Boundary Layer Flow Over Elastic Surfaces: Compliant Surfaces and Combined Methods for Marine Vessel Drag Reduction Contributor(s): Babenko, Viktor V. (Author), Chun, Ho-Hwan (Author), Lee, Inwon (Author) |
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ISBN: 0123948061 ISBN-13: 9780123948069 Publisher: Butterworth-Heinemann OUR PRICE: $126.00 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: October 2012 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Transportation | Ships & Shipbuilding - Repair & Maintenance - Technology & Engineering | Engineering (general) - Technology & Engineering | Mechanical |
Dewey: 620.106 |
LCCN: 2012540272 |
Physical Information: 1.49" H x 7.71" W x 9.54" (2.80 lbs) 632 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: While other methods of drag reduction are well-known in marine R&D and ship design environments worldwide, compliant coating drag reduction remains less well-known and poorly understood. This important book presents cutting-edge techniques and findings from research sources not generally accessible by Western researchers and engineers, aiding the application and further development of this potentially important technology. Beginning with an introduction to drag reduction that places the authors' work on elastic surfaces and combined techniques in context, the book moves on to provide a comprehensive study of drag reduction through elastic coating with both flow and material properties considered. Coverage includes:
Intended as a reference for senior engineers and researchers concerned with the drag reduction and the dynamics of turbulent boundary layer flows, Boundary Layer Flow over Elastic Surfaces provides a unique source of information on compliant surface drag reduction and the experimental techniques around it that have shown measurable and repeatable improvements over recent years. This compilation of research findings and new techniques developed for measurement will aid R&D engineers, naval architects and senior designers in their quest to achieve drag reductions that will deliver significant efficiency savings. |