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An Introduction to Computational Fluid Dynamics: The Finite Volume Method Approach

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I titled this almost recent book(1995) in such a way because it presents methods that are somewhat outdated as compared to the publishing date.

Having said that, it is a clear introduction to the subject regarding implicit finite volume calculations. It definitely provides enough detail to cobble together a working code if one so desires and nicely covers a lot of small extras that are important in understanding the development of the method. However, it really does not advance the subject much beyond Patankar's book (1980) and it is a little distressing that it misses out on recent advances to this area of CFD. Most notably is that it presents the only solution to pressure-velocity coupling problem to be the staggered grid : well yes that method is robust, but since before 1990 people have been successfully writing robust codes using co-located grids which are really a lot more friendly to work with (especially if one is considering unstructured grids). Also more modern matrix solution methods are currently usually used than are mentioned in the book. Also it does not mention the advantages of multi-grid methods. But all of these are quibbles for a book titled, "An Introduction ..."

For the professional practioner or those looking for a more encompassing and up to date book on the topic I recommend they look at the book by Ferzinger and Peric. However that book is much more advanced in the presentation of the material and might not be suitable to some people as an introduction.

Having first started to read Numerical Heat Transfer and Fluid Flow by Patankar and finding it a little complex, this book set out the fundamentals in a logical way. The use of examples throughout the book were a good learning tool.

A good introductory book to using CFD.

An excellent place to start for the recent engineering graduate. Leads on from the basic numerical techniques, fluid theory and matrix solutions you learn in your undergraduate courses.
This book will allow you to begin to use CFD codes.
In order to develop a deeper understanding of the codes you are using, or to write your own codes the next step is Ferziger and Peric's "Computational Methods for Fluid Dynamics" AND Wilcox's "Turbulence Modeling for CFD".

Very clear introduction to the finite volume method, with worked examples at the end of a topic to illustrate the points being discussed.

fairly readable text, not too dense. only problem is the numerous typos throughout the equations.

For those were interested in getting into or needing to developing the skills to perform computational fluid dynamics, this book is an excellent place to get started. It Is the required text for my undergraduate college mechanical engineering CFD course, and was selected by our MIT graduate teacher. The book comes up often is hard to read at certain points, and the terminology gets confusing, but these problems don't apply to more serious students. The book itself is not teach you to use any particular software, i.e. fluent, but rather teaches you how CFD is done, how to determine the problem variables, and how to model it with mathematical equations. The book gives you all of the equations, but you'll need a good background in calculus math to understand and solve were looking at (if you're naturally good at math this might not apply). I have completed course yet but from what I've seen in the book, the book treats this subject as seriously as you read. So if you skim it lightly you can still understand or solve some of the problems, but you'll miss the more complex situations and the meaning of why things are done a certain way.

Versteeg & Malalasekera's "An Introduction to CFD: The FVM" has been my first contact to CFD. I really recommend this book as a first approach. It provides easy and enjoyable reading. I still read it and follow its exercises.

If your new or interested in the field of CFD this book with introduction to cfd by john d anderson should be in your personal library. Great book by a great price

The book was in great condition when I got it but it did take about 3 weeks to get it. I ordered a book from somewhere else, can't remember where at the moment, but I ordered it the same day and it was further across the country and I got it about 2 weeks before I got this book. But other than that the book was in great condition!

The book was received unbound. I am almost quite certain it was not designed to be like this. The pages were never glued into the cover. Because this item is needed immmediately for a research project, we must punch holes in the pages and bind it in a notebook ourselves rather than waste time in returning it. If I had a telephone number for your company I would call to express my disatisfaction.