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This book serves as a complete and self-contained introduction to the principles of Computational Fluid Dynamic (CFD) analysis. It is deliberately short (at approximately 300 pages) and can be used as a text for the first part of the course of applied CFD followed by a software tutorial. The main objectives of this non-traditional format are: 1) To introduce and explain, using simple examples where possible, the principles and methods of CFD analysis and to demystify the `black box’ of a CFD software tool, and 2) To provide a basic understanding of how CFD problems are set and which factors affect the success and failure of the analysis. Included in the text are the mathematical and physical foundations of CFD, formulation of CFD problems, basic principles of numerical approximation (grids, consistency, convergence, stability, and order of approximation, etc), methods of discretization with focus on finite difference and finite volume techniques, methods of solution of transient and steady state problems, commonly used numerical methods for heat transfer and fluid flows, plus a brief introduction into turbulence modeling.  A solutions manual will be provided for instructor's use. ... Read more

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modern and easy to understand
An excellent book! It covers the main concepts and many techniques of computational fluid dynamics, clearly representing the essence. Highly recommended. ... Read more

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The Chemical Engineer's Practical Guide to Contemporary Fluid Mechanics

Since most chemical processing applications are conducted either partially or totally in the fluid phase, chemical engineers need a strong understanding of fluid mechanics. Such knowledge is especially valuable for solving problems in the biochemical, chemical, energy, fermentation, materials, mining, petroleum, pharmaceuticals, polymer, and waste-processing industries.

Fluid Mechanics for Chemical Engineers, Second Edition, with Microfluidics and CFD, systematically introduces fluid mechanics from the perspective of the chemical engineer who must understand actual physical behavior and solve real-world problems. Building on a first edition that earned Choice Magazine's Outstanding Academic Title award, this edition has been thoroughly updated to reflect the field's latest advances.

This second edition contains extensive new coverage of both microfluidics and computational fluid dynamics, systematically demonstrating CFD through detailed examples using FlowLab and COMSOL Multiphysics. The chapter on turbulence has been extensively revised to address more complex and realistic challenges, including turbulent mixing and recirculating flows.

Part I offers a clear, succinct, easy-to-follow introduction to macroscopic fluid mechanics, including physical properties; hydrostatics; basic rate laws for mass, energy, and momentum; and the fundamental principles of flow through pumps, pipes, and other equipment. Part II turns to microscopic fluid mechanics, which covers

• Differential equations of fluid mechanics
• Viscous-flow problems, some including polymer processing
• Laplace's equation, irrotational, and porous-media flows
• Nearly unidirectional flows, from boundary layers to lubrication, calendering, and thin-film applications
• Turbulent flows, showing how the k/ε method extends conventional mixing-length theory
• Bubble motion, two-phase flow, and fluidization
• Non-Newtonian fluids, including inelastic and viscoelastic fluids
• Microfluidics and electrokinetic flow effects including electroosmosis, electrophoresis, streaming potentials, and electroosmotic switching
• Computational fluid mechanics with FlowLab and COMSOL Multiphysics

Fluid Mechanics for Chemical Engineers, Second Edition, with Microfluidics and CFD, includes 83 completely worked practical examples, several of which involve FlowLab and COMSOL Multiphysics. There are also 330 end-of-chapter problems of varying complexity, including several from the University of Cambridge chemical engineering examinations. The author covers all the material needed for the fluid mechanics portion of the Professional Engineer's examination.

The author's Web site, www.engin.umich.edu/~fmche/, provides additional notes on individual chapters, problem-solving tips, errata, and more.

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Delivery of the book took 26 days
it took 26 days to delivered this book ... common other vendors sent books within 5 days.So your vendor must did something wrong on this shipmnent here.

Good
It's a good book, except that there are not enough examples, so, you have to work through the material and figure out how to solve it on your own.

Fluid Mechanics for Chemical Engineers
This is a simple basic book about fluidics. Not complex equations.
Not a heavy mathematics. Contain useful information about technology process with fluids - bubbles and two phase flow.
Published in 1998 has relatively old information about everything.
Positive side - has a small chapter (20 pages) about
MatLab PDE Toolbox for solving fluid mechanics problems.
No connections with COMSOL at all or any kind of simulation.

