Thermo-Fluid Dynamics of Two-Phase Flow by Mamoru Ishii, Takashi Hibiki

          Thermo-fluid Dynamics of Two-Phase Flow, Second Edition is focused on the fundamental physics of two-phase flow. The authors present the detailed theoretical foundation of multi-phase flow thermo-fluid dynamics as they apply to: Nuclear reactor transient and accident analysis; Energy systems; Power generation systems; Chemical reactors and process systems; Space propulsion; Transport processes. This edition features updates on two-phase flow formulation and constitutive equations and CFD simulation codes such as FLUENT and CFX, new coverage of the lift force model, which is of particular significance for those working in the field of computational fluid dynamics, new equations and coverage of 1 dimensional drift flux models and a new chapter on porous media formulation.

Elements of Computational Fluid Dynamics by John D. Ramshaw

         This book is a brief introduction to the fundamental concepts of computational fluid dynamics (CFD). It is addressed to beginners, and presents the ABCs or bare essentials of CFD in their simplest and most transparent form. The approach taken is to describe the principal analytical tools required, including truncation-error and stability analyses, followed by the basic elements or building blocks of CFD, which are numerical methods for treating sources, diffusion, convection, and pressure waves. Finally, it is shown how those ingredients may be combined to obtain self-contained numerical methods for solving the full equations of fluid dynamics. The book should be suitable for self-study, as a textbook for CFD short courses, and as a supplement to more comprehensive CFD and fluid dynamics texts.

Optimization and Computational Fluid Dynamics by Dominique Thévenin, Gábor Janiga

         The numerical optimization of practical applications has been an issue of major importance for the last 10 years. It allows us to explore reliable non-trivial configurations, differing widely from all known solutions. The purpose of this book is to introduce the state-of-the-art concerning this issue and many complementary applications are presented.

Adaptive High-order Methods in Computational Fluid Dynamics by Z. J. Wang

         This book consists of important contributions by world-renowned experts on adaptive high-order methods in computational fluid dynamics (CFD). It covers several widely used, and still intensively researched methods, including the discontinuous Galerkin, residual distribution, finite volume, differential quadrature, spectral volume, spectral difference, PNPM, and correction procedure via reconstruction methods. The main focus is applications in aerospace engineering, but the book should also be useful in many other engineering disciplines including mechanical, chemical and electrical engineering. Since many of these methods are still evolving, the book will be an excellent reference for researchers and graduate students to gain an understanding of the state of the art and remaining challenges in high-order CFD methods.

Geophysical Fluid Dynamics by Joseph Pedlosky

         The author has done a masterful job in presenting the theory with the necessary mathematical foundation, while keeping the physical aspects in clear view ... it is an outstanding introduction to a complex and important subject.

A Practical Approach : Computational Fluid Dynamics by Jiyuan TU

         A senior level undergraduate and graduate textbook for a wide audience of engineering students taking a first course in CFD or Computer Aided Engineering. Fully course matched, with the most extensive and rigorous pedagogy and features of any book in the field. The first book in the field aimed at CFD users rather than developers.·

Engineering Fluid Mechanics by Clayton T. Crowe, Donald F. Elger, John A. Roberson, Barbara C. Williams

         Connecting the math and theory of fluid mechanics to practical applications can be a difficult process. Engineering Fluid Mechanics builds on the success of previous editions to help engineers learn how to apply concepts by keeping them engaged and active throughout the book. Simple and effective examples show how key equations are utilized in practice, and step-by-step descriptions provide details into the processes that engineers follow. Each chapter also outlines the three most important things they will be able to accomplish once the concepts are learned. With its physical/visual approach, engineers will quickly gain an intuitive understanding of the principles.

Computational Fluid Mechanics and Heat Transfer by Richard Pletcher, John Tannehill, Dale Anderson

         This comprehensive text provides basic fundamentals of computational theory and computational methods. The book is divided into two parts. The first part covers material fundamental to the understanding and application of finite-difference methods. The second part illustrates the use of such methods in solving different types of complex problems encountered in fluid mechanics and heat transfer. The book is replete with worked examples and problems provided at the end of each chapter.

