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Dimensional Analysis and Self-Similarity Methods for Engineers and Scientists

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Authors:
  1. Bahman Zohuri

    1. Galaxy Advanced Engineering, Inc.,, Albuquerque, USA

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  • Provides novel techniques for solving complex non -linear and partial differential equations, previously only available to scientists involved in classified government funded projects
  • Goes beyond the traditional Pi Theorem method to apply dimensional analysis to gas dynamics and thermal hydraulics, in addition to both laminar and turbulent fluids
  • Includes specific examples demonstrating how dimensional analysis can shed light on applications from shock wave impact prediction to plasma confinement
  • Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras

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Table of contents (5 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xvi
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  2. Dimensional Analysis

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    Pages 1-92

  3. Similitude Theory and Applications

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    Pages 93-193

  4. Dimensional Analysis and Intermediate Asymptotic

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    Pages 195-207

  5. Similarity Methods for Nonlinear Problems

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    Pages 209-251

  6. Similarity Methods and Dimensional Analysis in Engineering Dynamics

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    Pages 253-267

  7. Back Matter

    Pages 269-372
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About this book

This ground-breaking reference provides an overview of key concepts in dimensional analysis, and then pushes well beyond traditional applications in fluid mechanics to demonstrate how powerful this tool can be in solving complex problems across many diverse fields. Of particular interest is the book’s coverage of  dimensional analysis and self-similarity methods in nuclear and energy engineering. Numerous practical examples of dimensional problems are presented throughout, allowing readers to link the book’s theoretical explanations and step-by-step mathematical solutions to practical implementations.

Authors and Affiliations

  • Galaxy Advanced Engineering, Inc.,, Albuquerque, USA

    Bahman Zohuri

About the author

Dr. Bahman Zohuri is founder of Galaxy Advanced Engineering, Inc. a consulting company that he formed upon leaving the semiconductor and defense industries after many years as a Senior Process Engineer for corporations including Westinghouse and Intel, and then as Senior Chief Scientist at Lockheed Missile and Aerospace Corporation. During his time with Westinghouse Electric Corporation, he performed thermal hydraulic analysis and natural circulation for Inherent Shutdown Heat Removal System (ISHRS) in the core of a Liquid Metal Fast Breeder Reactor (LMFBR). While at Lockheed, he was responsible for the study of vulnerability, survivability and component radiation and laser hardening for Defense Support Program (DSP), Boost Surveillance and Tracking Satellites (BSTS) and Space Surveillance and Tracking Satellites (SSTS). He also performed analysis of characteristics of laser beam and nuclear radiation interaction with materials, Transient Radiation Effects in Electronics (TREE), Electromagnetic Pulse (EMP), System Generated Electromagnetic Pulse (SGEMP), Single-Event Upset (SEU), Blast and, Thermo-mechanical, hardness assurance, maintenance, and device technology. His consultancy clients have included Sandia National Laboratories, and he holds patents in areas such as the design of diffusion furnaces, and Laser Activated Radioactive Decay. He is the author of several books on engineering and heat transfer.

Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: Dimensional Analysis and Self-Similarity Methods for Engineers and Scientists

  • Authors: Bahman Zohuri

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-13476-5

  • Publisher: Springer Cham

  • eBook Packages: Energy, Energy (R0)

  • Copyright Information: Springer International Publishing Switzerland 2015

  • Hardcover ISBN: 978-3-319-13475-8Published: 27 April 2015

  • Softcover ISBN: 978-3-319-38617-1Published: 09 October 2016

  • eBook ISBN: 978-3-319-13476-5Published: 15 April 2015

  • Edition Number: 1

  • Number of Pages: XVI, 372

  • Number of Illustrations: 68 b/w illustrations, 35 illustrations in colour

  • Topics: Nuclear Energy, Economic Theory/Quantitative Economics/Mathematical Methods, Engineering Fluid Dynamics

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