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Asymptotic Theory of Separated Flows

Asymptotic Theory of Separated Flows

Asymptotic Theory of Separated Flows

Vladimir V. Sychev, Central Aero-Hydrodynamic Institute, Zhukovskii, Russia
Anatoly I. Ruban, University of Manchester
Victor V. Sychev, Central Aero-Hydrodynamic Institute, Zhukovskii, Russia
Georgi L. Korolev, Central Aero-Hydrodynamic Institute, Zhukovskii, Russia
Elena V. Maroko
June 2008
Paperback
9780521065870
£36.99
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Paperback
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    Boundary-layer separation from a rigid body surface is one of the fundamental problems of classical and modern fluid dynamics. The major successes achieved since the late 1960s in the development of the theory of separated flows at high Reynolds numbers are in many ways associated with the use of asymptotic methods. The most fruitful of these has proved to be the method of matched asymptotic expansions, which has been widely used in mechanics and mathematical physics. There have been many papers devoted to different problems in the asymptotic theory of separated flows and we can confidently speak of the appearance of a very productive direction in the development of theoretical hydrodynamics. This book will present this theory in a systematic account. The book will serve as a useful introduction to the theory, and will draw attention to the possibilities that application of the asymptotic approach provides.

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    Review of the hardback: 'This book seems, to this reviewer at least, to be one of the best such contributions in the area of separated flow theory … is there likely to be a large readership for the book? This reviewer hopes so, and recommends the book highly to both newcomers and those experienced in the field.' F. T. Smith, University College, London

    Review of the hardback: 'With this book, the authors make a notable contribution to the field.' Journal of Mechanical Engineering Science

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    Product details

    June 2008
    Paperback
    9780521065870
    348 pages
    234 × 156 × 18 mm
    0.49kg
    107 b/w illus.
    Available

    Table of Contents

    • Preface
    • 1. The theory of separation from a smooth surface
    • 2. Flow separation from corners of a body contour
    • 3. Flow in the vicinity of the trailing edge of a thin airfoil
    • 4. Separation at the leading edge of a thin airfoil
    • 5. The theory of unsteady separation
    • 6. The asymptotic theory of flow past blunt bodies
    • 7. Numerical methods for solving the equations of interaction theory
    • References.