The Intermediate Finite Element Method: Fluid Flow And Heat Transfer Applications

by Darrell W. Pepper

Overview

This book is a follow-up to the introductory text written by the same authors. The primary emphasis on this book is linear and nonlinear partial differential equations with particular concentration on the equations of viscous fluid motion. Each chapter describes a particular application of the finite element method and illustrates the concepts through example problems. A comprehensive appendix lists computer codes for 2-D fluid flow and two 3-D transient codes.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781560323099
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	03/01/1999
Series:	Series in Computational Methods and Physical Processes in Mechanics and Thermal Sciences
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	618
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x (d)

About the Author

Juan C. Heinrich, Darrell W. Pepper

Table of Contents

1.Introduction 2.Basic Equations of Fluid Dynamics 3.Fundamental Concepts 4.Higher Order Elements 5.Numerical Integration 6.Non-Linearity 7.Time Dependence 8.Steady-State Convective Transport 9.Time Dependent Convection-Diffusion 10.Applications to Viscous Incompressible Fluid Flow 11.Mesh Generation 12.Further Applications Appendices

Editorial Reviews

"The authors have produced a very readable textbook covering a broad range of topics. There is a wealth of examples illustrating many subjects in fluid mechanics and heat transfer and associated literature references for in-depth study. The book is a worthwhile addition to the library of students and practitoners of the finite element method. The book contains much useful information on the derivation and applicaton of the finite element method in fluid mechanics and heat transfer." J. Michael Barton Analytical Methods, Inc. AIAA Journal Vol.38, No.3, March 2000."

From the Publisher

Intended as a follow to the authors' previous (1992), this text is an intermediate-level approach to the application of finite element methods in computer programs for the simulation of such processes in heat transfer and fluid dynamics as compressible or incompressible flows and coupled transport. After a summary of the basic methodology, such topics as nonlinear solution algorithms, time integrators, and grid generation are discussed. Finally several real flow and transport application examples are explored. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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