Computational Fluid Dynamics

Analysis, Simulations, and Applications

Mahboub Baccouch

• Publisher: IntechOpen
• Year: 2025
• eBook ISBN:
  9780850148497
• Print ISBN:
  9780850148503
• Topic: Physical Sciences

This book comprehensively explores numerical methods and their applications across diverse fields, strongly focusing on computational fluid dynamics (CFD) and advanced modeling techniques. Starting with numerical approaches for solving the viscid and inviscid Burgers equations establishes a foundation for understanding complex fluid dynamics. Subsequent chapters delve into cutting-edge topics, including Large Eddy Simulations (LES) for turbulence modeling, heat transfer analysis, and the influence of working fluids on vortex dynamics in industrial pipelines. The book also explores emerging areas such as nanoscale simulations, plasmonic excitations, and biomedical applications like hemodynamics in atrial fibrillation. Real-world case studies and practical examples demonstrate the versatility of CFD in addressing challenges in engineering, biology, and energy systems. This book combines theoretical rigour with practical insights and is designed for advanced undergraduate and graduate students, researchers, and professionals. It bridges the gap between numerical theory and real-world applications, providing readers with the tools to solve complex problems across various scientific and engineering domains. 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.

Table of contents

• Computational Fluid Dynamics - Analysis, Simulations, and Applications
• Contents
• Preface
• Chapter1 Numerical Methods for theViscid and Inviscid Burgers Equations
• Chapter2 Fundamentals and Theory of Large Eddy Simulation
• Chapter3 A Numerical Study of the Minimum-Dissipation Model for Large-Eddy Simulation in OpenFOAM
• Chapter4 Recent Advancements in Large Eddy Simulations of Compressible Real Gas Flows
• Chapter5 HeatTransfer and Thermal Analysis with Computational Fluid Dynamics
• Chapter6 Plasmonic Excitations in Carbon Nanotubes: PIC Simulations vs Hydrodynamic Model
• Chapter7 Influence of Working Fluid on the Mean FlowVortex Structure in Industrial Flow Pipelines of Arbitrary Bend Angle via RANS Simulation
• Chapter8 Analysis of Flow Dynamics and Energy Dissipation in Piano Key and LabyrinthWeirs Using Computational Fluid Dynamics
• Chapter9 Computational Fluid Dynamics Simulations to Deepen Understanding of the Hemodynamic Underlying Atrial Fibrillation and ImproveTherapeutic Approaches
• Chapter10 Applications of Particle ImageVelocimetry in Internal Combustion Engines Research