Computational fluid dynamics. A practical approach. (Q2892164)

For the first edition see the review in [Zbl 1250.76001].NEWLINENEWLINE This book offers an introduction to computational fluid dynamics (CFD) and demonstrates how to use commercial CFD software to solve engineering problems. Combining an appropriate level of mathematical background, worked examples, computer screenshots, step-by-step processes and practical guidelines, the book guides the reader through modeling and computing, as well as interpreting the CFD results. The purpose is to offer CFD users a suitable text pitched at the right level of assumed knowledge. The authors do not overwhelm the reader with excessive mathematical illustrations of computational techniques. The dominant feature of the book is to provide a practical understanding of CFD, and to provide the students with practical examples to better comprehend the basic principles.NEWLINENEWLINEThe structure of the book is as follows:NEWLINENEWLINEChapter 1 presents an overview of CFD and its entailed advantages, the range of applications and the future use of CFD. Chapter 2 shows to a first-time user how a CFD problem is currently handled and solved. At the same time, Chapter 2 serves as a guidepoint for the reader to other chapters related to fundamental knowledge of CFD. The basic thoughts and philosophy associated with CFD, along with an extensive discussion of the governing equations of fluid dynamics and heat transfer are given in Chapter 3. Computational solutions are examined in Chapter 4. The basic numerics are illustrated with popular discretization techniques, such as finite difference and finite volume methods used mainly for standard flow problems, followed by specific techniques for solving algebraic systems and by pressure-velocity coupling schemes for complex industrial problems.NEWLINENEWLINEThe concepts of numerical stability, convergence and accuracy are discussed in Chapter 5. This chapter will enable the reader to better assess the produced results when different numerical approaches are applied.NEWLINENEWLINEIn Chapter 6, the authors present some practical guidelines to better understand the turbulence modeling and other models commonly applied. Some worked examples will assist the students in the modeling of complex phenomena.NEWLINENEWLINEThe power of CFD is illustrated in Chapter 7 through a set of industrially relevant applications in different engineering disciplines. Special efforts have been made in this chapter to stimulate the inquisitive readers through the exposition of some pioneering applications.NEWLINENEWLINEAlthough the detailed treatment of advanced CFD techniques is outside the scope of this book, the authors offer a general introduction to the modern CFD methods in Chapter 8, hoping to interest the readers in new emerging areas of CFD.