Wilkes
This is the worst text book I have ever used. I used it for an independent study class and my professor agreed that the topics were not rigorously explained. In addition, frequent assumptions were made without explination and referals were made to "lecture notes," which is, of course, useless if you aren't taking this man's lecture.

compatible with any classroom text
I think that this book is an indispensable guide for fluid mechanics. It is easy to understand and it lets you progress with your pace with its solved examples. And one can excel in fluid mechanics by solving the suggesred problems of the book. This book not only helps you to understand the concept mathematically but gives the physical meanings of the problems. ... Read more

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Fluid mechanics is the study of how fluids behave and interact under various forces and in various applied situations, whether in liquid or gas state or both. The author compiles pertinent information that are introduced in the more advanced classes at the senior level and at the graduate level. "Advanced Fluid Mechanics" courses typically cover a variety of topics involving fluids in various multiple states (phases), with both elastic and non-elastic qualities, and flowing in complex ways.This new text will integrate both the simple stages of fluid mechanics ("Fundamentals") with those involving more complex parameters, including Inviscid Flow in multi-dimensions, Viscous Flow and Turbulence, and a succinct introduction to Computational Fluid Dynamics.It will offer exceptional pedagogy, for both classroom use and self-instruction, including many worked-out examples, end-of-chapter problems, and actual computer programs that can be used to reinforce theory with real-world applications.

Professional engineers as well as Physicists and Chemists working in the analysis of fluid behavior in complex systems will find the contents of this book useful.All manufacturing companies involved in any sort of systems that encompass fluids and fluid flow analysis (e.g., heat exchangers, air conditioning and refrigeration, chemical processes, etc.) or energy generation (steam boilers, turbines and internal combustion engines, jet propulsion systems, etc.), or fluid systems and fluid power (e.g., hydraulics, piping systems, and so on)will reap the benefits of this text.

. Offers detailed derivation of fundamental equations for better comprehension of more advanced mathematical analysis
. Provides groundwork for more advanced topics on boundary layer analysis, unsteady flow, turbulent modeling, and computational fluid dynamics
. Includes worked-out examples and end-of-chapter problems as well as a companion web site with sample computational programs and Solutions Manual ... Read more

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Illustrates basic equations and strategies used to analyze fluid dynamics, mechanisms, and behavior, and offers solutions to fluid flow dilemmas encountered in common engineering applications. ... Read more

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Great Text
This book is perfect for a graduate level fluid mechanics text book.It covers both inviscid and viscous flow.Currie proves the equations with a great level of accuracy.This book is an ideal companion to study for a qualifying exam.This is probably the most thorough graduate level text on fluid mechanics.Currie takes the time to prove everything very accurately. ... Read more

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The number one text in its field, Fundamentals of Fluid Mechanics is respected by professors and students alike for its comprehensive topical coverage, its varied examples and homework problems, its application of the visual component of fluid mechanics, and its strong focus on learning. The authors have designed their presentation to allow for the gradual development of student confidence in problem solving. Each important concept is introduced in simple and easy-to-understand terms before more complicated examples are discussed.

Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file. ... Read more

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This Handbook consolidates authoritative and state-of-the-art information from the large number of disciplines used in experimental fluid mechanics into a readable desk reference book. It comprises four parts covering Experiments in Fluid Mechanics, Measurement of Primary Quantities, Specific Experimental Environments and Techniques, and Analyses and Post-Processing of Data.

The Springer Handbook of Experimental Fluid Mechanics has been prepared for physicists and engineers in research and development in universities, industry and in governmental research institutions or national laboratories. Both experimental methodology and techniques are covered fundamentally and for a wide range of application fields. A generous use of citations directs the reader to additional material on each subject.

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Techniques for treating regular and singular perturbations are illustrated by application to problems of fluid motion. In particular, the method of matched asymptotic expansions is applied to the aerodynamics of airfoils and wings, and to viscous flow at high and low Reynolds numbers. Other topics include the methods of strained coordinates and of multiple scales, and the improvement of series. ... Read more

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An excellent introduction to a powerful analysis tool.
Dr. Van Dyke presents a good discussion of the role of perturbation methods to fluid mechanics. Topics include an overview of perturbation methods (matched asympotic expansions, successive approximations, strainedcoordinates, etc.) as well a broad range of applications ranging from lowspeed viscous (Stokes) flows to hypersonic flows.I found this book farmore approachable than other perturbation texts (e.g., Kevorkian &Cole).And, like his renowned "Album of Fluid Motion," the pricehas been kept low.It should be on the shelf of any serious fluiddynamicist. ... Read more

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Now readers can quickly learn the basic concepts and principles of modern fluid mechanics with this concise book. It clearly presents basic analysis techniques while also addressing practical concerns and applications, such as pipe flow, open-channel flow, flow measurement, and drag and lift. The fourth edition also integrates detailed diagrams, examples and problems throughout the pages in order to emphasize the practical application of the principles. ... Read more

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A supplementary tool
This is not a solutions manual to the "Brief Introduction to Fluid Mechanics" textbook, but rather solutions to supplemental questions for each section in the book.It's kind of nice to have some extra practice, but otherwise not really necessary.

