| Drag Reduction of Turbulent Flows by Additives Contributor(s): Gyr, A. (Author), Bewersdorff, H. -W (Author) |
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ISBN: 9048145554 ISBN-13: 9789048145553 Publisher: Springer OUR PRICE: $161.49 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: October 2010 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Science | Mechanics - Fluids - Technology & Engineering | Power Resources - Alternative & Renewable - Science | Energy |
| Dewey: 531 |
| Series: Fluid Mechanics and Its Applications |
| Physical Information: 0.53" H x 6.14" W x 9.21" (0.79 lbs) 236 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Drag Reduction of Turbulent Flows by Additives is the first treatment of the subject in book form. The treatment is extremely broad, ranging from physicochemical to hydromechanical aspects. The book shows how fibres, polymer molecules or surfactants at very dilute concentrations can reduce the drag of turbulent flow, leading to energy savings. The dilute solutions are considered in terms of the physical chemistry and rheology, and the properties of turbulent flows are presented in sufficient detail to explain the various interaction mechanisms. Audience Those active in fundamental research on turbulence and those seeking to apply the effects described. Fluid mechanical engineers, rheologists, those interested in energy saving methods, or in any other application in which the flow rate in turbulent flow should be increased. |