Introduction to Theoretical and Computational Fluid Dynamics

Pozrikidis, Constantine

ISBN 10: 0199752079 / ISBN 13: 9780199752072

Published by Oxford University Press, 2011

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Bibliographic Details

Title: Introduction to Theoretical and ...

Publisher: Oxford University Press

Publication Date: 2011

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Good

Edition: 2nd Edition

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Synopsis:

This book discusses the fundamental principles and equations governing the motion of incompressible Newtonian fluids, and simultaneously introduces analytical and numerical methods for solving a broad range of pertinent problems. Topics include an in-depth discussion of kinematics, elements of differential geometry of lines and surfaces, vortex dynamics, properties and computation of interfacial shapes in hydrostatics, exact solutions, flow at low Reynolds numbers, interfacial flows, hydrodynamic stability, boundary-layer analysis, vortex motion, boundary-integral methods for potential and Stokes flow, principles of computational fluid dynamics (CFD), and finite-difference methods for Navier-Stokes flow.

The discourse includes classical and original topics, as well as derivations accompanied by solved and unsolved problems that illustrate the theoretical results and explain the implementation of the numerical methods. Appendices provide a wealth of information and establish the necessary mathematical and numerical framework.

A unique and comprehensive synthesis of the essential aspects of the discipline, this volume serves as an ideal textbook in several graduate courses on theoretical and computational fluid dynamics, applied mathematics, and scientific computing. The material is an indispensable resource for professionals and researchers in various fields of science, chemical, mechanical, biomechanical, civil and aerospace engineering.

Review:

Professor Pozrikidis should be congratulated on producing a textbook that not only fills a clear pedagogical need, but is written with unusual care and clarity. I cannot emphasise enough that this textbook deserves to be on the shelf of any teacher or student of fluid mechanics. (Andrew Resnick, Cleveland State University, Contemporary Science)