Computational Fluid Dynamics for Engineers: From Panel to Navier-Stokes Methods with Computer Programs - Softcover

Cebeci, Tuncer; Shao, Jian P.; Kafyeke, Fassi; Laurendeau, Eric

Softcover

ISBN 10: 3540244514 ISBN 13: 9783540244516

Publisher: Springer, 2005

Synopsis

This introduction to computational fluid dynamics serves as a unique advanced-undergraduate text that brings together Cebeci's lifelong experience as a teacher at the University of California and a senior scientist for Boeing Company. Conservation equations for compressible and incompressible flows are the prime theme. The text concentrates on finite difference and finite volume methods and mostly treats two-dimensional flows, while it also keeps key arguments general enough to apply to the three-dimensional case as well. It also provides methods for solving model parabolic, elliptic and hyperbolic equations, and two chapters address boundary-layer equations. The treatment of the transition from laminar to turbulent flow makes use of the en method. Further topics are grid generation methods and extensive discussions of the Euler and the Navier-Stokes equations.

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From the Back Cover

This book introduces a wide range of Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) methods used in the aerospace industry to solve engineering problems. Its format is arranged so that students and practicing engineers can understand the fundamental principles used in CFD, with sample computer programs for the solution of model problems.

It begins with the conservation equations of fluid mechanics, including those relevant to turbulence models and continues with descriptions of numerical methods for the solution of parabolic, elliptic and hyperbolic forms. The methods are then applied in detail to solve equations for inviscid incompressible flows, boundary-layer flows, stability and transition calculations, inviscid compressible flows, and incompressible viscous flows and compressible viscous flows. A chapter is devoted to grid generation techniques for structured and unstructured grid methods, which are an integral part of modern CFD methods.

The emphasis is on two-dimensional equations in order to present the material in a modest sized book. Source codes for selected problems are given so that the reader can understand how those methods are implemented in FORTRAN and C languages, while exercises provide more hands-on experience.

Review

From the reviews:

"The narrow range of analytic solutions or solutions with little numeric effort requires the development of powerful computational fluid dynamics (CFD). ... The aim of this book is to introduce CFD. ... Most of the chapters include some examples with solutions and at the end a greater number of problems for own studies. The book is very useful for students and practising engineers." (Bernd Platzer, ZAMM - Zeitschrift für Angewandte Mathematik und Mechanik, Vol. 86 (11), 2006)

"This book is intended for use in the classroom, as the textbook for a two-semester course for advanced undergraduate and first-year graduate students. ... this book provides a solid introduction to CFD ... ." (Pasquale Cinella, AJAA-Journal, Vol. 44 (11), 2006)

Edition details

• Publisher: Springer
• Publication date: 2005
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 3540244514
• ISBN 13: 9783540244516
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 396