An Introduction to Turbulent Flow

First published in 2000, this book provides the physical and mathematical framework necessary to understand turbulent flow.

Jean Mathieu (Author), Julian Scott (Author)

9780521775380, Cambridge University Press

Paperback, published 26 June 2000

386 pages, 81 b/w illus.
25.4 x 17.8 x 2 cm, 0.67 kg

'… this inspired and first-rate book will establish itself as the most convenient and outstandingly useful basic study material eagerly sought by students of turbulence … In short, you will seldom have an opportunity to have a better balanced introduction to the main elements of the study of turbulence. Indeed a book of exceptional merit.' Current Engineering Practice

Most natural and industrial flows are turbulent. The atmosphere and oceans, automobile and aircraft engines, all provide examples of this ubiquitous phenomenon. In recent years, turbulence has become a very lively area of scientific research and application, attracting many newcomers who need a basic introduction to the subject. An Introduction to Turbulent Flow, first published in 2000, offers a solid grounding in the subject of turbulence, developing both physical insight and the mathematical framework needed to express the theory. It begins with a review of the physical nature of turbulence, statistical tools, and space and time scales of turbulence. Basic theory is presented next, illustrated by examples of simple turbulent flows and developed through classical models of jets, wakes, and boundary layers. A deeper understanding of turbulence dynamics is provided by spectral analysis and its applications. The final chapter introduces the numerical simulation of turbulent flows. This well-balanced text will interest graduate students in engineering, applied mathematics, and the physical sciences.

Preface and roadmap
General references
1. An introduction to turbulence
2. Statistical tools
3. Space and time scales of turbulence
4. Basic theory and illustrative examples
5. Classical models of jets, wakes and boundary layers
6. Spectral analysis of homogeneous turbulence
7. Kolmogorov's and other theories based on spectral analysis
8. Numerical simulation of turbulent flows.

Subject Areas: Mechanics of fluids [TGMF]