Introductory fluid mechanics / Joseph Katz.

Content

1. Basic concepts and fluid properties
1.1 Introduction
1.2 A Brief History
1.3 Dimensions and Units
1.4 Fluid Dynamics and Fluid Properties
1.5 Properties of Fluids
Etc.

2. The fluid dynamic equation
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Description of Fluid Motion
2.3 Choice of Coordinate System
2.4 Path lines, Streak Lines and Streamlines
2.5 Forces in a Fluid
Etc.

3. Fluid statics
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Fluid statistics: The governing equations
3.3 Pressure due to gravity
3.4 Hydrostatic pressure in a compressible fluid
3.5 ''Solid-Body'' Acceleration of liquids
Etc.

4. Introduction to fluid in motion - one-dimensional (frictionless) flow
4.1 Introduction
4.2 The Bernoulli Equation
4.3 Summary of the One- Dimensional Tools
4.4 Applications of the one- dimensional Flow Model
4.5 Flow Measurements (based on Bernoulli's Equation)
Etc.

5. Viscous incompressible flow: 'exact solutions
5.1 Introduction
5.2 The Viscous Incompressible Flow Equations (steady state)
5.3 Laminar flow between two infinite parallel plates-the couette flow
5.4 Laminar flow in circular pipes
5.5 Fully Developed laminar flow between two concentric circular pipes
Etc.

6. Dimension analysis, and high Reynolds number flows
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Dimensional analysis of the fluid dynamic Equations
6.3 The process of simplifying the governing equations
6.4 Similarity of flows
6.5 Flow with high Reynolds Number
Etc.

7. The laminar boundary layer
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Two-Dimensional Laminar Boundary-Layer flow over a flat plate- (The integral Approach)
7.3 Solutions based on the von Karman integral equation
7.4 Summary and practical conclusions
7.5 Effect of pressure Gradient
Etc.

8. High Reynolds number flow over bodies (incompressible)
8.1 Introduction
8.2 The inviscid irrotational flow ( and some math)
8.3 Advanced topics: A more detailed evaluationof the Bernoulli Equation
8.4 The potential flow model
8.5 Two-Dimensional Elementary solution
Etc.

9. Introduction to computational fluid mechanics (CFD)
9.1 Introduction
9.2 The Finite-Difference Formulation
9.3 Discretization and Grid Generation
9.4 The finite-difference equation
9.5 The solution: convergence and stability
Etc.

10. Elements of inviscid compressible flow
10.1 Introduction
10.2 Propagation of a weak compression waves (the speed)
10.3 One-Dimensional Isentropic compressible flow
10.4 Normal shock waves
10.5 Some Applications of the one-dimensional model
Etc.

11. Fluid machinery.
11.1 Introduction
11.2 Work of a continuous-flow machines
11.3 Axial compressors and pumps (the mean-radius model)
11.4 The Centrifugal compressor (or pump)
11.5 Axial Turbines
Etc.

Includes bibliographical references and index p. 439-441

"The first objective of this introductory text is to familiarize students who have been exposed to only one course on fluids with the basic elements of fluid mechanics so that, in the event that their future work relies on occasional numerical solutions, they will be familiar with the jargon of the discipline and the expected results. At the same time, this book can serve as a long-term reference text, contrary to the oversimplified approach occasionally used for such introductory courses. The second objective is to provide a comprehensive foundation for more advanced courses in fluid mechanics (within disciplines such as mechanical or aerospace engineering). In order to avoid confusing the students, the governing equations are introduced early, and the assumptions leading to the various models are clearly presented. This provides a logical hierarchy and explains the interconnectivity between the various models. Supporting examples demonstrate the principles and provide engineering analysis tools for many engineering calculations"-- Provided by publisher.