Computational Fluid Dynamics, Second Edition, provides an introduction to CFD fundamentals that focuses on the use of commercial CFD software to solve engineering problems. This new edition provides expanded coverage of CFD techniques including discretisation via finite element and spectral element as well as finite difference and finite volume methods and multigrid method.
There is additional coverage of high-pressure fluid dynamics and meshless approach to provide a broader overview of the application areas where CFD can be used. The book combines an appropriate level of mathematical background, worked examples, computer screen shots, and step-by-step processes, walking students through modeling and computing as well as interpretation of CFD results.
It is ideal for senior level undergraduate and graduate students of mechanical, aerospace, civil, chemical, environmental and marine engineering. It can also help beginner users of commercial CFD software tools (including CFX and FLUENT).
Key Features
- A more comprehensive coverage of CFD techniques including discretisation via finite element and spectral element as well as finite difference and finite volume methods and multigrid method
- Coverage of different approaches to CFD grid generation in order to closely match how CFD meshing is being used in industry
- Additional coverage of high-pressure fluid dynamics and meshless approach to provide a broader overview of the application areas where CFD can be used
- 20% new content
Chapter 1. Introduction
1.1 What is computational fluid dynamics?
1.2 Advantages of computational fluid dynamics
1.3 Application of computational fluid dynamics
1.4 The future of computational fluid dynamics
1.5 Summary
Review questions
Chapter 2. CFD Solution Procedure—A Beginning
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Problem setup—pre-process
2.3 Numerical solution—CFD solver
2.4 Result Report and Visualization—Post-process
2.5 Summary
Review questions
Chapter 3. Governing Equations for CFD—Fundamentals
3.1 Introduction
3.2 The continuity equation
3.3 The momentum equation
3.4 The energy equation
3.5 The additional equations for turbulent flow
3.6 Generic form of the governing equations for cfd
3.7 Physical boundary conditions of the governing equations
3.8 Summary
Review questions
Chapter 4. CFD Techniques—The Basics
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Discretization of governing equations
4.3 Converting governing equations to algebraic equation system
4.4 Numerical solutions to algebraic equations
4.5 Pressure–velocity coupling—“simple¿ scheme
4.6 Multi-grid method
4.7 Summary
Review questions
Chapter 5. CFD Solution Analysis—Essentials
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Consistency
5.3 Stability
5.4 Convergence
5.5 Accuracy
5.6 Efficiency
5.7 Case studies
5.8 Summary
Review questions
Chapter 6. Practical Guidelines for CFD Simulation and Analysis
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Guidelines on grid generation
6.3 Guidelines for boundary conditions
6.4 Guidelines for turbulence modeling
6.5 Summary
Review questions
Chapter 7. Some Applications of CFD with Examples
7.1 Introduction
7.2 To assist in the design process—as a design tool
7.3 To enhance understanding—as a research tool
7.4 Other important applications
7.5 Summary
Review questions
Chapter 8. Some Advanced Topics in CFD
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Advances in numerical methods and techniques
8.3 Advances in computational models
8.4 Other numerical approaches for CFD
8.5 Summary
Review questions
Appendix A: Full Derivation of Conservation Equations
Appendix B: Upwind Schemes
Appendix C: Explicit and Implicit Methods
Appendix D: Learning Program
Appendix E: CFD Assignments and Guideline for CFD Project
Assignment 1
Assignment 2
Assignment 3
Project Guideline
Example—CFD Project Proposal Prepared by the Student
Other Topics for CFD Projects
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