Juarez H.L. (Ed.) Fluid dynamics, computational modeling and applications

InTech, 2012. — 660 p.
The content of this book covers several up-to-date topics in fluid dynamics, computational modeling and its applications, and it is intended to serve as a general reference for scientists, engineers, and graduate students. The book is comprised of 30 chapters divided into 5 parts, which include: winds, building and risk prevention; multiphase flow, structures and gases; heat transfer, combustion and energy; medical and biomechanical applications; and other important themes. This book also provides a comprehensive overview of computational fluid dynamics and applications, without excluding experimental and theoretical aspects.
The edition of this book was made possible thanks to the contribution of many scientists, and researchers in the field of fluid dynamics, and also thanks to the initiative of InTech, and the outstanding professional work of its staff and editors. This book covers a wide range of topics related to fluid mechanics, such as: meteorology, energy, aerospace, heat transfer, civil engineering, environmental, medicine, physiology, micro-fluids, and industry. In particular, the reader will find some specific chapters about ventilation, building, sailing yachts, heating, cooling, combustion, swimming, blood flow, arterial diseases, breathing and intranasal flow, fuel cells, casting, concrete slurries, parachutes, magnesium production, and plastic separation, among others. Some other specific topics available are: nuclear propulsion, fluid structure interaction, solar winds, aero-optics, gases, chemical lasers, and wind field recovery. There is also an interesting chapter about how to apply CFD techniques to solve problems, which are not directly related to fluid dynamics.