Elements Of Computational Fluid Dynamics

Author : John D. Ramshaw
Publisher : World Scientific
Page : 140 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781848167056

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Elements of Computational Fluid Dynamics by John D. Ramshaw Pdf

This book is a brief introduction to the fundamental concepts of computational fluid dynamics (CFD). It is addressed to beginners, and presents the ABC's or bare essentials of CFD in their simplest and most transparent form. The approach taken is to describe the principal analytical tools required, including truncation-error and stability analyses, followed by the basic elements or building blocks of CFD, which are numerical methods for treating sources, diffusion, convection, and pressure waves. Finally, it is shown how those ingredients may be combined to obtain self-contained numerical methods for solving the full equations of fluid dynamics. The book should be suitable for self-study, as a textbook for CFD short courses, and as a supplement to more comprehensive CFD and fluid dynamics texts.

Author : Joe Iannelli
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 744 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2006-09-24
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783540453437

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Characteristics Finite Element Methods in Computational Fluid Dynamics by Joe Iannelli Pdf

This book details a systematic characteristics-based finite element procedure to investigate incompressible, free-surface and compressible flows. Several sections derive the Fluid Dynamics equations from first thermo-mechanics principles and develop this multi-dimensional and infinite-directional upstream procedure by combining a finite element discretization with an implicit non-linearly stable Runge-Kutta time integration for the numerical solution of the Euler and Navier Stokes equations.

Author : George Karniadakis,Spencer Sherwin
Publisher : American Chemical Society
Page : 676 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2013-01-10
Category : Mathematics
ISBN : 9780199671366

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Spectral/hp Element Methods for Computational Fluid Dynamics by George Karniadakis,Spencer Sherwin Pdf

Revision of: Spectral/hp element methods for CFD. 1999.

Author : John Wendt
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 333 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2008-11-04
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9783540850557

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Computational Fluid Dynamics by John Wendt Pdf

Computational Fluid Dynamics: An Introduction grew out of a von Karman Institute (VKI) Lecture Series by the same title ?rst presented in 1985 and repeated with modi?cations every year since that time. The objective, then and now, was to present the subject of computational ?uid dynamics (CFD) to an audience unfamiliar with all but the most basic numerical techniques and to do so in such a way that the practical application of CFD would become clear to everyone. A second edition appeared in 1995 with updates to all the chapters and when that printing came to an end, the publisher requested that the editor and authors consider the preparation of a third edition. Happily, the authors received the request with enthusiasm. The third edition has the goal of presenting additional updates and clari?cations while preserving the introductory nature of the material. The book is divided into three parts. John Anderson lays out the subject in Part I by ?rst describing the governing equations of ?uid dynamics, concentrating on their mathematical properties which contain the keys to the choice of the numerical approach. Methods of discretizing the equations are discussed and transformation techniques and grids are presented. Two examples of numerical methods close out this part of the book: source and vortex panel methods and the explicit method. Part II is devoted to four self-contained chapters on more advanced material. Roger Grundmann treats the boundary layer equations and methods of solution.

Author : Rainald Löhner
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 386 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2001-08-15
Category : Mathematics
ISBN : 0471498432

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Applied Computational Fluid Dynamics Techniques by Rainald Löhner Pdf

Computational fluid dynamics (CFD) is concerned with the efficient numerical solution of the partial differential equations that describe fluid dynamics, and CFD techniques are commonly used in many areas of engineering where fluid behavior is a factor. This book covers the range of topics required for a thorough study and understanding of CFD.

