Asymptotic Theory of Separated Flows

by Vladimir V. Sychev, Anatoly I. Ruban, Victor V. Sychev, Georgi L. Korolev, Elena V. Maroko

Overview

Boundary-layer separation from a rigid body surface is one of the fundamental problems in classical and modern fluid dynamics. This book, a revised translation of the classic Russian edition, takes state-of-the-art triple-deck boundary layer theory to a broad new audience. The authors present this important theory in a unique, systematic account that covers numerical methods for solving the equations of interaction theory and the theory of unsteady separation. The book will serve as a useful introduction to the theory, drawing attention to the new possibilities that application of the asymptotic approach provides. It will be an essential reference for mathematicians, physicists, and engineers.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780521065870
Publisher:	Cambridge University Press
Publication date:	06/19/2008
Pages:	348
Product dimensions:	6.14(w) x 9.21(h) x 0.71(d)

Table of Contents

Preface; 1. The theory of separation from a smooth surface; 2. Flow separation from corners of a body contour; 3. Flow in the vicinity of the trailing edge of a thin airfoil; 4. Separation at the leading edge of a thin airfoil; 5. The theory of unsteady separation; 6. The asymptotic theory of flow past blunt bodies; 7. Numerical methods for solving the equations of interaction theory; References.

Editorial Reviews

"...an in-depth theoretical treatment...this book, written by some of the top contributors to the field, will be an invaluable reference for anyone who wants to learn about the asymptotic theory of laminar separations." Physics Today

"This is a delightful volume. Written by four leading experts in the field, it is the first comprehensive account of modern boundary-layer theory to appear in book form." Mathematical Reviews

"The book does an admirable job of overviewing the fundamentals of the two-dimensional incompressible theory and provides excellent background for future study in other areas that use asymptotic methods to study the behavior of viscous fluid flows." Siam Review

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