Essential Computational Fluid Dynamics

by Oleg Zikanov

Publisher: Wiley
ISBN: 0470423293

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Book Description

As modern advancements continue to generate growth in computer power, and as new, more accurate and effective numerical techniques are developed, computational fluid dynamics is emerging as a primary method for analyzing fluid flows and heat transfer. CFD is used in many areas, such as astrophysics, weather prediction, and biomedical research, but mainly in engineering, where it has become an everyday tool of design and optimization. Essential Computational Fluid Dynamics shows why it is imperative for newcomers in this field as well as for experienced engineers to understand the basics of CFD analysis in order to apply available CFD software correctly and efficiently. This indispensable companion:

• Introduces computational fluid dynamics to undergraduate and graduate students, as well as to working professionals in the areas of practical applications of CFD, such as mechanical, civil, chemical, or environmental engineering
• Focuses on the needs of someone who wants to apply the CFD software and understand how it works, rather than develop new codes
• Covers all the major topics, from the basics of discretization to turbulence modeling and uncertainty analysis
• Discusses complex issues using simple examples and rein-forces learning with problems

The essential introductory guide to computational fluid dynamics

With expert guidance and a wealth of useful techniques, this book offers a clear, concise, and accessible account of the essentials needed to conduct and interpret a CFD analysis.

About the Author

Oleg Zikanov is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Michigan–Dearborn.

Customer Reviews

As the book says, this is the basics, the essential. Don't expect to be a master after reading this, but it may arise your interest for the topic in a cool way. I think it could go deeper on details though, the author introduces you to the cfd but you MUST buy another book to make it for real, since its written on the cover "essential" i will not judge the book over this...

Can be a real good choice in case u know nothing

The book gives you a complete introduction to the principles of Computational Fluid Dynamic (CFD) analysis. I would like to say it's a guidance book. The materiel is essential, you do need some background or fundamental knowledge to understand the content in the book. If you have the knowledge already, it will be time-saving to go through the book. Otherwise, you can use the book as a guidance to find more detailed materiel in most common fluid dynamic books. So, this book is helpful for both expert-level and entry-level people.