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Computational Fluid Dynamics,

Edition 2 A Practical Approach

Editors: By Jiyuan Tu, Ph.D. in Fluid Mechanics, Royal Institute of Technology, Stockholm, Sweden, Guan Heng Yeoh, Ph.D., Mechanical Engineering (CFD), University of New South Wales, Sydney and Chaoqun Liu

Publication Date: 27 Sep 2012

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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).

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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
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By Jiyuan Tu, Ph.D. in Fluid Mechanics, Royal Institute of Technology, Stockholm, Sweden, Professor and Deputy Head, Research and Innovation, Department of Aerospace, Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, at Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT) University, Australia.; Guan Heng Yeoh, Ph.D., Mechanical Engineering (CFD), University of New South Wales, Sydney, Professor, Mechanical Engineering (CFD), University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation, University of New South Wales, Australia and Chaoqun Liu, Tenured and Distinguished Professor and the Director of Center for Numerical Simulation and Modeling at University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, Texas, USA.

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

Computational Fluid Dynamics,

Editors: By Jiyuan Tu, Ph.D. in Fluid Mechanics, Royal Institute of Technology, Stockholm, Sweden, Guan Heng Yeoh, Ph.D., Mechanical Engineering (CFD), University of New South Wales, Sydney and Chaoqun Liu

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