Fundamentals of Compressible Flow with Aircraft and Rocket Propulsion

Fundamentals of Compressible Flow with Aircraft and Rocket Propulsion Book 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. Fundamentals of 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 tutorials, 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.

Key Features:
Begins with basic definitions and formulae.
Separate chapters on adiabatic flow, isentropic flow and rate equations.
Includes basics of the atmosphere, and measuring techniques.
Separate sections on wind tunnels, laser techniques, hot wires, flow measurement and gas dynamics laboratory.
Discusses applications in aircraft and rocket propulsion, space flights and pumping of natural gas.
Contains large number of solved and unsolved problems.


About the Author(s):
S M Yahya , till recently was serving as a Guest Professor in the Mechanical Engineering Department of I.I.T. Delhi. He obtained his Ph.D. in Turbomachinery from the University of Liverpool, U.K. in 1965. He has been associated with the Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi since 1967 and was the head of the Department (Mechanical Engineering) during 1987-90. Professor Yahya has designed and taught courses in Gas Dynamics, Turbomachinery and Power Plants for undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. He also started and co-ordinated professional course programmes in Turbomachinery and Power Generation Technology at IIT, Delhi. He worked as a chair person for the NTPC sponsored masters? programme in Power Generation Technology. Prof. Yahya served the Aligarh Muslim University as its Pro-vice Chancellor in 1991-92. He was the Chairman of ISABE (International Symposium on Air Breathing Engines), Cincinnati, USA.

Besides numerous research publications he is also the author of Turbomachines, Elementary Gas Dynamics, Gas Tables and Turbines, Compressors and Fans.

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 Measurement
Aircraft Propulsion
Rocket Propulsion
Miscellaneous Problems in Compressible Flow

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