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Compressible Fluid Dynamics and Shock Waves

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  • Enables readers to understand all important equations and formulas with only a basic grasp of mathematics
  • Covers essential concepts such as ram accelerators, ram/scramjets, and traffic flows
  • Offers unique approaches to discontinuities in compressible flows

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Table of contents (11 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xii
  2. Propagation of Pressure Waves

    • Akihiro Sasoh
    Pages 1-11
  3. Motion of Gas Particles and Thermodynamics

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    Pages 13-39
  4. Basic Equations

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    Pages 41-53
  5. Discontinuity

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    Pages 55-92
  6. Quasi-One-Dimensional Flows

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    Pages 93-105
  7. Systems with Source Terms

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    Pages 107-133
  8. Two-Dimensional Flows

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    Pages 135-162
  9. Unsteady, One-Dimensional Flows

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    Pages 163-195
  10. Riemann Problem

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    Pages 197-227
  11. Method of Characteristics

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    Pages 229-239

About this book

This book offers comprehensive coverage of compressible flow phenomena and their applications, and is intended for undergraduate/graduate students, practicing professionals, and researchers interested in the topic. Thanks to the clear explanations provided of a wide range of basic principles, the equations and formulas presented here can be 
understood with only a basic grasp of mathematics.



The book particularly focuses on shock waves, offering a unique approach to the derivation of shock wave relations from conservation relations in fluids together with a contact surface, slip line or surface; in addition, the thrust of a rocket engine and that of an air-breathing engine are also formulated. Furthermore, the book covers important fundamentals of various aspects of physical fluid dynamics and engineering, including one-dimensional unsteady flows, and 
two-dimensional flows, in which obliqueshock waves and Prandtl-Meyer expansion can be observed.



Authors and Affiliations

  • Department of Aerospace Engineering, Nagoya University, Nagoya, Japan

    Akihiro Sasoh

About the author

Akihiro Sasoh is a Professor at the Department of Aerospace Engineering, Graduate School of Engineering, Nagoya University. He received his Ph.D. from the University of Tokyo in 1989. His research interests include compressible fluid dynamics and space propulsion. He has co-authored more than 200 journal articles and conference papers.


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eBook USD 149.00
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  • Read on any device
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  • Own it forever
Softcover Book USD 199.99
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  • Compact, lightweight edition
  • Dispatched in 3 to 5 business days
  • Free shipping worldwide - see info
Hardcover Book USD 199.99
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  • Durable hardcover edition
  • Dispatched in 3 to 5 business days
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