Turbulent Flow and Boundary Layer Theory: Selected Topics and Solved Problems explains fundamental concepts of turbulent flow with boundary layer analysis. A general introduction to turbulent flow familiarizes the reader with the mechanics of turbulence in fluid flow in both nature and engineering applications. The book also explains related concepts including transient flow, methods for controlling transients, turbulent models and dynamic equations for unsteady flow through closed conduits.
The contents of the book are designed to help both students and teachers in carrying out turbulent flow analysis and solving problems in engineering and hydraulic applications.
The contents of the book are designed to help both students and teachers in carrying out turbulent flow analysis and solving problems in engineering and hydraulic applications.
Key Features
- All the basic concepts in turbulent flow are clearly identified and presented in a simple manner with illustrative and practical examples.
- Includes a self-contained approach to the subject, indicating prerequisite materials and information needed from courses.
- Each chapter also has a set of questions and problems to test the student’s power of comprehending the topics.
- Provides an exhaustive appendix on interesting examples Turbulent Flow and Boundary Layer Theory: Selected Topics and Solved Problems a useful textbook for engineering students.
- It also serves as a quick reference for professionals, researchers and project consultants involved with processes that require turbulent flow and boundary layer analysis.
Table of Contents
Part 1 Turbulent FlowChapter 1 Fundamentals of Turbulent Flow
1. Introduction to Turbulent Flow
1.1. Nature of Turbulent
1.1.1. Irregularity or Randomness
1.1.2. Diffusivity
1.1.3. Large Reynolds Numbers
1.1.4. Three - Dim. Vorticity Fluctuations
1.1.5. Dissipation
1.1.6. Continuum
1.1.7. Turbulent Flow are Flows
1.2. Methods of Analysis
1.3. the Origin of Turbulent
1.4. Diffusion of Turbulent
1.5. Length Scales in Turbulent Flows
Chapter 2 Turbulent Transport of Momentum
1. Introduction
2. the Reynolds Equations
2.1. Correlated Variables
2.2. Equation for the Mean Flow
2.3. the Reynolds Stress
3. Estimate of the Reynolds Stress
4. Reynolds Stress and Vortex Stretching
5. Prandtl Mixing Length Theory
6. the Logarithmic - Overlap Law
7. Turbulent Velocity Profile
8. Turbulent Flow Solution
8.1. Flow in Pipes
8.2. Flow Between Parallel Plates
9. Effect of Rough Walls
10. Derivation of Reynolds Stress Equation of Motion for Turbulent Flow
Chapter 3 The Dynamics of Turbulence
1. Introduction
2. Turbulent Kinetic Energy (Tke)
3. Solution of Tke
Chapter 4 Transient Flow
1. Definitions
2. Pressure Changes Caused by an Instantaneous Velocity Change
3. Wave Propagation and Reflection in a Single Pipeline
4. Classification of Hydraulic Transients
5. Causes of Transients
6. Equations of Unsteady Flow Through Closed Conduits
6.1. Assumptions
6.2. Dynamic Equation
6.3. Continuity Equation
7. Velocity of Waterhammer Waves
8. Methods for Controlling Transients
8.1. General
8.2. Available Device and Methods for Controlling Transients
8.3. Surge Tanks
8.4. Types of Surge Tanks
8.5. Air Chambers
8.6. Valves
- Solved Problems
Part 2 Turbulent Boundary Layer
Chapter 5 Boundary Layer
1. Introduction
2. Definitions
2.1. Displacement Thickness
2.2. Momentum Thickness Θ
2.3. Kinetic Energy Factor
2.4. Shape Factor
3. the Separation of a B.L.
4. Pressure Drag
5. Boundary Layer Theories
5.1. Motivation
5.2. a Concise Result for Separately Quasinearly Subharmonic Functions
5.2.1. Laminar B.L163
5.2.2. Turbulent B.L163
5.3. Simulation Solution for Steady 2D. Flow
5.4. the Blasius Solution for Flat - Plate Flow
5.5. the Falkner - Skan Wedge Flows (General Solution)
5.6. Thwaites Method (Steady Flow)
Chapter 6 Turbulent Boundary Layer
1. Turbulent B.L. Equation
2. the Relations Between Stresses and Pressure Gradients
2.1. Laminar Sub - Layer
2.2. the Inner Region of the Turbulent Layer
3. the Skin Friction Coefficient Cf(X)
Chapter 7 Transition Zone of Boundary Layer
1. Transition and Turblance
2. Stability Analysis
3. Transition Zone
3.1. Conditions at Transition
3.2. Mixed B.L. Flow on a Flat Plate with Zero Pressure Gradient
4. Methods of Boundary - Layer Control
4.1. Method of the Solid Wall
4.2. Acceleration of the Boundary Layer (Blowing)
4.3. Suction
4.4. Injection of Different Gas
4.5. Prevention of Transition by the Provision of Suitable Shapes
4.6. Cooling of the Wall
- Solved Problems
- References
Author
- Jafar Mehdi Hassan
- Riyadh S. Al-Turaihi
- Salman Hussien Omran
- Laith Jaafer Habeeb
