Computational Fluid Dynamics: A Practical Approach

Computational Fluid Dynamics: A Practical Approach, Third Edition, is an introduction to CFD fundamentals and commercial CFD software to solve engineering problems. The book is designed for a wide variety of engineering students new to CFD, and for practicing engineers learning CFD for the first time. Combining an appropriate level of mathematical background, worked examples, computer screen shots, and step-by-step processes, this book walks the reader through modeling and computing, as well as interpreting CFD results. This new edition has been updated throughout, with new content and improved figures, examples and problems.

Includes a new chapter on practical guidelines for mesh generation Provides full coverage of high-pressure fluid dynamics and the meshless approach to provide a broader overview of the application areas where CFD can be used Includes online resources with a new bonus chapter featuring detailed case studies and the latest developments in CFD

1. Introduction 2. CFD Solution Procedure – A Beginning 3. Governing Equations for CFD – Fundamentals 4. CFD Mesh Generation – A Practical Guideline (new) 5. CFD Techniques - The Basics 6. CFD Solution Analysis – Essentials 7. Practical Guidelines for CFD Simulation and Analysis 8. Some Applications of CFD with Examples 9. Some Advanced Topics in CFD 10. Cased Studies and Latest Developments on Applications of CFD (new online bonus chapter)