The Science of Fluid Mechanics
CRC Press (Verlag)
978-1-032-88356-4 (ISBN)
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The Science of Fluid Mechanics: Concepts and Applications in Water and Wastewater Operations examines the intricacies of hydrology and hydraulic systems within the context of water and wastewater management. Written in an academic yet easy-to-understand style, the book provides a comprehensive overview of relevant topics of fluid mechanics. With a wealth of illustrations and exercises, it caters to students, operators, and plant managers, offering clear explanations of quantitative elements essential to understanding water resource development and treatment. Covering the foundational principles of fluid mechanics, hydraulics, and related practical applications, the book serves as a valuable resource for those seeking to deepen their knowledge in the field.
Provides the basic principles required to understand fluid mechanics/hydraulic engineering.
Explains the main concepts of water and wastewater management and operations.
Includes numerous illustrations and exercise problems in each chapter.
Frank R. Spellman is a retired assistant professor of Environmental Health at Old Dominion University, Norfolk, Va. and author of over 155 books. Spellman has been cited in more than 400 publications; serves as a professional expert witness; incident/accident investigator for the U.S. Department of Justice and a private law firm; and consults on Homeland Security vulnerability assessments (VAs) for critical infrastructure including water/wastewater facilities nationwide. Dr. Spellman lectures on sewage treatment, water treatment and homeland security and health and safety topics throughout the country and teaches water/wastewater operator short courses at Virginia Tech (Blacksburg, VA). He holds a BA in public Administration; BS in Business Management; MBA; Master of Science, MS, in Environmental Engineering and PhD Environmental Engineering.
CHAPTER 1 Setting the Stage
CHAPTER 2 The Fluid-Mechanic’s Toolbox
CHAPTER 3 Water Mechanics/Hydraulics
CHAPTER 4 Water Hydraulics: The Basics
CHAPTER 5 Bernoulli’s Theorem
CHAPTER 6 Pumping Basics
CHAPTER 7 Friction Head Loss
CHAPTER 8 Basic Piping Hydraulics
Chapter 9 Open-Channel Flow
Chapter 10 Flow Measurement
Chapter 11 Hydraulic Machines: Pumps
Final Comprehensive Examination
Appendix A Answers to Chapter Quizzes
Appendix B Answers to Comprehensive Examination
Glossary
| Erscheint lt. Verlag | 15.3.2025 |
|---|---|
| Zusatzinfo | 13 Tables, black and white; 68 Line drawings, black and white; 68 Illustrations, black and white |
| Verlagsort | London |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 156 x 234 mm |
| Themenwelt | Naturwissenschaften ► Geowissenschaften ► Hydrologie / Ozeanografie |
| Naturwissenschaften ► Physik / Astronomie ► Strömungsmechanik | |
| Technik ► Umwelttechnik / Biotechnologie | |
| ISBN-10 | 1-032-88356-1 / 1032883561 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1-032-88356-4 / 9781032883564 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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