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Aerodynamics, Turbomachinery & Computational Fluid Dynamics

Principles • Analysis • Simulation • Applications

A comprehensive engineering reference covering aerodynamics, fluid flow, turbomachinery, and computational fluid dynamics (CFD).

Aerodynamics, Turbomachinery & Computational Fluid Dynamics brings together the fundamental principles and practical methods used to analyse fluid-flow problems in modern aerospace, mechanical, automotive, and energy engineering.

The book develops a unified understanding of fluid mechanics, aerodynamics, compressible and incompressible flow, boundary layers, lift and drag, airfoils, flow through turbomachines, and computational fluid dynamics (CFD). It connects analytical theory with numerical techniques and engineering applications, making it useful both as a textbook and as a reference for engineers and researchers.

Particular attention is given to the analysis of compressors, turbines, pumps, fans, nozzles, and other turbomachinery, together with the fundamental concepts of velocity triangles, energy transfer, pressure ratios, efficiency, stage performance, and fluid-flow behaviour in rotating machinery.

The CFD material introduces the principles behind numerical flow simulation, including computational meshes, discretization, governing equations, boundary conditions, convergence, numerical stability, and interpretation of simulation results. The emphasis is on understanding the engineering reasoning behind CFD rather than treating simulation software as a black box.

Topics covered include

Aerodynamics and fluid mechanics
Fundamental equations of fluid flow
Continuity, momentum and energy equations
Bernoulli's equation and flow analysis
Airfoils, lift, drag and aerodynamic performance
Boundary layers and viscous flow
Laminar and turbulent flow
Internal and external flows
Compressible flow and gas dynamics
Nozzle and diffuser flows
Shock waves and expansion waves
Turbomachinery
Compressors, turbines, pumps and fans
Velocity triangles and Euler turbomachinery equations
Stage performance and efficiency
Pressure ratios and energy transfer
Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)
Governing equations for CFD
Finite-difference, finite-volume and numerical methods
Computational meshes and discretization
Boundary and initial conditions
Convergence and numerical stability
Flow-field visualization and interpretation
Engineering applications of CFD
Numerical analysis and computational techniques

The book is intended for aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, automotive engineering, energy engineering, and engineering science students and professionals. It can also serve as a reference for readers working with CFD simulation, aerodynamic analysis, turbomachinery design, fluid-flow modelling, numerical fluid mechanics, and computational engineering.

Whether you are studying the fundamentals of aerodynamics, analysing turbomachinery performance, or learning how computational fluid dynamics is used to solve real engineering problems, this book provides a bridge between theory, mathematical analysis, numerical computation, and practical engineering applications.

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