Fundamentals of Compressible Flow - Hardcover

Yahya, S. M.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1906574324 ISBN 13: 9781906574321

Publisher: New Academic Science, 2009

Synopsis

-Begins with basic definitions and formulae.
-Separate chapters on adiabatic flow, isentropic flow and rate equations.
-Includes basics of the atmosphere, and measuring techniques.
-Separate sections on wind tunnels, laser techniques, hot wires, flow measurement and gas dynamics laboratory.
-Discusses applications in aircraft and rocket propulsion, space flights and pumping of natural gas.
-Contains large number of solved and unsolved problems.

ABOUT THE BOOK:

The subject of compressible flow or gas dynamics deals with the thermo-fluid dynamic problems of gases and vapours, hence it is now an important part of both undergraduate and postgraduate curricula. Compressible Flow covers this subject in fourteen well organised chapters in a lucid style. A large mass of theoretical material and equations has been supported by a number of figures and graphical depictions. Moreover, the revised edition has an additional chapter on miscellaneous problems in compressible flow (gas dynamics) which has been designed to support the tutorials, practice exercises and examinations. Problems have been specially chosen for students and engineers in the areas of aerospace, chemical, gas and mechanical engineering. Also the author's broad teaching experience is reflected in the clarity, and systematic and logical presentation of the book.

CONTENTS:
-Definitions and Basic Relations
-The Energy Equation
-Rate Equations for a Control Volume
-Isentropic Flow with Variable Area
-Wave Motion
-Flow with Normal Shock Waves
-Flow with Oblique Shock Waves
-Flow in Constant Area Ducts with Friction
-Flow in Constant Area Ducts with Heat Transfer
-Multi-dimensional Flow
-Methods of Measurement
-Aircraft Propulsion
-Rocket Propulsion
-Miscellaneous Problems in Compressible Flow

READERSHIP:

-UG/PG students and teachers of aerospace, chemical and mechanical engineering
-University and college libraries
-Researchers and professionals of engineering
-Research labs/industries.

Also available:

Analysis & Design of Control Systems using MATLAB - ISBN 1906574197
Turbulent Flow - ISBN 1906574316

About this title

About the Author

S M Yahya, till recently was serving as a Guest Professor in the Mechanical Engineering Department of I.I.T. Delhi. He obtained his Ph.D. in Turbomachinery from the University of Liverpool, U.K. in 1965. He has been associated with the Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi since 1967 and was the head of the Department (Mechanical Engineering) during 1987-90. Professor Yahya has designed and taught courses in Gas Dynamics, Turbomachinery and Power Plants for undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. He was the Chairman of ISABE (International Symposium on Air Breathing Engines), Cincinnati, USA.

Besides numerous research publications he is also the author of Turbomachines, Elementary Gas Dynamics, Gas Tables and Turbines, Compressors and Fans.

Edition details

• Publisher: New Academic Science
• Publication date: 2009
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1906574324
• ISBN 13: 9781906574321
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 4
• Number of pages: 576