Which Book Best Aligns with These Fluid Dynamics Topics?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around recommendations for textbooks that align with specific fluid dynamics topics covered in a fluids class, including the Navier Stokes Equation and various principles of fluid mechanics. The scope includes theoretical understanding and practical applications relevant to the course syllabus.

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  • Technical explanation

Main Points Raised

  • One participant seeks a textbook that aligns with their fluid dynamics syllabus, which includes topics such as hydrostatics, control volume equations, and compressible flow.
  • Another participant recommends Cengel's "Fluid Mechanics: Fundamentals and Applications" and Frank White's "Fluid Mechanics" as suitable options.
  • A third participant supports the recommendation for Cengel's book, noting its clarity compared to White's and Munson's textbooks, which they feel may assume prior knowledge of thermodynamics.
  • A different participant mentions that their course uses Munson's textbook and that they will study thermodynamics alongside Moran's book.
  • Another participant recommends Munson's textbook for its organization, problem sets, and supplementary video support.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express differing opinions on which textbook is best suited for the syllabus, with some favoring Cengel's book for its clarity, while others advocate for Munson's textbook due to its organization and resources. No consensus is reached on a single recommended book.

Contextual Notes

Participants reference specific textbooks and their perceived strengths, but there is no agreement on a definitive choice, highlighting the subjective nature of textbook selection based on individual learning preferences and course requirements.

Who May Find This Useful

Students enrolled in fluid dynamics courses or those interested in fluid mechanics who are seeking textbook recommendations aligned with specific course topics.

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I'm looking for a book to really help hit home what my fluids class is teaching because I'd like to eventually learn the Navier Stokes Equation.

Syllabus:
1. Introduction, definitions, fluid kinematics
2. Hydrostatics, including nanometers, Bourdon gauges and pressure transducers
3. Control volume equations for continuity, linear momentum, angular momentum, and energy; Bernoulli's equation; includes pitot tubes, Venturi meters, orifice meters and hot wire anenometers
4. Differential continuity and momentum equations
5. Dimensional similitude and model testing
6. Viscous flows, pipe flows
7. Boundary layers, lift and drag
8. Potential flow, superposition, numerical solutions
9. Compressible flow

Could anyone recommend a book that follows these topics and prepares me for https://mechanical.illinois.edu/courses/tam-435-intermediate-fluid-mechanics?
 
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You should try Cengel's Fluid Mechanics: Fundamentals and Applications or Frank White's Fluid Mechanics. They are very similar and suited for what you need.
 
I second the recommendation for Cengel's book. I've been through various portions of Cengel's textbook, White's textbook and Munson's textbook. I found Cengel's to always be the clearest. I feel the other two expect thermodymamics to be either studied prior, or in parallel. My civil eng course, didn't require thermo, which leads me to recommend Cengel.
 
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I should also mention that the course's book is Munson's and I will be studying Theromdynamics in parallel with Moran's book
 
i recommend MUNSON among other textbooks because it is easy to understand , well organized, excellent problem sets and the book is supported by videos that some explanation based on it
 

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