Physics: Fluid mechanics Books

Book SynopsisFluid Dynamics via Examples and Solutions provides a substantial set of example problems and detailed model solutions covering various phenomena and effects in fluids. The book is ideal as a supplement or exam review for undergraduate and graduate courses in fluid dynamics, continuum mechanics, turbulence, ocean and atmospheric sciences, and related areas. It is also suitable as a main text for fluid dynamics courses with an emphasis on learning by example and as a self-study resource for practicing scientists who need to learn the basics of fluid dynamics.The author covers several sub-areas of fluid dynamics, types of flows, and applications. He also includes supplementary theoretical material when necessary. Each chapter presents the background, an extended list of references for further reading, numerous problems, and a complete set of model solutions.Trade Review"There is no better way to fall in love with a particular subject then to learn it through problem solving. Sergey Nazarenko has created an important resource for mathematics and physics students and young researchers by introducing basics and techniques of fluid dynamics. Anyone involved in teaching fluid dynamics will treasure this book because it provides a clear path to help convey the beauty, elegance, and sophistication of this enticing area of science."—Professor Natalia Berloff, Department of Applied Mathematics and Theoretical Physics, University of Cambridge and Skolkovo Institute of Science and Technology"This is an excellent book for fluid dynamics students. It gives a good overview of the theory through a large set of worthy example problems. After many classical textbooks on the subject, there is finally one with solved exercises. I fully appreciate the selection of topics."—Professor Miguel Onorato, Physics Department, University of TorinoTable of ContentsFluid Equations and Different Regimes of Fluid Flows. Conservation Laws in Incompressible Fluid Flows. Fluid with Free Surface. Waves and Instabilities. Boundary Layers. Two-Dimensional Flows. Point Vortices and Point Sources. Turbulence. Compressible Flow. Bibliography. Index.

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Book SynopsisYour Guide to Advanced Cold Spray TechnologyCold Gas Dynamic Spray centers on cold gas dynamic spray (or cold sprayCS) technology, one of the most versatile thermal spray coating methods in materials engineering, and effectively describes and analyzes the main trends and developments behind the spray (coating) techniques. The book combines theory with practice to enable the reader to deeper understand the CS coatings as well as their structures and properties, and describes the state of the art in CS technology with an emphasis on all major components of the cold spray process.This book begins with an introduction to CS spray and goes on to thoroughly explain the process. It describes the different powder synthesis methods and equipment currently used, and defines the CS coating microstructure, characterization methods, and properties of CS coatings. The authors present a comprehensive approach that highlights grTrade Review"I began working in cold spray shortly after it arrived in the United States and have performed research in all areas including equipment design, process development, modeling, application development and technology transfer and I have found the book to be an excellent resource for me and for the students and staff that work in my group. … The level of detail makes it ideal for both engineers and scientists that want to learn about cold spray and for those who are already working in cold spray. This book can also be used as reference and a guide for developing new or improving current applications. In addition to the text, the detailed references provide the reader with the most up to date and comprehensive information on cold spray." —Timothy J. Eden, Ph.D., Head of the Materials Processing Division The Applied Research Laboratory, Associated Professor of Engineering Science and Mechanics, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, USA"… a useful contribution giving a lot of information about [the] rapidly changing field of cold sprayed coatings technology. … useful for the readers from academia and industry. The university lecturers may find a lot of information about fundamental aspects of cold spray coatings deposition technology and the engineers active on industrial R&D may be interested in nondestructive evaluation of coatings. Finally, the entrepreneurs… would be interested in the economic analysis [of] the cold spraying."—Lech Pawłowski, University of Limoges, FranceTable of ContentsIntroduction. Theoretical Description of Cold Spray Process. Cold Spray Powders and Equipment. Fundamentals of Cold Spray Coating Formation. Nondestructive Evaluation of Cold Spray Coatings. Application of Cold Spray. Economic Analysis of Cold Spray. References.

