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General Computational Fluid Dynamics Books

Computational Methods for Fluid Dynamics
Joel H. Ferziger and Milovan Peric
Springer-Verlag, 1999
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This book provides an overview of the advanced techniques used to solve problems in fluid mechanics on computers and describes in detail those most often used in practice. The book shows common roots and basic principles for many apparently different methods, including finite volume discretizations, unsteady flows, inviscid and viscous flows, methods for solving systems of linear and nonlinear equations, moving grids, etc. Furthermore, the issues of numerical accuracy, estimation, and reduction of numerical errors are dealt with in detail, with many examples.
-- Springer-Verlag

Modeling and Computation of Boundary-Layer Flows
Turner Cebeci, J. Cousteix
Springer-Verlag, 1999
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This book is an introduction to computational fluid dynamics with emphasis on the solution of the boundary-layer equations and the modeling and computation of boundary-layer flows. It also provides readers with a good understanding of the basic principles of fluid dynamics and numerical methods. A variety of readers, including undergraduate and graduate students, teachers or scientists working in aerodynamics or hydrodynamics will find the text interesting. The subjects covered in this book include laminar and , turbulent boundary layers and laminar--turbulent transition. The viscous--inviscid coupling between the boundary layer and the inviscid flow is also addressed. Two-dimensional and three-dimensional incompressible flows are considered. Physical and numerical aspects of boundary-layer flows are described in detail in 12 chapters. A large number of homework problems are included.
-- Springer-Verlag

Computational Fluid Dynamics: The Basics with Applications
McGraw-Hill Series in Mechanical Engineering
John D. Anderson, Jr.
Mc Graw Hill, 1995
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A must read for anyone with an interest in CFD. Having suffered through several cryptic books on fluid dynamics, I found this one quite refreshing, and student friendly. The author spends a great deal of time developing and giving the reader an appreciation for the complete Navier-Stokes equations. Then he carefully explains the mathematical behavior of various flows, giving the reader an understanding of well posedness for different flow regimes. The section on discretization and solution techniques focuses on the right and wrong way to obtain stable solutions. Finally, the applications provide complete step by step guidance that is very helpful to the novice in this field. In the preface the author speaks of the "joys of CFD", and by the final chapter, the reader can indeed share this view. I wish this book had been around 22 years ago when I was in college - it's suitable for students and professionals.
-- A reader from Lexington, Kentucky

Numerical Heat Transfer and Fluid Flow
Computational Methods in Mechanics and Thermal Science
S.V. Patankar
Hemisphere Pub, 1980
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Best and most convincing exposition of numerical techniques. This book should be the first one you want to read on numerical modelling of fluid flow and heat transfer. The book is developed in the context of the author's SIMPLER methodology of analyzing incompressible flow but the derived insights from the explanation will be invaluable for any serious computational fluid dynamicist. The single most positive factor about this book is that it's concise and to the point and everything is described from a very physical and tangible perspective.

Computational Fluid Mechanics and Heat Transfer
Series in Computational and Physical Processes in Mechanics and Thermal Sciences
John C. Tannehill, Dale A. Anderson and Richard H. Pletcher
Taylor & Francis, 1997
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This new edition of a classic text has been thoroughly updated to include all the latest developments while still preserving the fundamental ideas covered in the first edition which remain important for mastery of the discipline. As an introductory text for advanced undergraduates and/or first year graduate students, it provides the background necessary for solving complex problems in fluid mechanics and heat transfer.
-- Taylor & Francis

This book comes very close to perfection... clear articulation of fundamental knowledge in the discipline and the relationship of this information to previous and ongoing work as well as the appropriate use of this learning.
-- AIAA Journal

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 News, Inc., Portland, Or.

