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Computational Techniques for MultiPhase
Flows. By Guan H. Yeoh and
Jiyuan Tu. Butterworth-Heinemann.
30 Corporate Drive, Burlington, MA
01803. Web: elsevierdirect.com. 2009.
664 pages. $130.00.
Reviewed by Simon Lo
CD-adapco, Didcot, U.K.
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his guide effectively covers many complex topics associated
with computational fluid dynamics (CFD),
multiphase flow turbulence, numerical methods and
multiphase flows. Packed with information, the book would
serve as a good reference for engineers and research students
using CFD to solve multiphase flow problems - a
concept known as computational multiphase fluid dynamics
(CMFD). The book's three sections address: fundamentals,
modeling of various types of multiphase flows and advanced
multiphase flows. Useful features include equations that are
written out in full and repeated as necessary, eliminating
the need to flip between pages, and the series of author comments
and observations. They add information and details
from the authors' experiences.
The second chapter is especially important, as it takes
the reader through the derivation of the governing transport
equations for multiphase flows written in the form of
a mixture or separate phases. The transport equations are
those related to the conservation laws of mass, momentum
and energy. This chapter also covers the complex topic of
turbulent multiphase flows.
Chapter three discusses numerical methods for the
various types of multiphase flows. Topics covered include:
computational meshes (structured, body-fitted and unstructured);
derivation of finite-difference and finite-volume
equations; discretization schemes; solution algorithms, such
as SIMPLE for single phase flow and IPSA for multiphase
flows; the Euler-Lagrange approach for particle flows; interface
tracking, volume of fluid (VOF), level-set methods
for free surface flows; and boundary conditions.
Chapters four to nine follow a set structure, with a
detailed description of the relevant theory and equations
followed by work examples. The examples are particularly
effective in demonstrating that the theories and methods
shown in the book can give good results, as well as sharing
with the readers the authors' experience in applying
the theories and methods to solve real problems.
Chapter six - on gas-liquid flows, such as bubbly flows
- deserves special recommendation. The depth of coverage
reflects the authors' extensive experience and interest in
this area. The chapter provides all required theory, models
and equations for modeling bubbly flows and sub-cooled,
boiling flows. The complex topics of modeling bubble-size
distribution using various population-balance methods, and
wall-boiling mechanisms, are explained clearly. This chapter
will be particularly useful to engineers in the nuclear
power industry.
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Chapter seven describes the VOF method for modeling
free-surface flows, while the final three chapters
consider more advanced topics associated with multiphase
flows. These include freezing and solidification,
extension of modeling methods to three-phase flows, and
future trends in modeling turbulent multiphase flows
using direct numerical simulation (DNS) and large-eddy
simulation (LES), methods that currently are largely in
the academic sector.
Corrosion Resistance of Aluminum
and Magnesium Alloys. By Edward
Ghali. Jon Wiley and Sons Inc., 111
River St., Hoboken, NJ 07030. Web:
wiley.com. 2010. 719 pages. $149.95.
Formulating Adhesives and Sealants.
By Bodo Müller and Walter Rath.
Vincentz Publishing, Plathnerstrasse
4c, 30175 Hannover, Germany. Web:
vincentz.de. 2010. 288 pages. $236.00.
Handbook of Physical Vapor Deposition
(PVD) Processing. By Donald
Mattox. William Andrew Inc., 13 Eaton
Ave., Norwich, NY 13815. Web: elsevierdirect.com.
2010. 792 pages. $249.00.
Ludwig's Applied Process Design
for Chemical and Petrochemical
Plants, 4th ed.: Distillation, packed
towers, petroleum fractionation,
gas processing and dehydration.
By A. Kayode Coker. Gulf Professional
Publishing, c/o Elsevier, Linacre House,
Jordan Hill, Oxford OX2 8DP U.K. Web:
elsevierdirect.com. 2010. 1,008 pages.
$210.00.
Manual 1, Significance of Tests for
Petroleum Products. By ASTM International.
ASTM International, 100 Barr
Harbor Drive, West Conshohocken, PA,
Web: astm.org. 2010. 350 pages. $117.00.
The Oil & Gas Engineering Guide.
By Hervé Baron. Editions Technip, 25
rue Ginoux, 75015 Paris. Web: editionstechnip.com.
2010. 208 pages. $66.00.
Handbook of Material Biodegradation,
Biodeterioration and Biostabilization.
By Michalina FalkiewiczDulik,
Katarzyna Janda and George
Wypych. ChemTec Publishing, 38 Earswick
Drive, Toronto M1E 1C6 Ontario.
Web: chemtec.org. 2010. 368 pages.
$265.00.
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