Don't be confused.
This is not a solutions manual to the problems in the textbook.However, knowing that it is still a very helpful resource.There are similar problems from each chapter to help with homework problems and most of the test questions for my course came from this book, so it makes a great study tool.One of the problems was incorrect, you'll find it if you look, they put a decimal in the wrong place before performing a calculation.Other than that, it's a great supplemental instruction tool.

Solutions are for problems on the book's website
This solutions manual does not provide answers to the questions at the end of each chapter of the fluid mechanics book; instead the solutions correspond to the Review Problems section on the book website.There are around 15 problems worked out per chapter, all of which are easy to follow and understand.This book is a good reference to have but for me isn't worth the money since it doesn't help me work through my homework problems.

Super companion text for fluid mechanics courses!
Although brief (as the name of the text implies), I have found that this is a wonderful companion text for any fluid mechanics course.Such courses are often taught during the upper level undergrad or entry level grad portions of the C.Eng., Hydrology, M.Eng., and Env.Eng. programs.The selling point in this text is the detail of the diagrams and examples.This alone should interest students.These examples are really good and the level of detail is thorough so that one can easliy apply concepts from problem to problem.My only complaint is minimal.The complaint is that the text is indeed brief and as such, sometimes the wording and explanation suffers.Aside from that, I highly recommend this text as a companion to other texts used in fluid mechancs courses.

Great first text
This was the book used for my first course in fluid mechanics and it was great.The text is easy to understand and follow.Example problems are done out fully.The material in the book is not in-depth enough to make it a great reference, but as far as instruction goes, this book is superb.Another great part of this book is that it is not as expensive as other texts.A new copy of the second edition was less than $40 at the campus bookstore.

A note to instructors, the solution manual (which is also excellent) is readily available online - or at least it used to be.
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This book is well known and well respected in the civil engineering market and has a following among civil engineers. This book is for civil engineers that teach fluid mechanics both within their discipline and as a service course to mechanical engineering students. As with all previous editions this 10th edition is extraordinarily accurate, and its coverage of open channel flow and transport is superior.

There is a broader coverage of all topics in this edition of Fluid Mechanics with Engineering Applications.Furthermore, this edition has numerous computer-related problems that can be solved in Matlab and Mathcad. ... Read more

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Wonderful
The book arrived relatively early and was in great condition, I couldn't ask for anything better from this buyer

Fluid Mechanics
This book was not as described. The seller did not make it known that she book is the international version. The picture shows the regularly used book, not the book that was sent to me.

Best hydraulic reference I have found & I use it regularly
I own the 8th edition and have used it regulary since graduation 12 years ago as a practicing civil engineer designing water treatment plants.I have looked at many other fluid mechanics books over the years and have not found any equal to this one.I need to get the 10th edition and see how it has changed with Daugherty no longer around.There are other books that are more in-depth with theoretical analysis, but this one has the best balance betweeen theory and practical application for typical civil engineering projects.

A comprehensive and understandable work on hydraulics...
As a lecturer and graduate student in water resource engineering, I have read numberous textbooks covering the topic of fluid mechanics.I have reviewed textbooks written by aeronautical andmechanical engineers, and find that the civil engineers, particularly Dr.'s Finnemore and Franzini, have done an exemplary job in writing a book that is clear and logical, yet spares no detail, in presenting the fundamentals of fluids to undergraduates and graduates alike.The book begins with definitions, viscocity, and hydrostatics, then moves along to open-channel hydraulics and waterhammer.

The authors discuss the details in terms of concepts, testing, and mathematical computations while using a minimum of complicated vector integrals.They continue to present "the big picture" of hydraulics even while explaining fluid theory - a student and lecturer could not ask for more.Therefore, it is with great pleasure that I laud this textbook and recommend it to any practicing civil or agricultural engineer, or to any student of engineering.

