Computational Transport Phenomena: Numerical Methods for the Solution of Transport Problems

by W. E. Schiesser, C. A. Silebi

Overview

Computational techniques have become indispensable tools in solving complex problems in transport phenomena. This book provides a clear, user-oriented introduction to the subject of computational transport phenomena. Each self-contained chapter includes a detailed worked example and a discussion of the problem system equations. Also included are the numerical methods used; computer code for the solution of the problem system equations; discussion of the numerical solution with emphasis on physical interpretation; and, when appropriate, a comparison of the numerical solution with an analytical solution or a discussion of how the numerical solution goes beyond what can be done analytically, especially for nonlinear problems. Intended for students and a broad range of scientists and engineers, the book includes computer code written in transportable Fortran so the reader can produce the numerical solutions and then extend them to other cases.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780521553780
Publisher:	Cambridge University Press
Publication date:	08/13/1997
Pages:	470
Product dimensions:	7.32(w) x 10.31(h) x 1.18(d)

Table of Contents

M1. Laminar boundary layer flow; M2. Unsteady laminar flow in a circular tube; M3. Nonlinear, front-sharpening convective systems; H1. Heat conduction in a semi infinite system; H2. One-dimensional heat conduction; H3. Heat transfer in a circular fin; H4. Graetz problem with constant wall heat flux; H5. Graetz problem with constant wall temperature; H6. Heat exchanger dynamics; MA1. Dynamic mass transfer model; MA2. Mass transfer with simultaneous convection and diffusion; MA3. Transient multicomponent diffusion. (M - momentum transfer; H - heat transfer; MA - mass transfer and chemical reaction).