Author : Dmitri Kuzmin,Jari Hamalainen
Publisher : SIAM
Page : 321 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2014-12-18
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781611973600

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Finite Element Methods for Computational Fluid Dynamics by Dmitri Kuzmin,Jari Hamalainen Pdf

This informal introduction to computational fluid dynamics and practical guide to numerical simulation of transport phenomena covers the derivation of the governing equations, construction of finite element approximations, and qualitative properties of numerical solutions, among other topics. To make the book accessible to readers with diverse interests and backgrounds, the authors begin at a basic level and advance to numerical tools for increasingly difficult flow problems, emphasizing practical implementation rather than mathematical theory.?Finite Element Methods for Computational Fluid Dynamics: A Practical Guide?explains the basics of the finite element method (FEM) in the context of simple model problems, illustrated by numerical examples. It comprehensively reviews stabilization techniques for convection-dominated transport problems, introducing the reader to streamline diffusion methods, Petrov?Galerkin approximations, Taylor?Galerkin schemes, flux-corrected transport algorithms, and other nonlinear high-resolution schemes, and covers Petrov?Galerkin stabilization, classical projection schemes, Schur complement solvers, and the implementation of the k-epsilon turbulence model in its presentation of the FEM for incompressible flow problem. The book also describes the open-source finite element library ELMER, which is recommended as a software development kit for advanced applications in an online component.?

Author : Jiri Blazek
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 496 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2005-12-20
Category : Science
ISBN : 0080529674

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Computational Fluid Dynamics: Principles and Applications by Jiri Blazek Pdf

Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) is an important design tool in engineering and also a substantial research tool in various physical sciences as well as in biology. The objective of this book is to provide university students with a solid foundation for understanding the numerical methods employed in today’s CFD and to familiarise them with modern CFD codes by hands-on experience. It is also intended for engineers and scientists starting to work in the field of CFD or for those who apply CFD codes. Due to the detailed index, the text can serve as a reference handbook too. Each chapter includes an extensive bibliography, which provides an excellent basis for further studies.

Author : Ben Q. Li
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 587 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2006-06-29
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781846282058

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Discontinuous Finite Elements in Fluid Dynamics and Heat Transfer by Ben Q. Li Pdf

Over the past several years, significant advances have been made in developing the discontinuous Galerkin finite element method for applications in fluid flow and heat transfer. Certain unique features of the method have made it attractive as an alternative for other popular methods such as finite volume and finite elements in thermal fluids engineering analyses. This book is written as an introductory textbook on the discontinuous finite element method for senior undergraduate and graduate students in the area of thermal science and fluid dynamics. It also can be used as a reference book for researchers and engineers who intend to use the method for research in computational fluid dynamics and heat transfer. A good portion of this book has been used in a course for computational fluid dynamics and heat transfer for senior undergraduate and first year graduate students. It also has been used by some graduate students for self-study of the basics of discontinuous finite elements. This monograph assumes that readers have a basic understanding of thermodynamics, fluid mechanics and heat transfer and some background in numerical analysis. Knowledge of continuous finite elements is not necessary but will be helpful. The book covers the application of the method for the simulation of both macroscopic and micro/nanoscale fluid flow and heat transfer phenomena.

Author : Joel H. Ferziger,Milovan Peric
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 431 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Mathematics
ISBN : 9783642560262

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Computational Methods for Fluid Dynamics by Joel H. Ferziger,Milovan Peric Pdf

In its third revised and extended edition the book offers an overview of the techniques used to solve problems in fluid mechanics on computers. The authors describe in detail the most often used techniques. Included are advanced techniques in computational fluid dynamics, such as direct and large-eddy simulation of turbulence. Moreover, a new section deals with grid quality and an extended description of discretization methods has also been included. Common roots and basic principles for many apparently different methods are explained. The book also contains a great deal of practical advice for code developers and users.

Author : Guido Buresti
Publisher : World Scientific Publishing Company
Page : 604 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2012-06-26
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781908977045

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Elements of Fluid Dynamics by Guido Buresti Pdf