There isn't a rating less than 1 star?
I cannot help but feel like I would like to toss my cookies when I recall this work. Certainly, the author made a futile attempt to provide an apelike overview of fluid mechanics, as it was at the time- but did hereally scrutinise those engineering applications? Really and truly? As areader, I must judge for myself-does this textbook actually present aserious attempt to disseminate the theories and methodologies of fluidmechanics, or is it just a convenient outlet for the author to convey tohis readers his most bizarre and disturbing fascination with pipes, heads,and viscous fluids?Personally, I wonder.... ... Read more

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This pioneering text provides an excellent introduction to CFD at the senior level in aerospace and mechanical engineering, and to some extent, chemical and civil engineering. It can also serve as a one-semester introductory course at the beginning graduate level, as a useful precursor to a more serious study of CFD in advanced books. It is presented in a very readable, informal, enjoyable style. ... Read more

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Should be your first CFD book.
This is an excellent book for beginners.Anyone with some fluid dynamics and basic mathematics background will enjoy reading the book.It is an excellent resource for people not specializing in this area but would like to get some good ideas on the inner workings of CFD.But do not expect see more advanced topics or techniques covered by this book.But the book is not intended for that purpose.

The basic of CFD
I found the basic knowledge for understanding the computational fluid dynamics. If you have "computational fluid dynamics, Hypersonic and high temperature of gas dynamic" and a software for solve linear system and EDO( like Mathenatica), you could make computational fluid dynamic.Also clarify "Time-dependent approach to the steady state","classification of quasi-linear partial differential equations","Implicit and Explicit methods","Boundary-fitted coordinate","Time and space marching".

Simply Fantastic
I am presently in my 4th year of a PhD in Astrophysics.While my background in the analytic portion of Fluid Dynamics is strong my understanding of how one discretizes and solves these equations numerically is somewhat lacking.

I picked this book up as a starting point to more complicated methods and found it to be, hands down, one of the best texts I have ever read.It presents the material in a concise, clear, and physically motivated fashion which makes learning the topic incredibly straightforward.

While this book is only a 'kicking off' point for more advanced techniques I think it is a must read for beginners and intermediate users.For the first timer to CFD the book will get you started down the right path armed with all the preliminary tools.For the more advanced user it will put aspects of the topic into an easier to understand light and perhaps shed more light on fundamentals that were presented poorly elsewhere.

I'd give it ten stars, it's allowed me to crack into the code I'm using and really understand why it works as well as having set me down the path to a more advanced level of understanding of CFD.

Computational Fluid Dynamics
This is a very easy book to read.Anderson not only explains the computational methods, he covers the basics and explains the relevance of the equations and terms.This book addresses the needs for people with little background on this subject.I recommend it for any novice interested in obtaining a basic introduction to CFD.

Great!
If you want to learn CFD from the beginning, you must buy this book. It is simply the BEST, and I hadn't enjoyed reading a technical book since long time ago. ... Read more

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Designed to provide a rigorous foundation in fluid mechanics for applications in civil, mechanical, chemical, and hydraulic engineering, this book assumes a sophomore-level background in differential calculus, Taylor series, and the elements of vector analysis. Essential topics covered include laminar and turbulent flow, kinematics, inertial and viscous effects, open channel and compressible flows, and flow around immersed bodies. ... Read more

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Amazing introductory fluid mechanics book!
An excellent book for both introductory and certain advanced level fluid mechanics. Excellent coverage is given to fundamentals and the book is very easy to follow. The book gradually builds up the fundamentals to a point beyond which a student of flud mechanics can study advanced topics by himself. I would certainly recommend this book as reference for advance undergraduates and some graduate courses. Though this book may not suffice the needs of all advance topics, you may want to look at other fluid mechanics books for advance topics. Overall, an excellent introductory fluid mechanics book!

Great Professor Helps A Lot
This text presents the topic of fluid mechanics rigorously using mathematical and physical intuition.Those who do not have a solid background in introductory and vector calculus and differential equations will have a tough time understanding the text.Moreover, though possible to completely understand everything with mathematics, readers must comprehend the physical processes taking place.It is quite easy to get lost in the proofs and developments in the book if the subject is treated with a passing glance.In short, though this is a very good book, reading and understanding will take a bit of effort.However, the intellectual gambits the author uses are well worth it.

Especially with the guidance of a decent professor well versed in the subject, this book can serve as a great source of theory and application in fluid mechanics.Personally, I took the class with Prof. Whitaker and his depth of understanding of this subject is astonishing.

