Potter, Merle
Fluid Mechanics DeMYSTiFied
- ISBN 13:
- 9780071626811
- author:
- Potter, Merle
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- McGraw-Hill Professional
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2009
- Pages:
- 314
- Dimensions:
- 19.05 x 1.78 x 23.37 centimetres
- Genre:
- Mechanical engineering
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Fluid Mechanics Demystified provides a practical guide to understanding this challenging engineering topic. Written in an easy-to-follow format, it begins by reviewing basic principles and discussing fluid statics before moving on to fluids in motion, integral and differential equations, dimensional analysis, and similitude. The book covers various types of flows, including internal, external, and compressible flows, with hundreds of worked examples and equations to help illustrate key concepts. It also includes details on Bernoulli's equation and the Reynolds number, as well as a focus on SI units throughout. This hands-on, self-teaching text is suitable for beginners and advanced students alike, offering a time-saving approach to mastering fluid mechanics.