Flow Control Techniques and Applications

Master the theory, applications and control mechanisms of flow control techniques.

Jinjun Wang (Author), Lihao Feng (Author)

9781107161566, Cambridge University Press

Hardback, published 13 December 2018

290 pages, 563 b/w illus. 52 colour illus. 6 tables
26 x 18 x 1.7 cm, 0.8 kg

Providing comprehensive coverage, this is the first book to systematically introduce different flow control techniques. With a dedicated chapter for each technique, all of the most important, typical and up-to-date methods are discussed, including the vortex generator, biological techniques, the jet and synthetic jet, the plasma actuator, and closed-loop control. Understand their key characteristics and control mechanisms, and learn about their applications in different fields such as aviation and aerospace, mechanical engineering, and building construction. The necessary background on flow control is provided, including the history of the discipline, and the definition, classification and development of each technique, making this essential reading for graduate students, researchers and engineers working in the field.

1. Introduction
2. Gurney flap
3. Vortex generator
4. Roughness
5. Polymer
6. Biological techniques
7. Jet
8. Synthetic jet
9. Plasma actuator
10. Lorentz force
11. Closed-loop control.

Subject Areas: Mechanics of solids [TGMD], Engineering thermodynamics [TGMB], Engineering: general [TBC], Fluid mechanics [PHDF]