Topics include hydrostatics; 1D, 2D laminar flow; shell balances; conservation laws of both linear and angular momentum; Cauchy's 1st and 2nd equations; Euler's 1st and 2nd laws; tensors; Navier-Stokes Eq.; Bernoulli's Eq.; boundary layer theory; turbulence; friction and drag; Prandtl mixing length theory; and more.

The material does show some age and there are a few errors in the book.

Need a Great Professor
This text presents the topic of fluid mechanics rigorously using mathematical and physical intuition.Those who do not have a solid background in introductory and vector calculus and differential equations will have a tough time understanding the text.Moreover, though possible to completely understand everything with mathematics, readers must comprehend the physical processes taking place.It is quite easy to get lost in the proofs and developments in the book if the subject is treated with a passing glance.In short, though this is a very good book, reading and understanding will take a bit of effort.However, the intellectual gambits the author uses are well worth it.Especially with the guidance of a decent professor well versed in the subject, this book can serve as a great source of theory and application in fluid mechanics.

Topics include hydrostatics; 1D, 2D laminar flow; shell balances; conservation laws of both linear and angular momentum; Cauchy's 1st and 2nd equations; Euler's 1st and 2nd laws; tensors; Navier-Stokes Eq.; Bernoulli's Eq.; boundary layer theory; turbulence; friction and drag; Prandtl mixing length theory; and more.

The material does show some age and there are a few errors in the book.

Good!!
The book is good for students and pregraduated engineering. Recommendable ... Read more

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The explanation of a broad spectrum of fluid mechanics topics and such specialized material as hypersonic flow and non-Newtonian fluids, makes this book valuable both as a study guide and reference for practitioners, for undergraduate and graduate students, and for those studying solo. Contains new information about solving the equations that are the foundation of fluid mechanics by computer. It provides excellent preparation for such fields as aeronautics, aerospace science, civil engineering, and mechanical engineering. ... Read more

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Useful
This book is useful for quick references but I wouldn't depend on it to pass a Fluid Mechanics course.

A new cover to an old book
I have this book first edition; this third edition is not much different from the first one. No CFD, no computer applications and almost the same subjects of 30 years ago. The chapters about MHD, non-newtonian flows and hyper-sonic flows are all but too short; they are almost useless.
There is a new chapter about waves which figures are not as good as the older ones.
Well, the book is cheap and certainly worths the price.

MHD, turbulence, boundary layers...
Fluid mechanics is a vast field. It can be considered a branch of applied physics. Highly mathematical, as can be seen in the problems given in this book by Hughes. He takes you through the field, giving the salient equations used to describe various fluid phenomena.

Foremost amongst these is the Navier-Stokes equation. A nonlinear partial differential equation that describes the balancing or conservation of momentum and energy in a fluid. Most of fluid mechanics builds on Navier-Stokes. So you need to get your understanding of it down pat. The problems given for these should be tackled and hopefully solved by you, before going onto later sections in the book. You need a solid grasp of this. It can makethe rest much easier.

Other chapters describe various important special cases. Like incompressible flow. Or one dimensional flow of a fluid that is compressible. Then expanding this discussion into 2 dimensions.

Boundary layer problems are also heavily studied. Important in practice, because these relate to the designing of surfaces of planes or boats or missiles. Which leads naturally into problems of turbulence.

Then what if the fluid is charged? Electromagnetic effects [currents] then come into consideration. So Hughes devotes a chapter to magnetohydrodynamics. Students of nuclear fusion or stellar evolution may find this chapter germane.

Overall, Hughes gives a broad span of the field. Many problems to sharpen your understanding. ... Read more

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This Student Solutions Manual is meant to accompany Fundamentals of Fluid Mechanics, which is the number one text in its field, respected by professors and students alike for its comprehensive topical coverage, its varied examples and homework problems, its application of the visual component of fluid mechanics, and its strong focus on learning. The authors have designed their presentation to allow for the gradual development of student confidence in problem solving. Each important concept is introduced in simple and easy-to-understand terms before more complicated examples are discussed. ... Read more

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studen solutions manuel to Fundentals of fluid nechannics
This panflet, because it can be call that, is not worth the time or money, it only answer a few of the book problems, 7 to 10, from every chapter. disapointed!! returned it!!!

Completely Worthless
The 'solutions manual' only gives solutions to the study guide questions in the solutions manual. Completely worthless. Don't waste your money.

Great for those who don't want to read 50+ pages per chapter...
First, there are a few things about the format of this book that I didn't expect.

