Computational fluid dynamics : a practical approach

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).

Author Notes

Jiyuan Tu, Deputy Head for Research and Innovation, and Professor, School of Aerospace, Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering at RMIT University in Australia
Guan-Heng Yeoh, Senior Research Scientist, ANSTO (Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation), Associate Professor, School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, University of NSW, Australia, and Visiting Professor at the City University of Hong Kong
Chaoqun Liu, Director of the Center for Numerical Simulation and Modeling, and Professor, Department of Mathematics, University of Texas at Arlington

Preface to the First Edition	p. vii
Preface to the Second Edition	p. xi
Acknowledgments	p. xiii
1 Introduction
1.1 What is computational fluid dynamics?	p. 1
1.2 Advantages of computational fluid dynamics	p. 4
1.3 Application of computational fluid dynamics	p. 6
1.4 The future of computational fluid dynamics	p. 26
1.5 Summary	p. 27
Review questions	p. 28
2 CFD Solution Procedure-A Beginning
2.1 Introduction	p. 31
2.2 Problem setup-pre-process	p. 34
2.3 Numerical solution-CFD solver	p. 43
2.4 Result report and visualization-post-process	p. 49
2.5 Summary	p. 58
Review questions	p. 60
3 Governing Equations for CFD-Fundamentals
3.1 Introduction	p. 61
3.2 The continuity equation	p. 61
3.3 The momentum equation	p. 70
3.4 The energy equation	p. 84
3.5 The additional equations for turbulent flow	p. 94
3.6 Generic form of the governing equations for CFD	p. 104
3.7 Physical boundary conditions of the governing equations	p. 113
3.8 Summary	p. 116
Review questions	p. 118
4 CFD Techniques-The Basics
4.1 Introduction	p. 123
4.2 Discretization of governing equations	p. 125
4.3 Converting governing equations to algebraic equation system	p. 136
4.4 Numerical solutions to algebraic equations	p. 150
4.5 Pressure-velocity coupling-"SIMPLE" scheme	p. 160
4.6 Multi-grid method	p. 170
4.7 Summary	p. 172
Review questions	p. 173
5 CFD Solution Analysis-Essentials
5.1 Introduction	p. 177
5.2 Consistency	p. 178
5.3 Stability	p. 182
5.4 Convergence	p. 188
5.5 Accuracy	p. 195
5.6 Efficiency	p. 205
5.7 Case studies	p. 206
5.8 Summary	p. 215
Review questions	p. 216
6 Practical Guidelines for CFD Simulation and Analysis
6.1 Introduction	p. 219
6.2 Guidelines on grid generation	p. 220
6.3 Guidelines for boundary conditions	p. 242
6.4 Guidelines for turbulence modeling	p. 249
6.5 Summary	p. 268
Review questions	p. 269
7 Some Applications of CFD with Examples
7.1 Introduction	p. 275
7.2 To assist in the design process-as a design tool	p. 276
7.3 To enhance understanding-as a research tool	p. 282
7.4 Other important applications	p. 288
7.5 Summary	p. 340
Review questions	p. 343
8 Some Advanced Topics in CFD
8.1 Introduction	p. 349
8.2 Advances in numerical methods and techniques	p. 349
8.3 Advances in computational models	p. 367
8.4 Other numerical approaches for CFD	p. 383
8.5 Summary	p. 391
Review questions	p. 392
Appendix A Full Derivation of Conservation Equations	p. 395
Appendix B Upwind Schemes	p. 401
Appendix C Explicit and Implicit Methods	p. 403
Appendix D Learning Program	p. 405
Appendix E CFD Assignments and Guideline for CFD Project	p. 407
References	p. 421
Index	p. 435

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