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13. Boundary Layer Approximation III

The chapter provides an in-depth exploration of boundary layer approximations in fluid mechanics, specifically focusing on laminar boundary layers, displacement thickness, momentum thickness, and their numerical solutions. It discusses the historical context of these concepts, including the contributions of Prandtl and his students, while emphasizing the evolution of methods used to solve boundary layer problems from manual calculations to modern computational techniques. The chapter also highlights the differences between laminar and turbulent boundary layers and introduces empirical laws used to describe turbulent flows.

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Sections

  • 13

    Fluid Mechanics

    This section covers the foundational principles of fluid mechanics, focusing on boundary layer approximations, including laminar boundary layer equations and numerical solutions.

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  • 13.1.1

    Boundary Layer Approximation Iii

    This section focuses on the numerical solutions of boundary layer equations and detailed concepts such as laminar boundary layers, displacement thickness, and momentum thickness.

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  • 13.2

    Introduction To Boundary Layer Approximations

    This section introduces boundary layer approximations, focusing on the derivation of boundary layer equations for laminar flows past flat plates and discussing essential concepts such as displacement and momentum thickness.

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  • 13.2.1

    Laminar Boundary Layers

    This section discusses the fundamentals of laminar boundary layers as well as important concepts such as displacement thickness and momentum thickness.

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  • 13.2.2

    Displacement Thickness And Momentum Thickness

    This section delves into displacement thickness and momentum thickness as crucial concepts in understanding boundary layer behavior in fluid mechanics.

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  • 13.2.3

    Flat Plate Boundary Conditions

    This section discusses the approximations related to boundary layers, particularly focusing on laminar flow over flat plates, their solutions, and key concepts such as displacement thickness and momentum thickness.

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  • 13.3

    Boundary Layer Equations

    This section discusses the boundary layer equations related to fluid flow past flat plates, focusing on the derivation, significance, and numerical solutions of these equations.

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  • 13.3.1

    Mass Conservation

    This section discusses the concept of mass conservation in the context of fluid mechanics, particularly focusing on boundary layer approximations.

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  • 13.3.2

    Linear Momentum Equations

    This section introduces the linear momentum equations related to boundary layer approximations in fluid mechanics, focusing on laminar flow past flat plates.

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  • 13.3.3

    Parabolic Equations

    This section explores parabolic equations in fluid mechanics, particularly focusing on the boundary layer approximations and their significance in the analysis of laminar flow over flat plates.

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  • 13.4

    Computational Fluid Dynamics Techniques

    This section provides an overview of boundary layer approximations, the significance of laminar boundary layers, and discusses techniques for obtaining numerical solutions.

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  • 13.4.1

    Numerical Solutions Of Laminar Boundary Layers

    This section discusses the numerical solutions of laminar boundary layers, emphasizing equations derived from the Navier-Stokes equations.

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  • 13.5

    Boundary Conditions And Solutions

    This section explores boundary layer approximations in fluid mechanics focusing on laminar boundary layers, their equations, and solutions, including the concepts of displacement and momentum thickness.

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  • 13.5.1

    Boundary Conditions

    This section discusses boundary layer approximations, focusing on laminar boundary layer equations and concepts such as displacement thickness and momentum thickness in fluid mechanics.

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  • 13.5.2

    Reynolds Number

    This section discusses the importance of Reynolds number in fluid flow, particularly its role in distinguishing between laminar and turbulent flows.

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  • 13.5.3

    Momentum Thickness

    The section discusses momentum thickness and its significance in understanding boundary layer flow in fluid mechanics.

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  • 13.6

    Displacement Thickness

    Displacement thickness quantifies the effect of a boundary layer on the flow above a solid boundary, impacting velocity and drag.

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  • 13.6.1

    Concept And Mass Conservation

    The section discusses the concepts of boundary layer approximations, focusing on mass conservation in fluid mechanics.

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  • 13.6.2

    Apparent Wall Concept

    The apparent wall concept introduces how displacement thickness influences the flow pattern and helps to define an effective wall in fluid dynamics.

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  • 13.7

    Turbulent Boundary Layers

    This section discusses the complexities of turbulent boundary layers in fluid flow, focusing on boundary layer equations, thicknesses, and their practical implications.

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  • 13.7.1

    One-Seventh Power Law

    The One-Seventh Power Law describes the velocity profile in turbulent boundary layers, emphasizing the relationship between distance from a wall and flow velocity as a power function.

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  • 13.7.2

    Log Law

    This section explores the fundamental concepts of boundary layers in fluid mechanics, focusing on laminar boundary layers, displacement thickness, and momentum thickness.

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  • 13.8

    Conclusion On Boundary Layer Approximations

    This section discusses the key concepts and contributions related to boundary layer approximations in fluid mechanics, emphasizing laminar flow and subsequent numerical solutions.

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References

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