Fluid Mechanics with Applications
Published on 7. December 1997
Book
Hardback
636 pages
978-0-13-042680-2 (ISBN)
Description
For one-semester, sophomore/junior-level courses in Fluid Mechanics. Focusing equally on concepts andproblem-solving techniques, this well-illustrated, easily-accessible introduction to fluid mechanics features unique coverage of real-world, state-of-the-art fluid system applications. Requires a background in algebra, trigonometry, and physics. Calculus is used in a limited number of sections as optional information.
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Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Pearson Education (US)
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 241 mm
Width: 195 mm
Thickness: 27 mm
Weight
1145 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-13-042680-2 (9780130426802)
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Content
1. Introduction to Fluid Mechanics. 2. Properties of Fluids. 3. Fluids at Rest: Pressure Considerations. 4. Fluids at Rest: Force Considerations. 5. Fluids in Motion: The Bernoulli Equation. 6. Fluids in Motion: The Energy Equation. 7. Flow of Viscous Fluids in Pipelines. 8. Series and Parallel Piping Systems. 9. Open Channel Flow. 10. Forces Due to Change in Fluid Motion. 11. Pumps: Operating Features and Applications. 12. Gas Flow: Fans, Blowers, and Compressors. 13. Flow Over Immersed Bodies: Drag and Lift. Appendix A. Properties of Water. Appendix B. Properties of Air. Appendix C. Dynamic Viscosity of Common Fluids as a Function of Temperature (SI Units). Appendix D. Kinematic Viscosity of Common Fluids (at Atmospheric Pressure) as a Function of Temperature (SI Units). Appendix E. Unit Conversion Factors. Appendix F. References. Appendix G. Answers to Selected Odd-Numbered Exercises. Index.