Contents



Preface

This book covers the boundary layer theory. It presents topics ranging from the fundamentals of fluid mechanics to the mathematical, physical, and experimental advances made in this in recent times. The book includes comprehensive overview of the derivation of n-s equations, flow past simple geometries, laminar flows, laminar turbulent transition, turbulent boundary layers, coupled velocity and thermal boundary layers, three-dimensional boundary layers, natural and mixed convection, flow past bodies (aerodynamics), and numerical methods for laminar

Written by experts in the field, this book presents the theory's importance for a wide variety of applications. Applied mathematicians and engineers—especially those working in fluid dynamics—along with engineers of aeronautics, undoubt-

Beginning with the basics, the book discusses in detail the techniques and results that reveal the nature of the equations that govern the flow within boundary layers and ultimately describe the laws underlying the motion of fluids with small viscos-

> **Vallampati Ramachandra Prasad** Department of Mathematics, School of Advanced Sciences, Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India

and turbulent boundary layers.

edly welcome this authoritative, up-to-date book.

ity. The book is also recommended for undergraduate students.
