An introduction to fluid mechanics (Q2889845)

This is a modern and elegant introduction to engineering fluid mechanics enriched with numerous examples, exercises, and applications. Important attention is paid to mathematical analysis of flows, because the knowledge of fluid patterns is essential to designing and optimizing modern systems and devices.NEWLINENEWLINENEWLINEThe book consists of five parts. Part I ``Preparing to study flow'' contains 2 chapters: Why study fluid mechanics; How fluid behaves. Part II ``The physics of flow'' contains three chapters: Modeling fluids; Molecular fluid stresses and Stress-velocity relationship. Part III ``Flow field calculations'' contains three chapters: Microscopic balance equations; Internal flows and External flows. Part IV ``Advanced flow calculations'' contains two chapters: Macroscopic balance equations; How fluid behave recast. NEWLINEPart V ``Appendices'' contains Appendix A: Glossary; Appendix B. Mathematics.NEWLINENEWLINENEWLINEPart I introduces the needed background calculations (i.e., the macroscopic mass balance and the mechanical engineering balance), and reviews mathematics prerequisite to the study of fluid mechanics (i.e., calculus and differential equations).NEWLINEPart II introduces the continuum flow models. It provides information on how to verify the flow model by comparing it with experimental data and analytical solutions. Throughout Part III, dimensional analysis has been employed when the models are too difficult to solve. The final two parts of the book guide the readers through advanced calculations of a variety of flows. A large list of 184 references is given at the end of the book. NEWLINENEWLINENEWLINEIn the reviewer's opinion, the book by Professor Morrison provides a comprehensive presentation of mathematical and physical theories of the fluid flows, pointing out the most important practical applications. The complexity of problems is gradually increased from very simple ones, and the book is excellently written. The book will be of interest to university and students design engineers. It can be also recommended as a text for seminars and courses, as well as for independent study.