First, the chapter review that the book has every chapter in the text, this is a great idea. The solutions manual goes over all the important formulas, ideas, and main concepts of each chapter in 2-3 pages of reading. It's great for those who don't want to sit down and read 50+ pages of material and just want to get down to the meat of it. With all that said, this manual does not go over the derivations of formulas, midway formulas and the equalities thereof that can be used to solve some of the problems in faster.

Second, this manual has lots of examples per chapter, I'd say around a total of 15 examples in each chapter. It starts of with simple examples and explains in detail how the formula was used, why it was used and what the meaning of some of the variables, assumptions and answers are. Then it goes on to answer the review questions of each chapter, with full solution explanation and diagrams, it's great! The examples REALLY help with understanding what is being taught in the chapter, makes the formulas look easy to use and understand.

Third (and this is a big one that I didn't see coming) DON'T EXPECT TO HAVE THE SOLUTIONS FOR THE QUESTIONS AT THE END OF THE CHAPTER FROM THE TEXT. IF YOUR INSTRUCTOR HAS YOU TURN IN HOMEWORK, THEN YOU STILL HAVE TO SOLVE THE PROBLMEMS YOURSELF. This book doesn't go over any of the questions at the end of the chapter, so don't expect to get any help with that!!

Overall though, this book has saved my butt in the class, if I read the text and didn't quite understand how to use all the formulas I would read through the review in the solutions manual and get a clear understanding of what was being asked to do. Then the examples really made it easy to apply the formulas myself. It's a great buy for the money.

I WOULD HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS BOOK TO ANY STUDENT.



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This collection of over 200 detailed worked exercises adds to and complements the textbook Fluid Mechanics by the same author, and illustrates the teaching material through examples. In the exercises the fundamental concepts of Fluid Mechanics are applied to obtaining the solution of diverse concrete problems, and in doing this the student's skill in the mathematical modeling of practical problems is developed. In addition, 30 challenging questions without detailed solutions have been included, and while lecturers will find these questions suitable for examinations and tests, the student himself can use them to check his understanding of the subject. ... Read more

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I was student of J. Spurk: this book was his best work!
The problems and their solutions presented in this book are essential for the understanding of the fundamental laws and effects in fluid mechanics. They make it easy to students to understand the laws and their applicationto real problems. ... Read more

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If you want top grades and excellent understanding of fluid mechanics and hydraulics, this powerful study tool is the best tutor you can have! It takes you step-by-step through the subject and gives you accompanying related problems with fully worked solutions. You also get hundreds of additional problems to solve on your own, working at your own speed. This superb Outline clearly presents every aspect of fluid mechanics and hydraulics. Famous for their clarity, wealth of illustrations and examples, and lack of dreary minutiae, SchaumÕs Outlines have sold more than 30 million copies worldwide. Compatible with any textbook, this Outline is also perfect for self-study. For better grades in courses covering fluid mechanics and hydraulicsÑyou canÕt do better than this SchaumÕs Outline! ... Read more

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Awesome seller
Would do business with this seller again.Delivered within the week of ordering, and merchandise in absolute new condition.Thank you.

Got me through Fluids and Hydraulics
This book helped me get through my Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulics classes.Really helps to clarify topics discussed in other text books. I still use this a a reference when i need to look up or clarify something.

Great material
Material in this book covered every imaginable aspect of fluid mechanics. You have to have some basic knowledge in FM before going through this book. Great for engineers taking the Civil Professional (PE) exam, great for engineering students and even designers.

I got an A in Hydraulics
The outline was a handy, well-organized supplemental text that helped because we were using a really poor textbook.The worked problems were especially useful, but the summaries were clear, too.

Fluid Mechanics
I like this book very much.It has a lot of good information. ... Read more

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If you would like to break away from the large publishers' approach that many professors describe as "fluid mechanics for the masses," "excessive fluff" and "delaying the appearance of PDE's to Chapter 12," this may be the book you have been looking for! As with the first, second and third editions, this book rejects the modern, watered-down approach that (in at least one modern text) apologizes for the need to use concepts from freshman calculus and (in most cases) emphasizes everything but the basics of fluid motion. Written in an easy-to-read style that students have praised virtually everywhere the book has been used, there is no need to have artificial devices such as one-sentence descriptions on each page to help orient the reader. The worked examples have been integrated into the presentation in a format which insures that the basic concepts are easy to locate, and typographical errors are cataloged on DCW Industries WWW Home Page. That is, the major flaws of the book's major competitors, all of which are suitable for only a one-semester course, do not plague Basic Fluid Mechanics. ... Read more

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A Great Book!!!
I can't say too many good things about this excellent book on fluid mechanics.My first course in fluids used this book and -- at first -- it seemed very challenging.But I soon discovered that the book's explanations of physical concepts are extremely clear and everything fell in place.I am really happy Wilcox has done a third edition and I have already bought a copy for use in my job.In fact, I like his writing so much that I think I own just about everything he has written.Thank you Dr. Wilcox for your careful attention to detail.

