measurement Combined methods of flow control and drag reduction, including the effect of injection of polymer solutions, elastic coatings and generated longitudinal vortical structures on hydrodynamic resistance Intended as a reference for senior engineers and researchers concerned with the drag reduction and the dynamics of turbulent boundary layer flows, Boundary Layer Flow over Elastic Surfaces provides a unique source of information on compliant surface drag reduction and the experimental techniques around it that have shown measurable and repeatable improvements over recent years. This compilation of research findings and new techniques developed for measurement will aid R&D engineers, naval architects and senior designers in their quest to achieve drag reductions that will deliver significant efficiency savings.

Rotating Flow

  • 1st Edition
  • October 25, 2010
  • Peter Childs
  • English
  • Paperback
    9 7 8 - 0 - 1 2 - 8 1 0 2 1 2 - 1
  • eBook
    9 7 8 - 0 - 1 2 - 3 8 2 0 9 9 - 0
Rotating flow is critically important across a wide range of scientific, engineering and product applications, providing design and modeling capability for diverse products such as jet engines, pumps and vacuum cleaners, as well as geophysical flows.Developed over the course of 20 years’ research into rotating fluids and associated heat transfer at the University of Sussex Thermo-Fluid Mechanics Research Centre (TFMRC), Rotating Flow is an indispensable reference and resource for all those working within the gas turbine and rotating machinery industries.Traditional fluid and flow dynamics titles offer the essential background but generally include very sparse coverage of rotating flows—which is where this book comes in. Beginning with an accessible introduction to rotating flow, recognized expert Peter Childs takes you through fundamental equations, vorticity and vortices, rotating disc flow, flow around rotating cylinders and flow in rotating cavities, with an introduction to atmospheric and oceanic circulations included to help deepen understanding.Whilst competing resources are weighed down with complex mathematics, this book focuses on the essential equations and provides full workings to take readers step-by-step through the theory so they can concentrate on the practical applications.

Introduction to Hydrocodes

  • 1st Edition
  • Volume 49
  • January 20, 2004
  • Jonas Zukas
  • English
  • Hardback
    9 7 8 - 0 - 0 8 - 0 4 4 3 4 8 - 5
  • eBook
    9 7 8 - 0 - 0 8 - 0 5 3 5 0 1 - 2
A hydrocode refers to a computer program used for the study of the dynamic response of materials and structures to impulse (primary blast), impact (involving everything from car and aircraft collisions to impacts of space structures by assorted debris). The understanding of hydrocodes requires knowledge of numerical methods in the code as well as a keen understanding of the physics of the problem being addressed. This can take many years to learn via codes. There are currently a number of titles addressing the physics of high pressure and high rate material but nothing introducing the novice to the fundamentals of this highly technical and complicated study. Introduction to Hydrocodes bridges the gap, bringing together the large body of literature, scattered through diverse journals, government and corporate reports and conference proceedings. As valuable as the text are the cited references and the combination will take years off the preparation time of future code users.

Profile of the International Fluid Sealing Industry - Market Prospects to 2008

  • 3rd Edition
  • December 19, 2003
  • K Sutherland
  • English
  • eBook
    9 7 8 - 0 - 0 8 - 0 5 3 9 8 2 - 9
The definitive guide to the international fluid sealing industry to help you make the right business decisions. Will help you to keep track of the major issues affecting the market Will enable you to identify new business opportunities Includes Market forecasts, commentary and analysis sup.ported by primary research Completely revised and updated, the 3rd edition of Profile of the International Fluid Sealing Industry - Market Prospects to 2008 reviews the markets, technological trends and major manufacturers of fluid seals on a global basis. We have drawn on the expertise from our existing portfolio, Sealing Technology newsletter and World Pumps magazine to bring you vital information, analyses, forecasts that cannot be found anywhere else. The study deals with items and materials used, very largely, in the mechanical engineering sector, to effect hermetic closures or the separation of fluids. It therefore covers gaskets and packings, O-rings and mechanical and bellows seals. Profile of the International Fluid Sealing Industry covers the structure of the industry, highlighting developments, identifying future trends, and looking at recent mergers and acquisitions in the sector. Market estimates and forecasts to 2008, by region and seal type, are presented along with an analysis of the main end-user markets for fluid seals, as well as a technology overview. Forty leading international fluid sealing manufacturers are profiled. A directory of seal manufacturing companies is also included.

