Boundary Layer Flows - Control Techniques and Technological Applications

Control Techniques and Technological Applications

108 Seiten, Hardcover

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

Boundary layer dynamics play a crucial role in determining the performance of engineering systems, influencing drag, heat transfer, flow separation, and overall efficiency. As modern technologies demand higher levels of performance and sustainability, understanding and controlling these flows has become increasingly important. This book offers a comprehensive overview of boundary layer control, with a strong focus on laminar-turbulent transition and its impact on fluid behavior. It explores key transition mechanisms, including natural, bypass, separation-induced, and crossflow processes, as well as the instability modes that drive them. The influence of environmental disturbances, pressure gradients, and surface conditions is also examined, highlighting the complexity of real-world flow systems. Beyond fundamental concepts, the book presents a range of control strategies, from traditional passive and active techniques to advanced hybrid approaches. It also introduces emerging technologies such as plasma-based flow control, which offer new possibilities for precise and adaptive boundary layer manipulation. By integrating theory, modeling, and practical applications, this book serves as a valuable resource for students, researchers, and engineers in fluid mechanics and aerospace engineering. It not only consolidates current knowledge but also highlights future directions in the ongoing effort to enhance efficiency, control, and innovation in fluid systems.

• Themen: Technologie, Ingenieurswissenschaft, Landwirtschaft, Industrieprozesse Maschinenbau und Werkstoffe Materialwissenschaft Strömungsmechanik Aerodynamik
• ISBN: 9781836342991
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 07.10.2026
• Größe: 260 x 183 mm
• Verlag: IntechOpen
• Herausgegeben von: Zambri Harun