The Pi-Theorem: Applications to Fluid Mechanics and Heat and Mass Transfer

By L.P. Yarin

Book Overview

Basics of the dimensional analysis.- Application of the Pi-theorem to establish self-similarity and reduce partial differential equations to the ordinary ones.- Drag force acting on a body moving in viscous fluid.- Laminar flows in channels and pipes.- Jet flows.- Heat and mass transfer.- Turbulence.- Combustion processes.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 3642195644
• ISBN13: 9783642195648
• Release Date: January 2012
• Publisher: Springer
• Length: 306 Pages
• Weight: 1.32 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.1" x 9.1"