Thermofluid Dynamics

This book provides a comprehensive introduction to the essential topics necessary for understanding and effectively navigating the complex field of thermofluid dynamics. Covering a wide rangefrom mathematics and experiments to fluid mechanics, quantum mechanics, and statistical mechanicsit also examines the properties of high-temperature gases. Traditionally, mastering thermofluid dynamics requires a solid foundation across multiple disciplines, often necessitating consultation of numerous textbooks. However, this book consolidates these diverse topics, freeing readers from the need to refer to additional materials.

Key concepts addressed include vector operations, spatial differentiation in curvilinear coordinates, error and dimensional analysis, and the intuitive understanding of intensive thermodynamic variables. The book explores as well the convexities of thermodynamic potentials, conservation laws in fluid mechanics, fundamentals of waves, sound speed in reactive gases, and the underlying principles of quantum mechanics and statistical thermodynamics. Written concisely, it provides detailed explanations of mathematical proceduresa common challenge for students.

Ideal for newcomers to thermofluid dynamics, this book serves as a valuable resource for students and researchers. Its clear and detailed approach makes it an indispensable guide for those seeking to deepen their understanding of this multifaceted discipline.

Provides a handbook for beginners in thermofluid dynamics Skillfully explains many elementary topics in wide areas Describes detailed processes of mathematical manipulations

Autorentext

Takuma Endo is a professor at Hiroshima University. His work is mainly concerned with laser-produced plasmas, shock waves, and detonation waves. He received his doctor's degree in engineering from Osaka University in 1990. He was a research fellow of the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) from 1989 to 1991, worked as a researcher at the Institute for Laser Technology from 1991 to 1994, and as an assistant professor and associate professor at Nagoya University from 1994 to 2003. In 2003, he moved to Hiroshima University, and has served in his current position since 2009.

Inhalt

Mathematics.- Vector Operations with Suffixes.- Formulas for Spatial Differentiation of Vector Fields.- Formulas for Spatial Integration of Vector Fields.- Spatial Differentiation in Curvilinear Coordinates.- Spherical Coordinates.- Mathematical Formulas Frequently Used in Thermodynamics.- Experiments.- Error Analysis of Experimental Data.- Dimensional Analysis.- Fundamental Equations of Geometrical Optics.- Refractive Index- Thermodynamics.- Intuitive Understanding of Intensive Variables.- Impossibility of Reaching Absolute Zero Temperature.- Convexity of Thermodynamic Potentials.- Reality of Sound Speed.- Maxwell's Thermodynamic Relations and Energy Equation.- Isentropic Curve.- Calorically Perfect Gas.- Fluid Mechanics.- Governing Equations Expressing Conservation Laws.- Mass-Conservation Law in Differential Form.- Sound Speed.- Fundamentals of Waves.- Sound Waves in a Reactive Gas.- Hydrodynamic Instability at Interface.- Strong Exploding Shock Wave.- High-Temperature Gas.- Fundamentals of Quantum Mechanics.- Fundamentals of Statistical Thermodynamics.