Fluid Dynamics Heat Transfer

This book collects the recent studies that have applied the computational fluid dynamics (CFD) technique in analyzing several representative processes covering mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, environmental engineering, and thermal engineering.

This book provides well-balanced coverage of computational fluid dynamics analysis for thermal and flow characteristics of various thermal and flow systems.

Over the past several years, significant advances have been made in developing the discontinuous Galerkin finite element method for applications in fluid flow and heat transfer. Certain unique features of the method have made it attractive as an alternative for other popular methods such as finite volume and finite elements in thermal fluids engineering analyses.

Infrared thermography is a measurement technique that enables to obtain non intrusive measurements of surface temperatures. One of the interesting features of this technique is its ability to measure a full two dimensional map of the surface temperature and for this reason it has been widely used as a flow visualization technique. Since the temperature measurements can be extremely accurate it is possible, by using a heat flux sensor, also to measure convective heat transfer coefficient distributions on a surface making the technique de facto quantitative. This book, starting from the basic theory of infrared thermography and heat flux sensor guides, both the experienced researcher and the young student, in the correct application of this powerful technique to various practical problems. A significant number of examples and applications are also examined in detail.

This book comprehensively explores numerical methods and their applications across diverse fields, strongly focusing on computational fluid dynamics (CFD) and advanced modeling techniques. Whether you’re looking to deepen your understanding of numerical methods, enhance your CFD expertise, or explore innovative applications, this book is a valuable resource for gaining actionable insights and fostering innovation in computational modeling.

Editors: Klapp, J., Sigalotti, L.D.G., Medina, A., López, A., Ruiz-Chavarría, G. (Eds.)
Includes introductory lectures that keep mathematics to a minimum and focus on various topics related to fluid dynamics from both experimental and theoretical points of view
Presents recent advances in experimental and theoretical fluid dynamics in concise papers
Features material suitable for both undergraduate and graduate students