Computational Fluid Dynamics : An Introduction
John F. Wendt
Springer-Verlag, 1996
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The book provides an elementary tutorial presentation on computational fluid dynamics (CFD), emphasizing the fundamentals and surveying a variety of solution techniques whose applications range from low speed incompressible flow to hypersonic flow. It is aimed at persons who have little or no experience in this field, both recent graduates as well as professional engineers, and will provide an insight to the philosophy and power of CFD, an understanding of the mathematical nature of the fluid dynamics equations, and a familiarity with various solution techniques. For the second edition the text has been revised and updated, and Chapter 9 has been completely rewritten. "... the book is highly recommended as an introduction for engineers, physicists and applied mathematicians to CFD."
-- Springer-Verlag

Computational Fluid Dynamics Vol 1
Klaus A. Hoffmann and Steve T. Chiang
Engineering Education System, 1998
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Computational Fluid Dynamics Vol 2
Klaus A. Hoffmann and Steve T. Chiang
Engineering Education System, 1998
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Computational Techniques for Fluid Dynamics 1
Fundamental and General Techniques
C.A.J. Fletcher; S. A. Orszag, M. Holt and Roland Glowinski (Editors)
Springer-Verlag, 1991
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This well-known 2-volume textbook provides senior undergraduate and postgraduate engineers, scientists and applied mathematicians with the specific techniques, and the framework to develop skills in using the techniques in the various branches of computational fluid dynamics. Volume 1 systematically develops fundamental computational techniques, partial differential equations including convergence, stability and consistency and equation solution methods. A unified treatment of finite difference, finite element, finite volume and spectral methods, as alternative means of discretion, is emphasized. For the second edition the author also compiled a separately available manual of solutions to the many exercises to be found in the main text.
-- Springer-Verlag

Computational Techniques for Fluid Dynamics 2
Specific Techniques for Differential Flow Categories
C. A. J. Fletcher
Springer-Verlag, 1991
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This well-known 2-volume textbook provides senior undergraduate and postgraduate engineers, scientists and applied mathematicians with the specific techniques, and the framework to develop skills in using the techniques in the various branches of computational fluid dynamics. In Volume 2 specific techniques are described for inviscid, compressible, boundary layer and separating flow. Grid generation and the use of generalized coordinates for complex geometric domains are dealt with in detail. The most modern methods (including many computer programs) are described in connection with real problems in the field of fluid dynamics. For the the second edition the author also compiled a separately available manual of solutions to the many exercises to be found in the main text.
-- Springer-Verlag

Computational Techniques for Fluid Dynamics: A Solution Manual
Springer Series in Computational Physics
K. Srinivas, C. A. J. Fletcher
Springer-Verlag, 1992
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This complementary text provides detailed solutions for the problems that appear in C.A.J. Fletcher's treatise Computational Techniques for Fluid Dynamics. The solutions are indicated in enough detail for the reader to complete any intermediate steps. Many of the problems require a computer program to be written, some of which are completely new; their listing forms part of the solution. Many problems are substantial enough to be considered mini-projects, and they should encourage the reader to explore extensions and further developments. Although targeted at instructors, the manual should be of considerable interest for mechanical engineers and fluid dynamicists.
-- Springer-Verlag

Computational Methods for Fluid Flow
R. Peyret and T. D. Taylor
Springer-Verlag, 1990
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Computational Modeling for Fluid Flow and Interfacial Transport
Transport Processes in Engineering, Vol 5
Wei Shyy (Editor)
Elsevier Science Ltd, 1993
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Gives an overview of the state-of-the-art which is very instructive and illuminating. Numerous results are presented in clear, graphical form. The reference list is very extensive - over 300 entries. It is a very high quality book, certainly a must for engineering libraries.
-- Drying Technology

Is highly suitable for research students in applied mathematics and mechanical and chemical engineering who will either be implementing finite differencing schemes or studying interfacial transport. The experienced researcher will also benefit from the lucid reviews in these fields.
-- The Chemical Engineering Journal

Incompressible Computational Fluid Dynamics : Trends and Advances
M.D.Gunzburger and R.A. Nicolaides (Editors)
Notes on Numerical Fluid Mechanics, Vol. 45
Cambridge University Press, 1993
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Incompressible Computational Fluid Dynamics highlights an emerging and important discipline, with numerous applications in industry and science. Its methods employ rigorous mathematical analysis far beyond what is presently possible for compressible flows. Vortex methods, finite elements, and spectral methods are emphasized.
-- Cambridge University Press

