This book deals with some basic thermodynamic and transport properties of fluids and solids that are of interest in engineering applications. Various notions about the basic structure of matter, fundamental concepts of our physical world and the conditions of equilibrium between different phases of matter are discussed in the first part of the book. The macroscopic properties of fluids and solids are explained in the latter part. The book is written for first-year university students in engineering. Therefore, simple derivations and clear explanations have been preferred to detailed theoretical treatment. Illustrative problems, spaced throughout the text, demonstrate the application of various concepts and facilitate a better understanding of the theory. The text provides a sound first treatment of many properties of fluids and solids of interest in all the engineering disciplines.

Introduction to the Physics of Fluids and Solids presents a way to learn continuum mechanics without mastering any other systems. It discusses an introduction to the principles of fluid mechanics. Another focus of study is the fluids in astrophysics. Some of the topics covered in the book are the rotation of the galaxy, the concept of stability, the fluids in motion, and the waves in fluids, the theory of the tides, the vibrations of the earth, and nuclear fission. The viscosity in fluids is covered. The flow of viscous fluids is discussed. The text identifies the general circulation of the atmosphere. An analysis of the general properties of solids is presented. A chapter of the volume is devoted to the applications of seismology. Another section of the book focuses on the flow of the blood and the urinary drop spectrometer. The book will provide useful information to doctors, physicists, engineers, students and researchers.

This is now the third edition of a well established and highly successful undergraduate text. The content of the second edition has been reworked and added to where necessary, and completely new material has also been included. There are new sections on amorphous solids and liquid crystals, and completely new chapters on colloids and polymers. Using unsophisticated mathematics and simple models, Professor Tabor leads the reader skilfully and systematically from the basic physics of interatomic and intermolecular forces, temperature, heat and thermodynamics, to a coherent understanding of the bulk properties of gases, liquids and solids. The introductory material on intermolecular forces and on heat and thermodynamics is followed by several chapters dealing with the properties of ideal and real gases, both at an elementary and at a more sophisticated level. The mechanical, thermal and electrical properties of solids are considered next, before an examination of the liquid state. The author continues with chapters on colloids and polymers, and ends with a discussion of the dielectric and magnetic properties of matter in terms of simple atomic models. The abiding theme is that all these macroscopic material properties can be understood as resulting from the competition between thermal energy and intermolecular or interatomic forces. This is a lucid textbook which will continue to provide students of physics and chemistry with a comprehensive and integrated view of the properties of matter in all its many fascinating forms.

This is an introductory fluid mechanics text, intended for the first Fluid Mechanics course required of all engineers. The goal of this book is to modernise the teaching of fluid mechanics by encouraging students to visualise and simulate flow processes. The book also introduces students to the capabilities of computational fluid dynamics (CFD) techniques, the most important new approach to the study of fluids. Fluid mechanics is traditionally one of the most difficult topics in the curriculum for ME students: this text aims to overcome those learning difficulties through visualisation of the key concepts.Contents: 1. Fundamental Concepts 1.1 Introduction 1.2 Gases. Liquids and Solids 1.3 Methods of Description 1.4 Dimensions and Unit Sytems 1.5 Problem Solving 2. Fluid Properties 2.1 Introduction 2.2 Mass, Weight and Density 2.3 Pressure 2.4 Temperature and Other Thermal Properties 2.5 The Perfect Gas Law 2.6 Bulk Compressibility Modules 2.7 Viscosity 2.8 Surface Tension 2.9 Fluid Energy 3. Case Studies in Fluid Mechanics 3.1 Introduction 3.2 Common Dimensionless Groups 3.3 Case Studies 4. Fluid Forces 4.1 Introduction 4.2 Classification of Fluid Forces 4.3 The Orgins of Body and Surface Forces 4.4 Body Forces 4.5 Surface Forces 4.6 Stress in a Fluid 4.7 Forces Balance in a Fluid 5. Fluid Statics 5.1 Introduction 5.2 Hydrostatic Stress 5.3 Hydrostatic Equation 5.4 Hydrostatic Pressure Distribution 5.5 Hydrostatic Force 5.6 Hydrostatic Moment 5.7 Resultant Force and Point of Application 5.8 Buoyancy and Archimedes 5.9 Equilibrium and Stability of Immerseed Bodies 6. The Velocity Field and Fluid Transport 6.1 Introduction 6.2 The Fluid Velocity Field 6.3 Fluid Acceleration 6.4 The Substantial Derivative 6.5 Classification of Flows 6.6 No-Slip, No-Penetration Boundary Condition 6.7 Fluid Transport 6.8 Average Velocity and Flowrate 7. Control Volume Analysis 7.1 Introduction 7.2 Basic Concepts: System and Control Volume 7.3 System and Control Volume Analysis 7.4 Reynolds Transport Theorem for a System 7.5 Reynolds Transport Theorem for a Control Volume 7.6 Control Volume Analysis 8. Flow of an Invicid Fluid: The Bernoulli Equation 8.1 Introduction 8.2 Friction Flow along a Streamline 8.3 Bernoulli Equation 8.4 Static, Dynamic, Stagnation and Total Pressure 8.5 Applications of the Bernoulli Equation 8.6 Relationship to the Energy Equation 9. Dimensional Analysis and Similitude 9.1 Introduction 9.2 Buckingham PI Theorem 9.3 Repeating Variables Method 9.4 Similitude and Model Development 9.5 Correlation of Experimental Data 9.6 Application to Case Studies 10. Elements of Flow Visualisation and Flow Structure 10.1 Introduction 10.2 Lagrangian Kinematics 10.3 The Eulerian-Langrangian Connection 10.4 Material Lines, Surfaces and Volumes 10.5 Pathlines and Streaklines 10.6 Streamlines and Streamtubes 10.7 Motion and Deformation 10.8 Velocity 10.9 Rate of Rotation 10.10 Rate of Expansion 10.11 Rate of Shear Deformation 11. Governing Equations of Fluid Dynamics 11.1 Introduction 11.2 Continuity Equation 11.3 Momentum Equation 11.4 Constitutive Model for a Newtonian Fluid 11.5 Navier-Stokes Equations 11.6 Euler Equations 11.7 Energy Equation 11.8 Discussion 12. Analysis of Incompressive Flow 12.1 Introduction 12.2 Steady Viscous Flow 12.3 Unsteady Viscous Flow 12.4 Turbulent 12.5 Inviscid Irrotational Flow 13. Flow in Pipes and Ducts 13.1 Introduction 13.2 Steady Fully Developed Flow in a Pipe or Duct 13.3 Analysis of Flow in Single Path Pipe and Duct Systems 13.4 Analysis of Flow in Multiple Path Pipe and Duct Systems 13.5 Elements of Pipe and Duct Systems Design 14. External Flow 14.1 Introduction 14.2 Boundary Layers: Basic Concepts 14.3 Drag: Basic Concepts 14.4 Drag Coefficients 14.5 Life and Drag of Airfoils 15. Open Channel Flow 15.1 Introduction 15.2 Basic Concepts in Open Channel Flow 15.3 The Importance of the Froude Number 15.4 Energy Conservation in Open Channel Flow 15.5 Flow in a Channel with Uniform Depth 15.6 Flow in a Channel with Gradually-Varying Depth 15.7 Flow Under a Sluice Gate 15.8 Flow over a Weir

