Thermofluids (PDT102/3): Reserves

Thermo-fluid Dynamics of Two-Phase Flow, Second Edition is focused on the fundamental physics of two-phase flow. The authors present the detailed theoretical foundation of multi-phase flow thermo-fluid dynamics as they apply to: Nuclear reactor transient and accident analysis; Energy systems; Power generation systems; Chemical reactors and process systems; Space propulsion; Transport processes. This edition features updates on two-phase flow formulation and constitutive equations and CFD simulation codes such as FLUENT and CFX, new coverage of the lift force model, which is of particular significance for those working in the field of computational fluid dynamics, new equations and coverage of 1 dimensional drift flux models and a new chapter on porous media formulation.

This book is intended for use in undergraduate courses of Civil, Mechanical and Chemical Engineering. The SI system of units is adopted throughout. In order to give extensive practice in the application of various concepts, the following format is used in all the chapters. Enunciation of basic concepts. Development of physical and mathematical models with interspersed numerical examples. Illustrative examples involving the application and extension of the models developed. Objective questions and exercise problems

Introduction and basic concepts; Properties of fluids; Pressure and fluid statics; Fluid kinematics; Bernoulli and energy equations; Momentum analysis of flow systems; Dimensional analysis and modeling; Internal flow; Differential analysis of fluid flow; Approximate solutions of the Navier-Stokes equation; External flow: drag and lift; Compressible flow; Open-channel flow; Turbomachinery; Introduction to computational fluid dynamics

Published under the auspices of both IUPAC and its affiliated body, the International Association of Chemical Thermodynamics (IACT), this book will serve as a guide to scientists or technicians who use equations of state for fluids. Concentrating on the application of theory, the practical use of each type of equation is discussed and the strengths and weaknesses of each are addressed. It includes material on the equations of state for chemically reacting and non-equilibrium fluids which have undergone significant developments and brings up to date the equations of state for fluids and fluid mixtures. Applied Thermodynamics of Fluids addresses the needs of practitioners within academia, government and industry by assembling an international team of distinguished experts to provide each chapter. The topics presented in the book are important to the energy business, particularly the hydrocarbon economy and the development of new power sources and are also significant for the application of liquid crystals and ionic liquids to commercial products. This reference will be useful for post graduate researchers in the fields of chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, chemistry and physics.

The two associated subjects of thermodynamics and fluid mechanics are combined in this book to provide the reader with an easy-to-follow text which emphasizes the essential coherence of the material.

Thermofluids An Integrated Approach to Thermodynamics and Fluid Mechanics Principles C. Marquand University of Westminster, London, UK D. Croft Sheffield Hallam University, UK This is a book about Energy. It examines some of the ways in which different types of energy are converted from one form to another. In particular, it considers why so many conversion processes which involve heat have a low efficiency. The text deliberately combines the topics of thermodynamics and fluid mechanics, enabling readers to understand the wider field of energy transfer for thermal and fluid flow systems. The authors adopt a logical and simple-to-follow approach in order to introduce the potentially difficult and confusing aspects of thermofluids. Scores of worked examples are included throughout, many embracing a brief cost analysis.