Publisher Description

The subject of compressible flow or gas dynamics deals with the thermo-fluid dynamic problems of gases and vapours, hence it is now an important part of both undergraduate and postgraduate curricula. Compressible Flow covers this subject in fourteen well organised chapters in a lucid style. A large mass of theoretical material and equations has been supported by a number of figures and graphical depictions. Moreover, the revised edition has an additional chapter on miscellaneous problems in compressible flow (gas dynamics)which has been designed to support the turorials, practice exercises and examinations. Problems have been specially chosen for students and engineers in the areas of aerospace, chemical, gas and mechanical engineering. Also the author's broad teaching experience is reflected in the clarity, and systematic and logical presentation of the book.

Table of Contents

Definitions and Basic relations. The Energy Equation Rate Equations for a Control Volume. Isentropic Flow with Variable Area. Wave Motion. Flow with Normal Shock Waves. Flow with Oblique Shock Waves. Flow in constant Area Ducts with Friction. Flow in Constant Area Ducts with Heat Transfer. Multi-dimensional Flow. Methods of Measurements. Aircraft Propulsion. Rocket Propulsion. Miscellaneous Problems in Compressible Flow.

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