Fluid Dynamics: Theoretical and Computational Approaches, Second Edition
Z. U. A. Warsi
CRC Press, 1998
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Fluid Dynamics presents the basic development of equations in coordinate-invariant form and their use in solving problems in laminar and turbulent flows. This book presents a thorough examination of fluid dynamics by combining fundamental principles with systematic, mathematical, and computational approaches.
-- CRC Press

A graduate text for students in fluid dynamics who have already acquired sufficient knowledge of physical concepts and want to learn the theoretical aspects. Provides a connected treatment of the subject of fluid dynamics with emphasis on the physical interpretations of the derived results, using the method of vector and tensor analysis. After the initial development, the main thrust is on problems in incompressible and compressible laminar and turbulent flows.
-- Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.

Applied Computational Fluid Dynamics
Mechanical Engineering Series
Vijay K. Garg (Editor)
Marcel Dekker, 1998
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This 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. 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.
-- Marcel Dekker

Reflecting the mushrooming of computational capability and experimentation costs, as well as the non-practicality of solving analytically the complex equations governing the engineering design of fluid flow and thermal systems, contributors to these nine chapters illustrate the basic mathematical concepts, problems, diverse applications, and future directions of the major design tool of numerical simulation of computational fluid dynamics. The CFD modeling process is described for inlet, duct, nozzle, and turbine flows, as well as for air quality control. Intended for those in the environmental sciences, energy systems, mechanical and chemical engineering, and aerospace fields.
-- Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.

Computational Fluid Dynamics '94
Proceedings of the Second European Conference, Stuttgart, Germany
Jacques Periaux, Ernst-Heinrich Hirschel (Editors)
John Wiley & Sons, 1994
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Using Computational Fluid Dynamics
C. T. Shaw
Prentice Hall, 1992
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Computational Fluid Dynamics, '92
Proceedings of the 1st European Conference, Brussels, Belgium, 7-11 September, 1992
Ch Hirsch, Jacques Periaux, Wilhelm Kordulla (Editors)
Elsevier Science, 1992
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Computational Fluid Dynamics: An Introduction for Engineers
M. B. Abbot and D. R. Basco
Longman Scientific & Technical, John Wiley & Sons, 1989
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Fundamentals of Computational Fluid Dynamics
P.J. Roache
Hermosa Publisher, 1998
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Computational Fluid Dynamics : Proceedings
Graham De Vahl Davis, Clive Fletcher (Editor)
North-Holland, 1988
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Computational Fluid Dynamics
P.J. Roache
Hermosa Publisher, 1972
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Fluid Mechanics
L. D. Landau and E. M. Lifshitz
Pergamon Press, Oxford, 1959
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Engineering Fluid Mechanics
John A. Roberson, Clayton T. Crowe
John Wiley & Sons, 1996
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This updated edition of the bestselling, extremely student-friendly textbook provides a comprehensive introduction to fluid mechanics. Presents the concepts in a logical format with complete word descriptions to supplement the mathematical developments. Using the control volume approach, the authors devote separate chapters to important principles of mass, momentum, and energy. Chapters on pipe flow, lift and drag, experimental measurements, turbomachinery, and computational fluid mechanics offer an essential foundation for engineering applications. Includes scores of example and homework problems, line drawings, and photographs.
-- John Wiley & Sons

A textbook for an introductory course, focused on helping students get a feel for flow patterns, pressure variation, and shear stress in fluid flow. The first half is generally devoted to basic principles, though some practical applications are also demonstrated in the examples and problems. The second half surveys applications of the principals to engineering problems. The sixth edition includes new material on deriving the Navier- Stokes equation and the visualization of flow, extended discussion of other topics, and new and revised problems. No dates are noted for earlier editions.
-- Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.

