Computational Fluid Mechanics And Heat Transfer (Series in Computational Methods and Physical Processes in Mechanics and Thermal Sciences)

by John C. Tannehill, Dale A. Anderson, Richard H. Pletcher

Publisher: Taylor & Francis
ISBN: 1591690374

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Thoroughly updated to include the latest developments in the field, this classic text on finite-difference and finite-volume computational methods maintains the fundamental concepts covered in the first edition. As an introductory text for advanced undergraduates and first-year graduate students, Computational Fluid Mechanics and Heat Transfer, Third Edition provides the background necessary for solving complex problems in fluid mechanics and heat transfer.

Divided into two parts, the book first lays the groundwork for the essential concepts preceding the fluids equations in the second part. It includes expanded coverage of turbulence and large-eddy simulation (LES) and additional material included on detached-eddy simulation (DES) and direct numerical simulation (DNS). Designed as a valuable resource for practitioners and students, new homework problems have been added to further enhance the student’s understanding of the fundamentals and applications.

This introductory text provides advanced undergraduates and beginning graduate students the background necessary for solving complex problems in fluid mechanics and heat transfer. It emphasizes finite- difference methods, and is divided into two parts: the fundamentals of finite-difference methods, and applications involving the equations of fluid mechanics and heat transfer. Canned programs for specific problems do not appear in the text so that the students can construct their own, thereby strengthening their ability to work with algorithms. Chapters end with problems requiring numerical implementation of text material.

Book Description

This comprehensive text provides basic fundamentals of computational theory and computational methods. The book is divided into two parts. The first part covers material fundamental to the understanding and application of finite-difference methods. The second part illustrates the use of such methods in solving different types of complex problems encountered in fluid mechanics and heat transfer. The book is replete with worked examples and problems provided at the end of each chapter.

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