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Turbulence Modeling for CFD
David C. Wilcox
DCW Industries, 2006
   
A comprehensive indroduction to turbulence modeling for CFD. Covers everything from simple algebraic models to advanced RSM and LES methods. The main focus is on two-equation eddy-viscosity models.

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Fluid Mechanics
Pijush Kundu and Ira Cohen
Academic Press, 2001
   
This is the most comprehensive introductory graduate or advanced undergraduate text in fluid mechanics available. It builds from the fundamentals, often in a very general way, to widespread applications to technology and geophysics.

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Numerical Methods for Wave Equations in Geophysical Fluid Dynamics
Dale Durran
Springer-Verlag, 1999
   
This textbook covers a wide range of fundamental numerical methods for the solution of partial differential equations governing low-viscosity flow. Applications considered include tracer transport, shallow-water waves and continuously stratified flow.

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Computational Methods for Fluid Dynamics
Joel H. Ferziger and Milovan Peric
Springer Verlag, 1999
   
Describes the basic numerical techniques used to solve problems in fluid dynamics. Several widely used methods are described in detail. The book also deals with solution accuracy and numerical errors.

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Numerical Methods for Engineers and Scientists
Joe D. Hoffman
McGraw-Hill, 1992
   
An introduction to numerical methods that can be used to solve the equations that govern physical processes.

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Modern Compressible Flow : With Historical Perspective
John David Anderson
McGraw-Hill Publishing, 1990
   
Presents the fundamentals of classical compressible flow along with the latest coverage of modern compressible flow dynamics and high-temperature flows.

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A First Course in Turbulence
Hendrik Tennekes and John L. Lumley
MIT Press, 1972
   
A classical textbook on turbulence. Gives a thourough introduction to the theory of turbulence. Dimensional analysis and scaling arguments are used extensively. It is still one of the best introductory books, but it has been criticized to be out of date.

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Introduction to Computational Fluid Dynamics
Anil Date
Cambridge University Press, 2005
This is a textbook for advanced undergraduate and first-year graduate students in mechanical, aerospace, and chemical engineering. The book emphasizes understanding CFD through physical principles and examples.

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Fundamentals of the Finite Element Method for Heat and Fluid Flow
An Introduction for Scientists and Engineers
R. W. Lewis, Perumal Nithiarasu and Kankanhalli Seetharamu
John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 2004
Teaches the fundamentals of how to use the Finite Element Method to solve heat transfer and fluid dynamics problems

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Molekulare Gasdyamik
Einfuerung in die kinetische Theorie der Gase und Lattice-Boltzmann-Methoden
Dieter Hänel
Springer Verlag Berlin, Heidelberg, 2004
The text book in german is an introduction into the kinetic theory of gases with an extension to the lattice-Boltzmann method. The book is written for graduate students in engineering science, aerospace science or physics.

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Statistical Mechanics of Turbulent Flows
Stefan Heinz
Springer-Verlag, 2003
Statistical Mechanics of Turbulent Flows presents a modern overview of basic ways to calculate turbulent reacting flows.

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Applied CFD Techniques
An Introduction Based on Finite Element Methods
Rainald Lohner
Wiley, 2001
The Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) is the main subject of this textbook. The text forms a bridge between basic theoretical and algorithmic aspects of the finite element method and its use in an industrial context.

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Physical and Computational Aspects of Convective Heat Transfer
Tuncer Cebeci and Peter Bradshaw
Springer-Verlag, 1998
Heat and momentum transfer in viscous fluids, covering laminar and turbulent flows with small and large temperature differences, and buoyant flows.

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Computational Fluid Mechanics and Heat Transfer
Series in Computational and Physical Processes in Mechanics and Thermal Sciences
John C. Tannehill, Dale A. Anderson and Richard H. Pletcher
Taylor & Francis, 1997
An introductory text for undergraduate students, covering finite-difference methods, and applications involving fluid mechanics and heat transfer.

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Fundamentals of Grid Generation
Patrick Knupp and Stanly Steinberg
CRC Press, Inc., 1993
Fundamentals of gird generation.

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Computational Techniques for Fluid Dynamics
A Solutions Manual
K. Srinivas and C. A. J. Fletcher
Springer-Verlag, 1992
Solutions manual for Computational Techniques for Fluid Dynamics Volumes 1 and 2.

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Computational Techniques for Fluid Dynamics 2
Specific Techniques for Differential Flow Categories
C. A. J. Fletcher
Springer-Verlag, 1991
In Volume 2 specific techniques are described for inviscid, compressible, boundary layer and separating flow.

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Solutions Manual and Computer Programs for Physical and Computational Aspects of Convective Heat Transfer
Tuncer Cebeci and Peter Bradshaw
Springer-Verlag, 1989
Solutions manual for Physical and Computational Aspects of Convective Heat Transfer by T. Cebeci and P. Bradshaw.