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Book SynopsisThis volume provides a good understanding of the binary fluid system, highlighting new dimensions of the existing Kalina cycle system, a thermodynamic process for converting thermal energy into usable mechanical power. The book illustrates that providing new flexibility leads to new research outcomes and possible new projects in this field.The information provided in the book simplifies the application of the Kalina cycle system with an easy-to-understand and thorough explanation of properties development, processes solutions, sub-system work, and total system work. There are currently no books available in the area of binary fluid system in the field of KCS with added fallibility in the operation and process design. Currently decentralized power systems are gaining more attention due to shortages in power, and cooling demands are competing with other electrical loads. This book fills a valuable information gap, providing insight into a new dimension for designers, practicing engineers, and academicians in this area.Table of ContentsHistory of Developments. Basic Thermodynamics. Thermodynamic Properties of Ammonia-Water Mixture. Binary Mixture Thermodynamic Processes. Kalina Cycle System with Low Temperature Heat Recovery. Kalina Cycle System with Intermediate Temperature Heat Recovery. Kalina Cycle System with High Temperature Heat Recovery. Cooling Cogeneration.

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Book SynopsisDer Autor gibt aus ingenieurwissenschaftlicher Sicht einen Überblick über die wesentlichen Erkenntnisse der Hydromechanik von Freistrahlturbinen. Die Strömungsprozesse und alle relevanten hydromechanischen Aspekte werden möglichst vollständig und systematisch beschrieben. Sämtliche Verluste, inklusive der hydraulischen Reibungseffekte, werden behandelt und quantifiziert. Das Nachschlagewerk richtet sich an Ingenieure, Turbinenhersteller, Kraftwerksbetreiber und Interessierte aus Lehre und Forschung im Fachbereich „Strömungsmaschinen". Trade ReviewAus den Rezensionen: "… vollständig und systematisch … Das Buch unterstützt … die gezielte Weiterentwicklung von Freistrahlturbinen … Es richtet sich an Entwicklungs- und Design-Ingenieure, an Turbinenhersteller, Kraftwerksbetreiber und Interessierte aus dem Bereich der Lehre und Forschung im Fachbereich ‘Strömungsmaschinen’. ... Ausgeführte Beispiele ergänzen einzelne Kapitel des Buches und tragen zum besseren Verständnis bei. Bislang lag in der Literatur noch kein zusammenfassendes Werk zum Themenkomplex der Freistrahlturbine vor. Das vorliegende Buch schließt diese Informations- und Wissenslücke, es enthält vielfältige Informationen und darüber hinaus viele Ansatzpunkte für weitere Forschungsarbeiten …" (in: Wasserkraft & Energie, 2009, Issue 2, S. 11)Table of ContentsArbeitsprinzip von Pelton-Turbinen.- Injektor.- Wasserstrahl.- Interaktion zwischen Wasserstrahl und Pelton-Rad.- Strömungsmechanik in der rotierenden Schaufel.- Wasserausbreitung in der Schaufel.- Austrittsbedingungen.- Austrittsverluste.- Reibungseffekte und FFT-Theorem.- Reibungsbehaftete Querströmung durch die Schaufel.- Reibungsbehaftete Längsströmung durch die Schaufel.- Ventilations- und Radreibungsverluste.- Leistungsverlust durch Lagerreibungen.- Hydraulischer und mechanischer Wirkungsgrad.- Reale hydraulische Wirkungsgradkennlinien.- Durchgangsdrehzahl und Beschleunigungsverlauf.- Hydraulische Auslegung von Pelton-Turbinen.- Mehrdüsige Pelton-Turbinen.- Geometrische und hydraulische Ähnlichkeiten.- Modellversuch und Wirkungsgradaufwertung.- Schaufelfestigkeit und Ähnlichkeitsgesetze.