Even Better than the Second Edition
I learned fluid mechanics from the second ed. of this book and decided to see just how much the author has changed the book in the third ed. Unlike other fluids books that get more and more dumbed down and touchy feely with time, this book has maintained its rigorous tone.The one concession Wilcox appears to have made -- probably because of the declining student knowledge of calculus that plagues even the best shools -- is in avoiding use of vector calculus theorems like the divergence theorem by using simple easy to understand developments.All of the great explanations of fluid physics remain and many have been expanded to aid the student's understanding.The number of worked examples has been tripled without interfering with flow of the main text.And the software is so easy to use. It's obvious that the author put a lot of time and effort into improving an already outstanding book.

A Wonderfum Fluid Mechanics Book!!!
Like wine, this book gets better with time.The third edition of Basic Fluid Mechanics is outstanding.With the addition of many more worked examples than in earlier editions, this book has matured into a terrific read.The development of the Reynolds Transport Theorem is simply the best available and even accounts for a moving control volume.By applying the theorem to a differential sized control volume, the author makes derivation of the differential equations of fluid motion almost trivial.Wilcox turns dull topics like open channel flow into exciting topics and the chapter on boundary layers cannot be matched by any of the standard fluid mechanics books. All of the software that comes on the book's CD is very easy to use. If you want to understand fluid mechanics this is the book to read.If you teach and want your students to have the best book available you should check this book. If I could give it six stars I would!

Exceptional Book - better than the rest
I had the privledge of taking the Basic Fluid Mechanics course taught by Prof. Wilcox at UCLA. While the book is somewhat rigorous, it covers the basic material very well. I have read many other fluid mechanics books such as Munson et. al, White, and Batchelor and without a doubt, the Wilcox book covers more material in an insightful manner that these other books. This book has been and will continue be my primary reference book on the subject. However, no book is without some criticism and this book is no exception. One shortcoming in this book is the lack of good examples. So I do recommend the study guide to provide more examples that the text lacks.

Definitely not an introductory text
This was, without doubt, the single worst text book I have ever had the misfortune to read.As an introductory text to fluid mechanics it fails dismally.Explanations are poor and excessively theoretical.Examples are few, far between, and absurdly simple.The accompanying "study guide" was a fine joke on all of those foolish enough to purchase it.The only way this text could possibly be useful would be as a reference manual to someone who already knows enough about fluid mechanics to translate Wilcox's esoteric ramblings.If you are looking for an introductory text to the subject, then for love of your sanity, find something else. ... Read more

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This book presents the physics of incompressible flow for the benefit of students and others who need to understand fluid motion.In this new edition, much of the material is new or rewritten, but the purpose and style of the first edition are retained. Particular emphasis is given to information obtained by experiment and observation in addition to analysis of the equations of motion.The book's primary concern is to convey a fundamental understanding of the behavior of fluids in motion. Special features include an introductory non-mathematical treatment of three particular flow configurations; extensive consideration of geophysical topics; and detailed coverage of topics that are known primarily through experimental data.Numerous photographs illustrate the phenomena discussed, and a concluding chapter demonstrates the wide applicability of fluid mechanics.New topics in the second edition include double diffusive convection and modern ideas about dynamical chaos.The discussion of instabilities has been restructured and the treatments of separation and of convection in horizontal layers considerably expanded. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (10)

Good condition
Book was in good condition with minimal marks. Delivery was very prompt. Overall, I am a satisfied customer.

