Encyclopedia of Fluid Mechanics

This book, being developed using the course material used in teaching the courses on the fluid mechanics, high-speed flows, aerodynamics, high-enthalpy flows, experimental methods, aircraft design, heat transfer, introduction to engineering, wind engineering, precisely presents the theoretical and application aspects of the terms associated with those. It will serve as an ideal study material for senior undergraduate and graduate students in the fields of mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, flow physics, civil engineering, automotive engineering, and manufacturing engineering.

The text-

• Presents the theoretical and application aspects of high-speed flows, aerodynamics, high-enthalpy flows, and aircraft design.
• Highlights illustrations in the form of schematic sketch and photographic images to enable the reader to get a better glimpse of the concepts.
• Provides a ready reference source for readers to learn essential concepts related to flow physics, rarefied, and stratified flows.

• Comprehensively covers the topics such as laser Doppler anemometer, latent heat of fusion, and latent heat of vaporization.

The text comprehensively introduces the subject vocabulary of fluid mechanics, to senior undergraduate and graduate students in engineering and physical sciences. It explains concepts such as cyclone, typhoon, hurricane, and tornado, by highlighting the shuttle difference between them.