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Book SynopsisProviding new students and practitioners with an easy-to-understand introduction to the theory and practice an often complicated subject, Introduction to Polymer Rheology incorporates worked problems and problems with appended answers to provide opportunities for review and further learning of more advanced concepts.Trade Review“The book is written in a relaxed style and targeted at students which do not yet have a background in transport phenomena, linear algebra, differential equations and numerical analysis, thus bridging a gap to mathematically much more demanding text books on rheology which e.g. use short hand tensor notation.” (Applied Rheology, 1 October 2013)Table of Contents1. INTRODUCTION A. Polymers and the importance of rheology B. Rheology in its simplest form Problems Suggested references, with commentary 2. STRESS A. Stress and pressure B. Organization of the stress components C. Coping with subscripts D. Typical stress tensors Appendix 2-1: Compilation of equations of motion (ssc) Appendix 2-2: Equations of motion—curvilinear quick list (ssc) Problems References 3. VELOCITY, VELOCITY GRADIENT AND RATE OF DEFORMATION A. Why velocity is simpler than location—Speedometers vs. GPS B. Velocity gradients C. Rate of deformation Appendix 3-1: Components of the rate-of-deformation tensor Appendix 3-2: Components of the continuity equation Appendix 3-3: Nomenclature and sign conventions used in popular rheology texts Problems References 4. RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN STRESS AND RATE OF DEFORMATION: THE NEWTONIAN FLUID A Material idealizations in rheology B. The Newtonian fluid Problems References 5. GENERALIZED NEWTONIAN FLUIDS — A SMALL BUT IMPORTANT STEP TOWARD A DESCRIPTION OF REAL BEHAVIOR FOR POLYMERS A. Reasons for inventing generalized Newtonian fluids — behavior of polymer melts B. Generalizing the GNF to three dimensions C. Inventing relationships for viscosity vs. shear rate D. Short primer on finding GNF parameters from data E. Summary of GNF characteristics Appendix 5-1: Fitting data with Excel Problems References 6. NORMAL STRESSES—ORDINARY BEHAVIOR FOR POLYMERS A. Introduction B. What are normal stresses C. Origin of normal stresses in simple shear D. The second normal-stress difference E. Normal-stress coefficients and empirical findings F. Transient rheological functions D. Temperature effects and superposition of steady-flow data Problems References 7. EXPERIMENTAL METHODS A. Measurement of viscosity B. Normal stresses from shearing flows C. Extensional rheology D. Specialized geometries E. Flow visualization and other rheo-optical methods F. Micro and nano rheology Appendix 7-1: Numerical derivatives Appendix 7-2: Velocity-profile correction for non-Newtonian fluids Appendix 7-3: Incorporation of slip into the velocity-profile correction— the Mooney correction Appendix 7-4: Normal stresses using the cone-and-plate geometry Appendix 7-5: Desktop rheo-optical experiment Problems References 8. STRAIN, SMALL AND LARGE A. Displacement B. Infinitesimal strain C. Hookean solids D. Finite strain E. The Lodge elastic fluid and variants F. The Cauchy strain measure G. Fixing up integral equations based on C and C-1 Appendix 8-1: The relaxation function Appendix 8-2: Constant-rate extension of the LEF Problems References 9. MOLECULAR ORIGINS OF RHEOLOGICAL BEHAVIOR A. Description of polymer molecules B. The Rouse chain—a limited description of polymer behavior C. Other chain-like models D. Dealing with entanglements E. Summary of predictions of molecular theory Problems References 10. ELEMENTARY POLYMER PROCESSING CONCEPTS A. Simple laboratory processing methods B. Elementary extrusion concepts C. A downstream process—spinning D. Summary Appendix 10-1: Densities of melts at elevated temperatures Problems References 11. QUALITY-CONTROL RHEOLOGY A. Examples of methods used by various industries B. Test precision Appendix 11-1: ASTM tests methods for rheological characterization Problems References 12. FLOW OF MODIFIED POLYMERS AND POLYMERS WITH SUPERMOLECULAR STRUCTURE A. Polymers filled with particulates B. Liquid crystallinity and rheology C. Polymers with microphase separation in melts or solutions D. Covalent crosslinking of polymers Appendix 12-1: Van 't Hoff equation applied to gelation Problems References ANSWERS TO SELECTED PROBLEMS

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Book SynopsisConcentrating on open channel flow, this textbook enables students to grasp the fundamentals of fluid mechanics and their various applications. Physical rather than mathematical concepts are emphasized. The text has been revised to include new illustrations and the results of recent research.Table of ContentsFundamentals. Fluid Statics. Kinematics of Fluid Motion. Systems, Control Volumes, Conservation of Mass, and The ReynoldsTransport Theorem. Flow of an Incompressible Ideal Fluid. The Impulse-Momentum Principle. Flow of a Real Fluid. Similitude, Dimensional Analysis and Normalization of Equations ofMotion. Flow in Pipes. Flow in Open Channels. Lift and Drag--Incompressible Flow. Introduction to Fluid Machinery. Flow of Compressible Fluids. Fluid Measurements. Appendices. Index.

