Open Directory - Science: Physics: Fluid Mechanics and Dynamics
See also: This category in other languages: - Computes the standard relations for compressible flow of a perfect gas. Isentropic flow relations, normal shock relations, and oblique shock relations can be calculated. - Free e-book by Walter Pfeifer describing the Brownian motion of suspended particles and Albert Einstein's formula. - Develops a solution for the boundary layer equations in terms of complex variables. From these, a real-valued solution is derived for the boundary layer near a flat plate, showing an exponential rise to the main flow velocity. This solution is shown to have the self-similarity property. - An antibubble is a ball of liquid surrounded by a thin film of air. Pictures, documentation and links. - Interactive animation shows how pressure and velocity in a fluid behave according to Bernoulli's Principle. - An online fluid dynamics calculator. - Solutions to Classical Fluid Flow and Momentum Transfer Problems. - Experiments with smoke inside a plexiglass box challenge convectional wisdom. Smoke can unexpectedly act heavier than air and then spontaneously reverse. - European Research Community on Fluids, Turbulence and Combustion. Portal to Fluid Dynamics database resources. Free registration required. - Fluids section of engineering directory. Provides definitions and practical applications. - Provides information on studies of how damping in a combustion chamber works and how the process can be influenced. - The site demonstrates a method of flow visualisation by using an optically active liquid. The advantages of the method and some example applications are described. - Provides educational material at undergraduate level on the fundamental aspects of non-relativistic fluid dynamics. - Integrates the vector Navier-Stokes equation to obtain a vector form of Bernoulli's law. Provides interpretation and a mathematical basis for doing calculations. - An investigation into aerodynamic vibration excitation systems for in-flight flutter testing of general aviation aircraft. Richard R. Western, Melbourne, 1999. - Lecture for those who need a refresher course on hydrodynamics fundamentals. - Acts as a forum where manufacturers, distributors, suppliers, customers and educators can act together to advance fluid power technology and strengthen the industry. Includes information on membership, events and industry news. - Equations describing how the velocity, pressure, temperature and density of a moving fluid are related. - International industrial consortium that conducts applied research in fluidization, solids transport, and other fluid-particle areas. Overview of staff, programs, facilities, and information about membership, meetings and publications. - An introduction to the European Collaboration on Particle Image Velocimetry. Links to participating partners, information about courses, conferences and literature. - Open and free content downloadable textbooks for engineering. - Wikipedia article on the point at which a sudden drop in air pressure occurs and which is the cause of the visible condensation cloud that may surround an aircraft. - Explanation of water hammer and pulsation inclusive the formula used to calculate the pressure increase. - A course in the physics and art of fluid flow for engineering and fine arts photography students at the University of Colorado, Boulder. The student gallery has a wide assortment of images ranging from soap films to clouds. - A one-stop internet resource for fluid dynamics and flow engineering professionals - A free one-stop information resource for bio-, micro-, and nano-fluidic systems. - A one-stop resource for professionals working in propulsion, power, and combustion fields.
