Onward Currents: A Journey Through Dynamic Fluid Flows

Immerse yourself in the captivating world of fluid dynamics with this comprehensive and engaging book. Discover the fundamental principles that govern the motion of fluids, from the gentle flow of water to the turbulent forces that shape our world.

Delve into the essence of fluid dynamics, exploring the properties of fluids, the distinct flow regimes they exhibit, and the governing equations that dictate their behavior. Understand the conservation of mass, momentum, and energy, and delve into the depths of the Navier-Stokes equations, the cornerstone of fluid mechanics.

Unravel the mysteries of potential flows, characterized by their irrotational nature. Harness the power of the velocity potential and uncover its applications in various scenarios. Explore the concept of complex potential, a valuable tool for analyzing complex flow patterns.

Venture into the realm of viscous flows, where viscosity governs the frictional forces within fluids. Investigate the boundary layer concept, a thin yet significant region where viscous effects dominate. Delve into momentum and energy transport mechanisms, and explore flow separation, a phenomenon where fluids detach from surfaces, with implications in engineering applications.

Discover the world of compressible flows, where density variations become significant. Introduce the Mach number, a key parameter distinguishing compressible from incompressible flows. Examine isentropic flows, characterized by constant entropy, and delve into the concept of shock waves, abrupt transitions in fluid properties. Explore applications of compressible flows in nozzles and supersonic flight.

Investigate multi-phase flows, involving the interaction of multiple fluid phases. Explore gas-liquid flows, solid-liquid flows, and gas-solid flows, along with their diverse applications in industries such as oil and gas, chemical processing, and fluidized bed reactors.

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Publisher ‏: ‎ PageBook24.com (January 13, 2025)
Language : ‎ English
Dimensions ‏: ‎ 6 x 9 inches
Pages ‏: ‎ 175 pages

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