Computational Fluid Mechanics and Heat Transfer, Second Edition (Series in Computional and Physical Processes in Mechanics and Thermal Sciences) [Hardcover]

Richard Pletcher (Author), John C. Tannehill (Author), Dale Anderson (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 1, 1997 | ISBN-10: 156032046X | ISBN-13: 978-1560320463 | Edition: 2

This comprehensive text provides basic fundamentals of computational theory and computational methods. The book is divided into two parts. The first part covers material fundamental to the understanding and application of finite-difference methods. The second part illustrates the use of such methods in solving different types of complex problems encountered in fluid mechanics and heat transfer. The book is replete with worked examples and problems provided at the end of each chapter.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 816 pages
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis; 2 edition (April 1, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 156032046X
• ISBN-13: 978-1560320463
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.2 x 1.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #600,953 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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22 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Book, October 13, 1999

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This review is from: Computational Fluid Mechanics and Heat Transfer, Second Edition (Series in Computional and Physical Processes in Mechanics and Thermal Sciences) (Hardcover)

As a researcher working with CFD codes, I found this book very useful. It has algorithms to all types of problems ranging from simple heat or wave equation to Navier-Stokes equations. All the algorithms are well explained and precise. I strongly recommend this book for anyone pursuing CFD.

18 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best CFD books I've ever read!!!, June 19, 1999

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Joon S Lee([e-mail]) (Chicago, IL) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Computational Fluid Mechanics and Heat Transfer, Second Edition (Series in Computional and Physical Processes in Mechanics and Thermal Sciences) (Hardcover)

I've read many CFD books, but this is the best one. It is well organized and explained from the fundamental to advanced about the numerical approaches. I recommend this book not only for the beginners but for experts. It is really worth of having this book.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Must have, October 26, 2003

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Marco G F Capozzi (Starkville, MS. USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Computational Fluid Mechanics and Heat Transfer, Second Edition (Series in Computional and Physical Processes in Mechanics and Thermal Sciences) (Hardcover)

I learnt CFD on this book. Definitively I give it 5 star, unfortunately I can't give it 6. It covers all the CFD from the beginning to the advance level. You will use it as an undergraduate, graduate, PhD, post doctorate researcher. No kidding. There are some codes, the book contains all the information you need, it is easy to read, never criptic like many others. I suggest you to buy this book without any esitation if you are really wanting to learn and do CFD. There are more specific books on some arguments, say, turbulence, but none is more comprehensive and well written like this one.