Applied Fluid Mechanics

by Robert L. Mott

This popular applications-oriented approach to engineering technology fluid mechanics covers all of the basic principles of fluid mechanics--both statics and dynamics--in a clear, practical presentation that ties theory directly to real devices and systems used in chemical process industries, manufacturing, plant engineering, waste water handling and product design. "The Big Picture" sections--focus on real products or systems where the principles of fluid mechanics are used, discuss the kind of fluid used, what the fluid is used for, how it behaves, what conditions exist in the system that affect its behavior, and the relationships between those systems. Features a "programmed approach" to completely worked, complex, real-world example problems; spreadsheets; a unique presentation of the Moody diagram; highlighted major formulae and definitions; and an extensive set of appendix tables. The Nature of Fluids. Viscosity of Fluids. Pressure Measurement. Forces on Submerged Plane and Curved Areas. Buoyancy and Stability. Flow of Fluids and Bernoulli's Equation. General Energy. Reynolds Number, Laminar Flow, and Turbulent Flow. Energy Losses Due to Friction. Minor Losses. Series Pipe Line Systems. Parallel Pipe Line Systems. Pump Selection and Application. Open Channel Flow. Flow Measurement. Forces Due to Fluids in Motion. Drag and Lift. Fans, Blowers, Compressors. Flow of Gases. Flow of Air in Ducts. For Mechanical, Manufacturing, and Industrial Engineers interested in Fluid Mechanics, Hydraulics, or Fluid Power.

Genres: Engineering, Textbooks

645 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1979

About the author

Mott grew up in Nyack, NY, served in the Marines during WWII, and graduated from Columbia University. He played drums with Benny Goodman for a period before getting a job at CBS doing sound effects for radio. He stuck around for television and worked on The Dick Van Dyke Show, Laugh In, and won two Emmys for his work on Days of Our Lives.

Reviews

[Chrysanthos · Rating 4 out of 5]

My head hurts and my ears seem to bleed from this one. I've come to the conclusion that my math level just wasn't high enough to completely grasp the concepts of fluid dynamics. Despite my misgivings, I think this is a very good book.

[Alesandere · Rating 4 out of 5]

Es un excelente libro sobre el tema, pero me disgustó un poco la cantidad de ejercicios que tiene focalizados en el sistema de unidad de USA. Es cierto que hay muchos con el sistema SI, pero hay muchos con el otro, que no se usa tanto.
Igual, es muy útil.

[Hasseeb Nasseer · Rating 5 out of 5]

I want to download for free

[Carolina · Rating 3 out of 5]

La primera parte es una belleza. Está bien organizada y contiene explicaciones sencillas pero completas. Es una lástima que después de ahí (alrededor del capítulo 5) se vuelve mucho más desordenado, repetitivo y confuso. Tuve que buscar otro libro.

[Emily · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was a very useful reference book and I have kept it for future use. The only thing it needed was more example problems.

[Griffin Wilson · Rating 4 out of 5]

Exciting

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[Fernando Nájera s · Rating 4 out of 5]

good book

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i have instusted to seady for this concept of my graduate study purpose..