Computational Fluid Dynamics Review 1995
M. Hafez (Editor)
John Wiley & Sons
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The success of CFD as a tool for the analysis of many fundamental and practical fluid dynamics problems justifies this publication which serves as a state-of-the-art reference, capturing the multidisciplinary spirit of CFD in SI in-depth articles. Together, they provide a comprehensive review of research on fluid flow, viscous flow (incompressible and compressible) and turbulence needs testing of previously advocated fundamental concepts and computer-based techniques. Findings from numerous international conferences are also shared.

-- John Wiley & Sons

Mechanics of Fluids
McGraw-Hill Series in Mechanical Engineering
Irving H. Shames
McGraw-Hill, 1982
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This revision of a classic fluid mechanics text is updated with the addition of new IBM PC computer problems, both short answer and longer projects.

-- McGraw-Hill

Numerical Simulation of Heat Transfer and Fluid Flow on a Personal Computer
Susumu Kotake and Kunio Hijikata; Toru Fusegi (Translator)
Elsevier Science Ltd, 1993
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Includes book and disk.

Computational Fluid Dynamics - Mecanique Des Fluides Numerique
Les Houches Session Lvix 28 Juin-30 Juillet 1993
M. Lesieur, P. Comte, J. Zinn-Justin (Editors)
North-Holland, 1996
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Presents the basic numerical methods for CFD and turbulence, and investigates applications of CFD in engineering in the environment. A physical and engineering section includes chapters on methods used in compressible CFD and compressible flows, principles of vortex and random-vortex methods, and numerical simulations of variable-density flows at low Mach numbers. A section on geophysical fluid dynamics discusses topics such as three-dimensional turbulent phenomena in clouds, large-eddy systems, and quasi-geostrophic models of ocean circulation. Final chapters focus on applications of mathematical and computing developments to incompressible and compressible flows. Based on material presented at the summer 1993 event.

-- Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.

Computational Fluid Dynamics
Tarit Kumar Bose
Wiley, 1988
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Computational Fluid Dynamics
R. M. Beam, A. J. Chorin, S. C. Dennis, B. Fornberg, Kreitzberg
American Mathematical Society, 1978
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Eccomas,'96 : Computational Fluid Dynamics
Jacques Periaux
John Wiley & Sons, 1996
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The European Community on Computational Methods in Applied Sciences (ECCOMAS) has been created with the aim of providing an intense co-ordination of international scientific conferences and other activities in the field of Computational Methods in Applied Sciences. The main objective of the joint conferences on Computational Fluid Dynamics and Numerical Methods in Engineering is to provide a common forum for the presentation and discussion of state-of-the-art in Scientific Computing applied to Engineering Sciences. Equal emphasis is to be given to basic methodologies, scientific developments, and industrial applications.
-- John Wiley & Sons

An Introduction to Computational Fluid Dynamics: The Finite Volume Method
H.K. Versteeg and W. Malalasekera
Addison-Wesley, 1996
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Introduction to Theoretical and Computational Fluid Dynamics
C. Pozrikidis
Oxford University Press, 1997
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Introduction to Theoretical and Computational Fluid Dynamics is the first textbook to combine theoretical and computational aspects of fluid dynamics in a unified and comprehensive treatment. The theoretical developments are carried into the realm of numerical computation, and the numerical procedures are developed from first principles. A unique synthesis of the theoretical and computational aspects of its field, Introduction to Theoretical and Computational Fluid Dynamics serves as an ideal text and reference source for advanced undergraduate students, graduate students, and researchers in the various fields of science and engineering, including mechanical, aeronautical, and chemical engineering, applied mathematics, physics, and computational science. It assumes no prior experience in computational fluid dynamics, and provides references for specialized topics. Each section is followed by theoretical and computer problems that allow the reader to acquire hands-on experience and simultaneously develop insights into the physics of a variety of flows.

-- Oxford University Press

Handbook of Computational Fluid Mechanics
Roger Peyret (Editor)
Academic Pr, 1996
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Computational Hydraulics : An Introduction
Cornelis B. Vreugdenhil
Springer-Verlag, 1998
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Describes numerical methods for solving flow and transport problems. A great deal of attention is given to judging and predicting the performance of the methods, and subject matter is illustrated with examples from hydraulic, environmental, river, and coastal engineering.

-- Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.

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