Not for begginers
This book is indeed very good, as it presents deeper analysis of many fluids phenomena, departing from basic ideas and fundamental concepts. But in my opinion you must already have a good understanding of fluid mechanics to really enjoy it. I guess it would not be easy for a begginer in the matter, and guess that's why some may call it confusing. In fact, you won't find that current structured treatment of the matter that other books (mainly the textbooks) presents, or the contents of regular under-graduate or graduate courses in engineering, with common engineering applications, and so on. Nevertheless, as a teacher and researcher in the field of fluid mechanics, I really enjoyed reading it, and it really improved my understanding on many topics.

good read little maths
I really enjoyed this book. I found it in a bookstore one day and read it for pleasure slowly. I am a theory student (now) so I wanted to see a lot more math, but aside from that shortcoming (which some might welcome) it was just a fantastic description of fluid motion and derivations of the governing equations on a simple level.

nice examples
The book has nice examples of experimental evidence to tie together the concepts.

Not ideal for mathematicians
This book is not ideal for mathematicians.It is written in the style of a physics book, with a large portion of the book devoted to experimental results; the theory is developed in the context of explaining these results, with little mathematical discussion of the resulting equations beyond asymptotic analysis.(This may be expected, given the word "Physical" in the title.)

Overall it is a nice book.But the writing is not as clear as it could be.Some relevant properties of the example flows discussed are not stated explicitly, which I would discover by chance while working with the equations.Many of his derivations are also predicated by overly restrictive/unnecessary assumptions, with no mention of the behavior under other assumptions (although the problems require determining this in order to solve them).He leaves too much as an (often unstated) exercise for the reader.This is the reason I did not rate it five stars. ... Read more

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Connecting the math and theory of fluid mechanics to practical applications can be a difficult process. Engineering Fluid Mechanics builds on the success of previous editions to help engineers learn how to apply concepts by keeping them engaged and active throughout the book. Simple and effective examples show how key equations are utilized in practice, and step-by-step descriptions provide details into the processes that engineers follow. Each chapter also outlines the three most important things they will be able to accomplish once the concepts are learned. With its physical/visual approach, engineers will quickly gain an intuitive understanding of the principles. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (14)

Fast and cheap!
Thanks Amazon! My books came in only a few days and I saved so much money by not purchasing through my school bookstore :]

Just going with the (supercritical) flow...
I had to buy this book for a course in fluid mechanics last semester, which turned out to be one of my favorite courses. That was due mainly to the fact that I had an amazing professor, but it was largely supported by the ease of use of this book. Reference sheets were quick and easy to use, and proved themselves invaluable when I had to look up numbers or equations in stressful times. The presentation of the material is very clear, and written in a way that is easy to understand so you can focus on the theory and the ideas, not on running to get a dictionary to look up big, complex words and their meanings (...not that an engineer would own a dictionary...or know how to use a non-internet-based one, lol).

WARNGING! CUIDADO! My only real point to pick with this book is that someone did a poor job editing it. The layout of the chapter problems is such that the diagrams for some are on different pages than the accompanying text, or located several problems before or after in the most awkward positions, meaning you really have to pay attention to the figure number to prevent drawing the wrong picture/information (which I have done several times).

And, to make matters worse, some problems actually don't have all the info needed to complete them! Several problems had info cut off, or just not present, in their diagrams.

While those are just temporary, minor annoyances and shouldn't deter anyone from buying this book, just be aware that they are present. That's the only reason this got a 4 instead of a 5.

Great book for a Fluid Mechanics introductory engineering class!
I am writing this as an engineering student at Brown University, RI, USA. I think it is helpful -and less biased- when students write reviews of the books they are using.

This is a well-written book that covers all the appropriate material to be taught in an introductory Fluid Mechanics course in an engineering curriculum. In my opinion, the format of every chapter is clear and gradually guides the reader to grasp the essence of the concepts included. It includes plenty of figures to illustrate several phenomena or to help derive equations. Some figures are confusing though and need to include more discussion.
The Appendices of the book are clearly labeled and easy to use; this is true for figures, graphs and tables. I believe that this is very important since I used books in the past which included very unorganized tables and I couldn't figure out what I was looking for!
There are many problems at the end of every chapter ranging from basic to more complex ones. Problems are grouped according the way the chapter is divided into concepts. Perhaps the book lacks general conceptual problems and/or real-life application problems, but our Professor provided this material.

Overall, I would recommend this textbook to other students who are interested to get a smooth and paced introduction to Fluid Mechanics and to teachers who want to supplement their lecture with a reliable study-guide.

It's a textbook
You better hope your professor is good because reading this book is awful.Chances are that if you're looking at buying this it's because it is required for you course.

Fluid Book
It has some good examples in it but the question wording can be a little difficult to understand what the author is asking for. Not much different from the previous edition. ... Read more