Kuppalapalle Vajravelu - Böcker

Most of the equations governing the problems related to science and engineering are nonlinear in nature. As a result, they are inherently difficult to solve. Analytical solutions are available only for some special cases. For other cases, one has no easy means but to solve the problem must depend on numerical solutions.

Fluid Flow, Heat and Mass Transfer at Bodies of Different Shapes: Numerical Solutions presents the current theoretical developments of boundary layer theory, a branch of transport phenomena. Also, the book addresses the theoretical developments in the area and presents a number of physical problems that have been solved by analytical or numerical method. It is focused particularly on fluid flow problems governed by nonlinear differential equations. The book is intended for researchers in applied mathematics, physics, mechanics and engineering.

Addresses basic concepts to understand the theoretical framework for the method Provides examples of nonlinear problems that have been solved through the use of numerical method Focuses on fluid flow problems governed by nonlinear equations

This title includes chapters written by well-known mathematicians and engineers. The topics include nonlinear differential equations, nonlinear dynamics, neural networks, modelling and dissipative processes, nonlinear ODE, nonlinear PDE, nonlinear mechanics, and fuzzy differential equations. The chapters are self-contained and contain new results. The book is suitable for anyone interested in pursuing research in the fields mentioned above.

Nanofluid Flow, Heat, and Mass Transfer at Stretching Surfaces explores nanofluid and hybrid nanofluid flow at a moving surface, stretching plate, stretching disk, and past a stretching surface. It demonstrates the wide range of applications of nanofluid heat and mass transport enhancement in many industrial and manufacturing processes.With a combination of numerical and analytical approaches, the book presents multiple solution strategies, including boundary layer flow problems with dimensionless equations, numerical simulation, and theoretical approaches. It discusses unique physical phenomena, including phase change, buoyancy, chemical reactions, moving/stretching surfaces, and magnetohydrodynamics. The book analyzes hybrid nanofluid flow past a stretching surface in the presence of a magnetic field and the effects of activation energy and heat generation/absorption. It includes real-world case studies and solutions.The book will interest industry researchers and graduate students studying applications of nanotechnology and nanofluids within the fields of mechanical, chemical, manufacturing, and biomedical engineering.

The International Conference on Differential Equations and Nonlinear Mechanics was hosted by the University of Central Florida in Orlando from March 17-19, 1999. One of the conference days was dedicated to Professor V. Lakshmikantham in th honor of his 75 birthday. 50 well established professionals (in differential equations, nonlinear analysis, numerical analysis, and nonlinear mechanics) attended the conference from 13 countries. Twelve of the attendees delivered hour long invited talks and remaining thirty-eight presented invited forty-five minute talks. In each of these talks, the focus was on the recent developments in differential equations and nonlinear mechanics and their applications. This book consists of 29 papers based on the invited lectures, and I believe that it provides a good selection of advanced topics of current interest in differential equations and nonlinear mechanics. I am indebted to the Department of Mathematics, College of Arts and Sciences, Department of Mechanical, Materials and Aerospace Engineering, and the Office of International Studies (of the University of Central Florida) for the financial support of the conference. Also, to the Mathematics Department of the University of Central Florida for providing secretarial and administrative assistance. I would like to thank the members of the local organizing committee, Jeanne Blank, Jackie Callahan, John Cannon, Holly Carley, Brad Pyle, Pete Rautenstrauch, and June Wingler for their assistance. Thanks are also due to the conference organizing committee, F. H. Busse, J. R. Cannon, V. Girault, R. H. J. Grimshaw, P. N. Kaloni, V.

Most of the problems arising in science and engineering are nonlinear. They are inherently difficult to solve. Traditional analytical approximations are valid only for weakly nonlinear problems, and often break down for problems with strong nonlinearity. This book presents the current theoretical developments and applications of the Keller-box method to nonlinear problems. The first half of the book addresses basic concepts to understand the theoretical framework for the method. In the second half of the book, the authors give a number of examples of coupled nonlinear problems that have been solved by means of the Keller-box method. The particular area of focus is on fluid flow problems governed by nonlinear equation.

Since most of the problems arising in science and engineering are nonlinear, they are inherently difficult to solve. Traditional analytical approximations are valid only for weakly nonlinear problems and often fail when used for problems with strong nonlinearity. “Nonlinear Flow Phenomena and Homotopy Analysis: Fluid Flow and Heat Transfer” presents the current theoretical developments of the analytical method of homotopy analysis. This book not only addresses the theoretical framework for the method, but also gives a number of examples of nonlinear problems that have been solved by means of the homotopy analysis method. The particular focus lies on fluid flow problems governed by nonlinear differential equations. This book is intended for researchers in applied mathematics, physics, mechanics and engineering.Both Kuppalapalle Vajravelu and Robert A. Van Gorder work at the University of Central Florida, USA.