Turbulent Flows : Physical Analysis and Theoretical Modeling / by Aristeu da Silveira Neto.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

da Silveira Neto, Aristeu.

Series:

Engineering Series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Fluid mechanics.

Mechanical engineering.

Engineering Fluid Dynamics.

Mechanical Engineering.

Local Subjects:

Engineering Fluid Dynamics.

Mechanical Engineering.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (589 pages)

Edition:

1st ed. 2026.

Place of Publication:

Cham : Springer Nature Switzerland : Imprint: Springer, 2026.

Summary:

This textbook offers a journey through the complex world of turbulent flows, beginning with their physical characteristics and progressing through the mathematical foundations of fluid dynamics. Readers will explore the transition to turbulence, spectral analysis, and the Kolmogorov theory, gaining insight into the nature and behavior of turbulent structures. The book then delves into advanced modeling techniques, including URANS and LES methodologies, addressing the closure problem and presenting various turbulence models—from zero-equation to hybrid approaches. With detailed theoretical formulations, practical case studies, and exercises throughout, this comprehensive resource equips students, researchers, and engineers with the tools to understand, simulate, and analyze turbulent flow phenomena in both academic and applied contexts.

Contents:

Introduction to turbulent flows

Mathematical modeling for fluid dynamics

Instabilities in laminar flows

Transition to turbulence

Homogeneous and isotropic turbulence

Equations for turbulent flows and the closure problem

URANS methodology and closing models

URANS Closing Models with zero balance equation

URANS closure models with one or more balance equations

Sub-Grid Closure Models for the LES Methodology

URANS-URANS and LES-URANS hybrid closure models.

Notes:

Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.

ISBN:

3-031-89222-4

9783031892226

OCLC:

1573149489