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Until 29th August 2008 these two new WIT
Press titles are
available at 30% discount to customers ordering via our website. |
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 Transport Phenomena
in Fires
M. FAGHRI, University of
Rhode Island, USA and B. SUNDEN, Lund Institute of Technology, Sweden
This
edited book presents the state of the art of modelling and numerical
simulation of the important transport phenomena in fires. It describes
how computational procedures can be used in analysis and design of fire
protection and fire safety. Computational fluid dynamics, turbulence
modelling, combustion, soot formation, thermal radiation modelling are
demonstrated and applied to pool fires, flame spread, wildfires, fires
in buildings and other examples.
All
of the chapters follow a unified
outline and presentation to aid accessibility and the book provides
invaluable information for both graduate researchers and R&D
engineers in industry and consultancy. |
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Trefftz and
Collocation Methods
Z-C. LI, National Sun Yat-sen
University, Taiwan, T-T. LU, National Center for Theoretical Science,
Taiwan, H-Y. HU, National Tsing Hua University, Taiwan and A. H-D.
CHENG, University of Mississippi, USA
This book covers a class of numerical methods that are generally
referred to as ‘Collocation methods’. Different
from the Finite Element
and the Finite Difference methods, the discretization and approximation
of the collocation method is based on a set of unstructured points in
space. This ‘meshless’ feature is attractive
because it eliminates the
bookkeeping requirements of the ‘element’ based
methods. This text
discusses several types of collocation methods including the radial
basis function method, the Trefftz method, and the coupled collocation
and finite element method. Governing equations investigated include
Laplace, Poisson, Helmholtz and biharmonic equations. Regular boundary
value problems, boundary value problems with singularity, and
Eigenvalue problems are also examined. Rigorous mathematical proofs are
contained in these chapters, and many numerical experiments are also
provided to support the algorithms and to verify the theory. A tutorial
on the applications of these methods is also provided. |
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Traditional
Architecture of the Arabian Gulf: Building on Desert Tides
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Thermal
Engineering in Power Systems
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Solitary
Waves in Fluids
R.H.J.
GRIMSHAW, Loughborough University, UK
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“Solitary Waves in
Fluids provides readers with the methods and skills to solve equations
and apply results to areas of the ocean and atmosphere with length
scales from meters to thousands of kilometers. Especially suitable for
senior undergraduates and graduate students to use as a reference
book.”
OCEANOGRAPHY
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Advanced
Vector Analysis for Scientists and Engineers
M. RAHMAN, Dalhousie University, Canada |
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“This body of knowledge is crucial
for any student pursuing studies in engineering and the physical
sciences. Highly recommended for upper-division
undergraduates.”
CHOICE
“This reviewer believes that the
book should be part of every college library that is used by
engineering students.”
MAA
ONLINE
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Design
and Nature III: Comparing Design in Nature with Science and Engineering
C.A. BREBBIA, Wessex Institute of Technology,
UK |
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“The eclectic range of topics
ensures that anyone curious about biomimicry will find something of
interest in this book”
QUARTERLY
REVIEW OF BIOLOGY
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Disposal
of Hazardous Waste in Underground Mines
V. POPOV, Wessex Institute of
Technology, UK and R. PUSCH, Geodevelopment International AB, Sweden |
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“This
book is not a repetition of previously published materials because the
editors made sure that other hazardous wastes, such as alkaline
batteries, pesticides, consumer goods and products containing dioxins,
furans, etc, are included. Legislators, businessmen or
environmentalists willing to acquire a practical knowledge of the
subject can use parts of this book to their advantage. Contains a good
introduction to the procedures and practices of hazardous waste storage
but it is most suitable for qualified geo-engineers rather than
students.”
GEOSCIENCE
CANADA
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Exergy
Method: Technical and Ecological Applications
J. SZARGUT, Silesian University of
Technology, Poland |
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“A useful addition to the
literature of the advanced analysis of energy systems. Recommended to
professionals and graduate students. Unique in its ecological
applications.”
ENERGY
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Modelling
of Cathodic Protection Systems
R.A.
Adey, Wessex Institute of Technology, UK |
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“The industry
practitioner will find parts of the selection of articles in this
collection extremely relevant. The researcher will find the
advanced articles to be highly specific and relevant to those areas
where the editor has been a prolific contributor. The collection is
highly unique in this regard - as a unique area of applied mathematics,
the articles treat the optimization problem viz. the BEM method, in a
straightforward manner, without taking away from the significant
aspects of corrosion.”
JOM
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