Introduction to Fluid Mechanics

  • 1st Edition
  • December 31, 1998
  • Yasuki Nakayama
  • English
  • eBook
    9 7 8 - 0 - 0 8 - 0 5 2 3 9 1 - 0
Fluid mechanics is often seen as the most difficult core subject encountered by engineering students. The problem stems from the necessity to visualise complex flow patterns and fluid behaviour modelled by high level mathematics. This text overcomes this difficulty by introducing the concepts through everyday examples, before moving on to the more involved mathematics. The various theories of flow have been correlated with real phenomena and, combined with numerous figures and photographs, help the reader place the subject in context. Examples from a broad range of engineering disciplines are included making this textbook suitable for all engineers studying fluid systems as part of their degree. Introduction to Fluid Mechanics is translated from the best-selling Japanese book by Professor Yasuki Nakayama, and adapted for the international market by Professor Robert Boucher.

Air Bubble Entrainment in Free-Surface Turbulent Shear Flows

  • 1st Edition
  • October 11, 1996
  • Hubert Chanson
  • English
  • Hardback
    9 7 8 - 0 - 1 2 - 1 6 8 1 1 0 - 4
  • eBook
    9 7 8 - 0 - 0 8 - 0 5 2 6 8 9 - 8
This book develops an analysis of the air entrainment processes in free-surface flows. These flows are investigated as homogeneous mixtures with variable density. Several types of air-water free-surface flows are studied: plunging jet flows, open channel flows, and turbulent water jets discharging into air. Experimental observations reported by the author confirm the concept that the air-water mixture behaves as a homogeneous compressible fluid in each case. This book will be of great interest to professionals working in many fields of engineering: chemical, civil, environmental, mechanical, mining, metallurgy, and nuclear.

Fluid Flow for Chemical Engineers

  • 2nd Edition
  • March 17, 1995
  • F. Holland + 1 more
  • English
  • Paperback
    9 7 8 - 0 - 3 4 0 - 6 1 0 5 8 - 9
  • eBook
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This major new edition of a popular undergraduate text covers topics of interest to chemical engineers taking courses on fluid flow. These topics include non-Newtonian flow, gas-liquid two-phase flow, pumping and mixing. It expands on the explanations of principles given in the first edition and is more self-contained. Two strong features of the first edition were the extensive derivation of equations and worked examples to illustrate calculation procedures. These have been retained. A new extended introductory chapter has been provided to give the student a thorough basis to understand the methods covered in subsequent chapters.

Multiphase Flow and Fluidization

  • 1st Edition
  • January 18, 1994
  • Dimitri Gidaspow
  • English
  • Hardback
    9 7 8 - 0 - 1 2 - 2 8 2 4 7 0 - 8
  • eBook
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Useful as a reference for engineers in industry and as an advanced level text for graduate engineering students, Multiphase Flow and Fluidization takes the reader beyond the theoretical to demonstrate how multiphase flow equations can be used to provide applied, practical, predictive solutions to industrial fluidization problems. Written to help advance progress in the emerging science of multiphase flow, this book begins with the development of the conservation laws and moves on through kinetic theory, clarifying many physical concepts (such as particulate viscosity and solids pressure) and introducing the new dependent variable--the volume fraction of the dispersed phase. Exercises at the end of each chapterare provided for further study and lead into applications not covered in the text itself.

Fluidization Engineering

  • 2nd Edition
  • April 30, 1991
  • D. Kunii + 1 more
  • Howard Brenner
  • English
  • Hardback
    9 7 8 - 0 - 4 0 9 - 9 0 2 3 3 - 4
  • eBook
    9 7 8 - 0 - 0 8 - 0 5 0 6 6 4 - 7
Fluidization Engineering, Second Edition, expands on its original scope to encompass these new areas and introduces reactor models specifically for these contacting regimes. Completely revised and updated, it is essentially a new book. Its aim is to distill from the thousands of studies those particular developments that are pertinent for the engineer concerned with predictive methods, for the designer, and for the user and potential user of fluidized beds.