Applied Computational Fluid Dynamics (Hardcover)

This important reference describes the latest techniques and real-life applications of computational fluid dynamics (CFD) and heat transfer in aeronautics, materials processing and manufacturing, electronic cooling, and environmental control. Includes new material from experienced researchers in the field Complete with detailed equations for fluid flow and heat transfer, Applied Computational Fluid Dynamics provides a state-of-the-art review of dynamic and thermal turbulence modeling discusses the impact of unsteadiness in turbine flows for the first time in book form reviews numerical results of modeling plastic extrusion, optical fiber drawing, casting, and heat treatment highlights methods and codes for grid generation describes CFD's role in improving aircraft engine efficiency, air quality control, and electronic cooling rates for the first time in a single source points the way toward solutions for acid deposition, global climate warming, and related dilemmas resolves practical problems for inlet, duct, and nozzle flows elucidates the thermal design of computer components, along with passive thermal control techniques and more Featuring more than 500 figures and equations as well as case studies, Applied Computational Fluid Dynamics serves as an excellent reference for mechanical, chemical, civil, lubrication, automotive, heat transfer, aerospace, industrial, materials process, environmental, marine, and fluid dynamics engineers; electronic product, thermal, and turbomachinery designers; materials scientists; computational physicists; and graduate students in these disciplines.