A primer in fluid mechanics. Dynamics of flows in one space dimension (Q2717136)

Publisher's description (no review copy received): This distinctive text presents the basic principles of fluid mechanics by means of one-dimensional flow examples - differing significantly in style and content from other books. The book contains: an overview of fluid properties and kinetic theory of gases; information on the fundamental equations of fluid mechanics, including historical references and background information; introductory discussions on fluid properties and fluid statics; a comprehensive chapter on compressible flows; a variety of applications to non-steady flows, including non-steady gas dynamics; a brief introduction to acoustics. Novel provisos in the text include: an analysis of the static stability of a floating two-dimensional parabolic section; viscous flow through an elastic duct; several geometries in non-steady tank draining, including a singular perturbation problem. Chapters also discuss physical properties, atmospheric stability, thermodynamics, energy and momentum equations, dimensional analysis, and historical perspectives of flows in pipes and conduits. The book offers a rigorous text for the curious student and for the research engineer seeking a readily available guide to the more refined treatments in the literature -- supporting classical and current discussions as well as theoretical and practical concepts.