Elements of Fluid Dynamics is intended to be a basic textbook, useful for undergraduate and graduate students in different fields of engineering, as well as in physics and applied mathematics. The main objective of the book is to provide an introduction to fluid dynamics in a simultaneously rigorous and accessible way, and its approach follows the idea that both the generation mechanisms and the main features of the fluid dynamic loads can be satisfactorily understood only after the equations of fluid motion and all their physical and mathematical implications have been thoroughly assimilated. Therefore, the complete equations of motion of a compressible viscous fluid are first derived and their physical and mathematical aspects are thoroughly discussed. Subsequently, the necessity of simplified treatments is highlighted, and a detailed analysis is made of the assumptions and range of applicability of the incompressible flow model, which is then adopted for most of the rest of the book. Furthermore, the role of the generation and dynamics of vorticity on the development of different flows is emphasized, as well as its influence on the characteristics, magnitude and predictability of the fluid dynamic loads acting on moving bodies. The book is divided into two parts which differ in target and method of utilization. The first part contains the fundamentals of fluid dynamics that are essential for any student new to the subject. This part of the book is organized in a strictly sequential way, i.e. each chapter is assumed to be carefully read and studied before the next one is tackled, and its aim is to lead the reader in understanding the origin of the fluid dynamic forces on different types of bodies. The second part of the book is devoted to selected topics that may be of more specific interest to different students. In particular, some theoretical aspects of incompressible flows are first analysed and classical applications of fluid dynamics such as the aerodynamics of airfoils, wings and bluff bodies are then described. The one-dimensional treatment of compressible flows is finally considered, together with its application to the study of the motion in ducts. Sample Chapter(s) Chapter 1: Introduction (133 KB) Request Inspection Copy

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Bookboon
Page : 133 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2024-06-30
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9788776814304

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Computational Fluid Dynamics by Anonim Pdf

Author : T. J. Chung
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 1040 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2002-02-07
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0521594162

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Computational Fluid Dynamics by T. J. Chung Pdf

Increasingly, computational fluid dynamics (CFD) techniques are being used to study and solve complex fluid flow and heat transfer problems. This comprehensive book ranges from elementary concepts for the beginner to state-of-the-art CFD for the practitioner. It begins with CFD preliminaries, in which the basic principles of finite difference (FD), finite element (FE), and finite volume (FV) methods are discussed and illustrated through examples, with step-by-step hand calculations. Then, FD and FE methods respectively are covered, including both historical developments and recent contributions. The next section is devoted to structured and unstructured grids, adaptive methods, computing techniques, and parallel processing. Finally, the author describes a variety of practical applications to problems in turbulence, reacting flows and combustion, acoustics, combined mode radiative heat transfer, multiphase flows, electromagnetic fields, and relativistic astrophysical flows. Students and practitioners - particularly in mechanical, aerospace, chemical, and civil engineering - will use this authoritative text to learn about and apply numerical techniques to the solution of fluid dynamics problems.

Author : John Wendt
Publisher : Springer
Page : 330 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : Mathematics
ISBN : UOM:39015038433234

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Computational Fluid Dynamics by John Wendt Pdf

The book provides an elementary tutorial presentation on computational fluid dynamics (CFD), emphasizing the fundamentals and surveying a variety of solution techniques whose applications range from low speed incompressible flow to hypersonic flow. It is aimed at persons who have little or no experience in this field, both recent graduates as well as professional engineers, and will provide an insight to the philosophy and power of CFD, an understanding of the mathematical nature of the fluid dynamics equations, and a familiarity with various solution techniques. For the second edition the text has been revised and updated, and Chapter 9 has been completely rewritten. "... the book is highly recommended as an introduction for engineers, physicists and applied mathematicians to CFD."

Author : Pradip Niyogi
Publisher : Pearson Education India
Page : 606 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Science
ISBN : 8177587641

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Introduction to Computational Fluid Dynamics by Pradip Niyogi Pdf

Introduction to Computational Fluid Dynamics is a self-contained introduction to a new subject, arising through the amalgamation of classical fluid dynamics and numerical analysis supported by powerful computers. Written in the style of a text book for advanced level B.Tech, M.Tech and M.Sc. students of various science and engineering disciplines. It introduces the reader to finite-difference and finite-volume methods for studying and analyzing linear and non-linear problems of fluid flow governed by inviscid incompressible and compressible Euler equations as also incompressible and compressible viscous flows governed by boundary-layer and Navier-Stokes equations. Simple turbulence modelling has been presented.

Author : George Karniadakis
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 657 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Finite element method
ISBN : 001985286X

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Spectral/hp Element Methods for Computational Fluid Dynamics by George Karniadakis Pdf