Computational Fluid Dynamics Principles and Applications (Book with accompanying CD)

         The objective of this book is to provide university students with a solid foundation for understanding the numerical methods employed in today's CFD and to familiarise them with modern CFD codes by hands-on experience. It is also intended for engineers and scientists starting to work in the field of CFD or for those who apply CFD codes. Due to the detailed index, the text can serve as a reference handbook too.
Each chapter includes an extensive bibliography, which provides an excellent basis for further studies. 

An Introduction to Computational Fluid Mechanics by Example by Sedat Biringen, Chuen-Yen Chow

          This new book builds on the original classic textbook entitled: An Introduction to Computational Fluid Mechanics by C. Y. Chow which was originally published in 1979. In the decades that have passed since this book was published the field of computational fluid dynamics has seen a number of changes in both the sophistication of the algorithms used but also advances in the computer hardware and software available. This new book incorporates the latest algorithms in the solution techniques and supports this by using numerous examples of applications to a broad range of industries from mechanical and aerospace disciplines to civil and the biosciences. The computer programs are developed and available in MATLAB. In addition the core text provides up-to-date solution methods for the Navier-Stokes equations, including fractional step time-advancement, and pseudo-spectral methods.

Computational Techniques for Fluid Dynamics : Fundamental and General Techniques by Clive A.J. Fletcher, C. A. Fletcher

          In summary, a book of considerable utlity both in the classroom and as a reference volume ... Fletcher's book is sure to become an invaluable tool for student and researcher alike, and a trusted introduction and guide to the rapidly evolving field of CFD.

Principles of Computational Fluid Dynamics by Pieter Wesseling

          This book is a well-written graduate level text in computational fluid dynamics. The text begins with a rather thorough discussion and derivation of the equations of fluid dynamics, followed by a review of topics in the theory of partial differential equations. There is a good introduction to the two numerical methods, finite volume and finite difference, that are treated in this text. The material is well-organized, starting with simple one-dimensional equations and moving to numerical methods for two-dimensional and three-dimensional problems. Grids are treated in some detail. In addition to simple colocated grids, there is discussion of non-uniform, staggered, and unstructured grids. There is a good mixture of theoretical and computational topics. This text should be of value to all researchers interested in computational fluid dynamics.

Introduction to Computational Fluid Dynamics by Anil W. Date

Professor Date's new book titled Introduction to Computational Fluid Dynamics offers a fresh approach to solving fluid flow problems...In summary this book is ideal for new students of the topic and also a good reference book for seasoned practitioners of CFD in academia and industry, alike. 

Examples of applications are given throughout the book and are quite broadly based...There are lots of useful diagrams throughout, as well as fragments of Fortran code illustrating specific points of implementation...In summary, this is a useful introductory text covering a topic where good books are scarce, and is worthy of inclusion on CFD course reading lists.

The book provides a useful introduction to the topic of computational fluid dynamics with a focus upon convection processes.

Scientific Computation : Fundamentals of Computational Fluid Dynamics by H. Lomax, Thomas H. Pulliam, David W. Zingg

          The book contains a broad variety of numerical methods for partial differential equations arising in fluid dynamics. After a brief introduction of conservation laws, the authors discuss various finite volume and finite difference methods. Thereby, also higher-order schemes are introduced, and fundamental concepts of time marching methods are presented. The book is written as a textbook and provides valuable information for students, researchers and practitioners in science and engineering. 

Computational Fluid Dynamics with Moving Boundaries (Dover Books on Engineering) by Wei Shyy, H. S. Udaykumar, Madhukar M. Rao, Richard W. Smith

          This advanced-level text describes several computational techniques that can be applied to a variety of problems in thermo-fluid physics, multi-phase flow, and applied mechanics involving moving flow boundaries. Step-by-step discussions of numerical procedures include examples that employ algorithms to solve problems. 1990 edition.

