Engineering: Mechanics of fluids

Analysis and Modelling of Non-Steady Flow in Pipe and Channel Networks deals with flows in pipes and channel networks from the standpoints of hydraulics and modelling techniques and methods.

This textbook explains the meaning of heat and work and the definition of energy and energy systems.

Stochastic differential equations (SDEs) are a powerful tool in science, mathematics, economics and finance.

This book comprehensively describes the operating principles and theoretical foundations of solar chimneys.

Microfluidics: Modeling, Mechanics and Mathematics, Second Edition provides a practical, lab-based approach to nano- and microfluidics, including a wealth of practical techniques, protocols and experiments ready to be put into practice in both research and industrial settings.

Existing coastal management and defense approaches are not well suited to meet the challenges of climate change and related uncertanities.

The book covers the classical areas of technical thermodynamics: The first part deals with the basic equations for energy conversion and idealized fluids.

This book provides an elementary introduction to some one-dimensional fluid flow problems involving shock waves in air.

This book comprises select proceedings of the 1st International Conference on Heat Transfer and Fluid Dynamics (AHTFD 22).

This volume gathers the latest advances, innovations and applications in the field of cable dynamics and aerodynamics, as presented by leading researchers and engineers at the 3rd International Symposium on Dynamics and Aerodynamics of Cables (ISDAC), held in Rome, Italy on June 15-17, 2023.

The study of wall-bounded turbulent ows is of considerable interest from both scienti c and practical view points.

This book presents systematic research results on curved shock wave-curved compression surface applied to the compression surface design of supersonic-hypersonic inlet, which is a brand new inlet design.

The General Assembly of the International Union of Theoretical and Applied Mechanics in its meeting on August 28, 1994, selected for 1996 only four Mechanics Symposia, of which ours is the only one related to Fluid Mechanics: Variable Density Low Speed Turbulent Flows.

This book describes cutting edge technology using supercritical fluids for the production of foodstuffs, medicals, and polymers.

This book introduces novel methods for leak and blockage detection in pipelines.

The call for papers for the rUTAM-Symposium on Mechanics of Passive and Active Flow Control brought an overwhelming response of applications for contributions.

This updated edition of a widely admired text provides a user-friendly introduction to the field that requires only routine mathematics.

This book reports on the latest knowledge concerning critical phenomena arising in fluid-structure interaction due to movement and/or deformation of bodies.

This book provides a detailed analysis of absorption refrigeration systems, covering single effect to multi-effect systems and their applications.

This book addresses the linear and nonlinear two-phase stability of the one-dimensional Two-Fluid Model (TFM) material waves and the numerical methods used to solve it.

This book provides a state-of-the-art review of recent analytical developments on multi-outlets pipe flow hydraulics and alternative hydraulic design concepts.

This book presents an introduction to viscoelasticity; in particular, to the the- ories of dilute polymer solutions and melts, and dilute suspensions of rigid particles in viscous and incompressible fluids.

This thesis offers new insights into the fluid flow behavior of automotive centrifugal compressors operating under near-stall conditions.

This book explores the dynamics and vibration properties of gearboxes, with a focus on geared rotor systems.

In the critical work of maintaining power plant machinery, operating difficulties with centrifugal pumps will inevitably occur because of the essential requirement for electric power plants to operate at all times throughout the year.

3D Printing and Microfluidics in Dermatology provides a thorough exploration and applications of three-dimensional (3D) printing and microfluidics within the field of dermatology.

This book reports on cutting-edge research in the broad fields of mechanical engineering and mechanics.

This thesis presents an accurate and advanced numerical methodology to remedy difficulties such as direct numerical simulation of magnetohydrodynamic (MHD) flow in computational fluid dynamics (CFD), grid generation processes in tokamak fusion facilities, and the coupling between the surface tension force and Lorentz force in the metallurgical industry.

This book systematically introduces engineering fluid mechanics in a simple and understandable way, focusing on the basic concepts, principles and methods.

Covers the theory and applications of using weak form theory in incompressible fluid-thermal sciences Giving you a solid foundation on the Galerkin finite-element method (FEM), this book promotes the use of optimal modified continuous Galerkin weak form theory to generate discrete approximate solutions to incompressible-thermal Navier-Stokes equations.

This book is an expanded form of the monograph, Dropwise Condensation on Inclined Textured Surfaces, Springer, 2013, published earlier by the authors, wherein a mathematical model for dropwise condensation of pure vapor over inclined textured surfaces was presented, followed by simulations and comparison with experiments.

This book covers theoretical and experimental findings at the interface between fluid mechanics, heat transfer and energy technologies.

Interdisciplinary and Advanced Topics in Science and Engineering, Volume 3: Separation of Flow presents the problem of the separation of fluid flow.

This book details the effort to build a large ship capable of traveling at 100 knots, from historical and technical perspectives.

The Mechanics of Inhaled Pharmaceutical Aerosols: An Introduction, Second Edition provides a concise, but thorough exposition of fundamental concepts in the field of pharmaceutical aerosols.

This book familiarises students with the basic elements of fluid mechanics and provides a comprehensive foundation for more advanced courses.

Pipelines are essential facilities for the transportation of fluids in various industries.

This study discusses issues of optimal water management in a complex distribution system.

Two-Phase Flow in Refrigeration Systems presents recent developments from the authors' extensive research programs on two-phase flow in refrigeration systems.

This book explores the outcomes on flow control research activities carried out within the framework of two EU-funded projects focused on training-through-research of Marie Sklodowska-Curie doctoral students.

Hydraulic machinery such as turbines and pumps are widely used.

Aeroform: Designing for Wind and Air Movement provides a comprehensive introduction to applying aerodynamic principles to architectural design.

This self-contained book provides an introduction to the flow-oscillator modeling of vortex-induced bluff-body oscillations.

Comprehensive overview of research on clouds and their role in our present and future climate, for advanced students and researchers.

This book presents the select proceedings of the International Conference on Recent Advancements in Mechanical Engineering (ICRAME 2020).

This book provides an overview of advanced prediction and verification technologies for aerodynamics and aerothermodynamics and assesses a number of critical issues in advanced hypersonic vehicle design.

This book starts with a discussion of nonlinear ordinary differential equations, bifurcation theory and Hamiltonian dynamics.