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Book SynopsisThe physics and chemistry underlying what happens at the surface of two liquid substances has applications in purification of nuclear waste, emulsion technology, textile processing, cosmetics, paper production, and mineral extraction processes.Table of ContentsTHERMODYNAMICS OF INTERFACES. Introduction to Classical Thermodynamics. Measurement of Interfacial Tension. Adsorption at Liquid Interfaces. ELECTRIFIED INTERFACES. Interfacial Potentials. Electrocapillarity. Energetics of Extraction. STRUCTURE OF INTERFACES. Interfacial Structures and Electrical Double Layers. CHEMISTRY AT LIQUID INTERFACES. Interfacial Catalysis. Light Energy Conversion at Liquid-Liquid Interfaces: Artificial Photosynthetic Systems. MEMBRANES. Membrane Thermodynamics and Electrostatics. Mechanics of Interfaces. Bibliography. Appendix. Index.

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Book SynopsisThis two-volume work is detailed enough to serve as a text and comprehensive enough to stand as a reference. Volume 1, Fluid Mechanics, summarizes the key experiments that show how polymeric fluids differ from structurally simple fluids, then presents, in rough historical order, various methods for solving polymer fluid dynamics problems. Volume 2, Kinetic Theory, uses molecular models and the methods of statistical mechanics to obtain relations between bulk flow behavior and polymer structure. Includes end-of-chapter problems and extensive appendixes.Table of ContentsPOLYMER MODELS AND EQUILIBRIUM PROPERTIES. Mechanical Models for Polymer Molecules. Equilibrium Configurations of Polymer Molecules. ELEMENTARY APPROACH TO KINETIC THEORY. Elastic Dumbbell Models. The Rigid Dumbbell and Multibead-Rod Models. The Bead-Spring Chain Models. General Bead-Rod-Spring Models. A GENERAL PHASE-SPACE KINETIC THEORY. Phase-Space Theory of Polymeric Liquids. Phase-Space Theory for Dilute Solutions. Phase-Space Theory for Concentrated Solutions and Melts. ELEMENTARY KINETIC THEORY FOR NETWORK MODELS. Network Theories for Polymer Melts and ConcentratedSolutions. APPENDICES. Summary of Continuum Mechanics Notation and Results. Useful Mathematical Formulas. Author Index. Subject Index.

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Book SynopsisThis two-volume work is detailed enough to serve as a text and comprehensive enough to stand as a reference. Volume 1, Fluid Mechanics, summarizes the key experiments that show how polymeric fluids differ from structurally simple fluids, then presents, in rough historical order, various methods for solving polymer fluid dynamics problems. Volume 2, Kinetic Theory, uses molecular models and the methods of statistical mechanics to obtain relations between bulk flow behavior and polymer structure. Includes end-of-chapter problems and extensive appendixes.Table of ContentsNewtonian vs Non-Newtonian Behavior. Elementary Constitutive Equations and Their Use in Solving FluidDynamics Problems. Nonlinear Viscoelastic Constitutive Equations and Their Use inSolving Fluid Dynamics Problems. Continuum Mechanics and Its Use in Solving Fluid DynamicsProblems. Polymer Models and Equilibrium Properties. Elementary Approach to Kinetic Theory. A General Phase-Space Kinetic Theory. Elementary Kinetic Theory for Networks Models.

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Book SynopsisThis volume contains the proceedings of the 2nd French-Russian Workshop on Experiment, Modelisation, Computation in Flow, Turbulence and Combustion, held in Sophia-Antipolis, France, in 1993. Contributors from the fields of experimental and computational fluid mechanics present the latest advances.Table of ContentsPartial table of contents: A Mortar Element Method for an Approximate Navier-Stokes Solver (Y.Achdou, et al.). Recent Shock Tube and Shock Tunnel Studies Using the MarseilleFacilities (R. Brun). Chemical Non-Equilibrium Flows: Precision of Calculations withEmphasis on Diffusion Approximations (G. Duffa, et al.). Dissipative Implicit Centred Methods for MultidimensionalHyperbolic Problems (A. Lerat). The Experimental Investigation of Unsteady Separated Flows (A.Antonov). Kinetically Consistent Finite Difference Schemes and TheirApplication to Transient Flow Prediction (B. Chetverushkin). Numerical Simulation of Compressible Gas Flow (Yu.Golovachov). Real-Gas Effects on Rarefied Hypersonic Flow Over a Concave Body(M. Ivanov, et al.). Numerical and Asymptotic Investigation of 3D Non-Uniform ViscousGas Flows Over Bodies with Permeable Surface (S. Peigin). Index.

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