Computational Methods for Fluid Dynamics by Joel H. Ferziger, Milovan Peric

          This book, primarily oriented towards industrial applications, intends to provide engineers with the necessary background to use and understand commercial fluid dynamics modeling codes or, alternatively, to develop their own. … In summary, this text, which is commendable for its excellent plain English and pedagogic qualities, constitutes an excellent introduction to the world of computational fluid dynamics and will proudly find its place on the shelf besides more classical reference textbooks. 

Computational Fluid Dynamics by T. J. Chung

"The book not only serves as a valuable reference for the practitioner, but also a self sufficient resource for the beginner...The book is well structured and proceeds from one level to the next without ambiguity...Chung is to be commended for his elucidating and thorough approach to all aspects of computional fluid dynamics."

"The treatment is thorough, and a number of detailed example applications are provided...This book is well written and well indexed. Readers should have no trouble finding the topic of interest and following the clearly written text. It is an excellent tool for those who need an introduction to CFD, as well as for those who perform CFD calculations routinely, including researchers, students and those in industry."

"This comprehensive book ranges from elementary concepts for the beginner to state-of-the-art CFD for the practitioner."

"...this book constitutes an extremely valuable contribution to the technical CFD literature....I highly recommend it for the library of any institution of individual conducting fundamental or applied research in CFD."

Computational Fluid Dynamics by Frederic Magoules (Chapman and Hall/CRC Numerical Analysis and Scientific Computation Series)

          Exploring new variations of classical methods as well as recent approaches appearing in the field, Computational Fluid Dynamics demonstrates the extensive use of numerical techniques and mathematical models in fluid mechanics. It presents various numerical methods, including finite volume, finite difference, finite element, spectral, smoothed particle hydrodynamics (SPH), mixed-element-volume, and free surface flow.

An Introduction to Computational Fluid Dynamics by John F. Wendt

          The objective of the book is to introduce a reader with limited prior knowledge of numerical techniques to the computation of fluid flows. The stated goal of the third edition is to present updates and clarifications while preserving the book’s introductory nature. The focus of the book is exclusively on aeronautical applications. … this book succeeds in achieving its goal of introducing readers to CFD.

Essential Computational Fluid Dynamics by Oleg Zikanov

          This book serves as a complete and self-contained introduction to the principles of Computational Fluid Dynamic (CFD) analysis. It is deliberately short (at approximately 300 pages) and can be used as a text for the first part of the course of applied CFD followed by a software tutorial. The main objectives of this non-traditional format are: 1) To introduce and explain, using simple examples where possible, the principles and methods of CFD analysis and to demystify the `black box’ of a CFD software tool, and 2) To provide a basic understanding of how CFD problems are set and which factors affect the success and failure of the analysis. Included in the text are the mathematical and physical foundations of CFD, formulation of CFD problems, basic principles of numerical approximation (grids, consistency, convergence, stability, and order of approximation, etc), methods of discretization with focus on finite difference and finite volume techniques, methods of solution of transient and steady state problems, commonly used numerical methods for heat transfer and fluid flows, plus a brief introduction into turbulence modeling.  A solutions manual will be provided for instructor's use.

Computational Fluid Dynamics A Practical Approach by Jiyuan Tu, Guan Heng Yeoh, Chaoqun LIU

          This is a great book to start understanding the simulations that I have had to do for the program COMSOL. It gives you examples of simple problems and it's fairly easy to understand.

Computational Fluid Dynamics The Basic With Applications by John Anderson

          Best book on CFD written by an engineer for engineers. Having suffered a lot with numerous books written by mathematicians (obviously due to the complex mathematical notation they use), this book was clear, easy to understand and extremely student friendly. Starting with the Navier-Stokes eqns and their various forms, the author presents a sound mathematical background followed by basic numerical techniques for solving CFD problems. He sticks to the original motivation of writing a book on "introduction to CFD" and does not burden the reader with complex techniques or routines. However, he still reserves a chapter for the advanced modern techniques and gives latest approaches for tackling real-flow problems.

An Introduction to Computational Fluid Dynamics The Finite Volume Method by H. Versteeg, W. Malalasekera

          This comprehensive text presents the fundamentals of Computer Fluid Dynamics simply and clearly.