An Introduction to the Liquid State focuses on the atomic motions and positions of liquids. Particularly given importance in this book are internal motion of molecules as a whole and the motion of atoms in a monatomic liquid. Divided into 16 chapters, the book opens by outlining the general properties of liquids, including a comparison of liquid argon and liquid sodium, discussions on theories and methods of studying the liquid state, and thermodynamic relationships. The book proceeds by defining the molecular distribution functions and equation of state, the potential function for non-conducting liquids and metals, and measurement of pair distribution function. Numerical analyses and representations are provided to simplify the functions of equations. The book discusses equilibrium properties wherein calculations on the state of gases and fluids are presented. The text also underlines space and time dependent correlation functions. Given emphasis in this part are neutron scattering, electromagnetic radiation, and various radiation scattering techniques. Other concerns discussed are diffusion and single particle motion, velocity of correlation function, diffusion and viscosity coefficients, liquid-gas critical point, and a comparison of classical and quantum liquids. The selection is a valuable source of information for readers wanting to study the composition and reactions of liquids.

Must-have reference for processes involving liquids, gases, and mixtures Reap the time-saving, mistake-avoiding benefits enjoyed by thousands of chemical and process design engineers, research scientists, and educators. Properties of Gases and Liquids, Fifth Edition, is an all-inclusive, critical survey of the most reliable estimating methods in use today --now completely rewritten and reorganized by Bruce Poling, John Prausnitz, and John O’Connell to reflect every late-breaking development. You get on-the-spot information for estimating both physical and thermodynamic properties in the absence of experimental data with this property data bank of 600+ compound constants. Bridge the gap between theory and practice with this trusted, irreplaceable, and expert-authored expert guide -- the only book that includes a critical analysis of existing methods as well as hands-on practical recommendations. Areas covered include pure component constants; thermodynamic properties of ideal gases, pure components and mixtures; pressure-volume-temperature relationships; vapor pressures and enthalpies of vaporization of pure fluids; fluid phase equilibria in multicomponent systems; viscosity; thermal conductivity;diffusion coefficients; and surface tension.

The petroleum industry in general has been dominated by engineers and production specialists. The upstream segment of the industry is dominated by drilling/completion engineers. Usually, neither of those disciplines have a great deal of training in the chemistry aspects of drilling and completing a well prior to its going on production. The chemistry of drilling fluids and completion fluids have a profound effect on the success of a well. For example, historically the drilling fluid costs to drill a well have averaged around 7% of the overall cost of the well, before completion. The successful delivery of up to 100% of that wellbore, in many cases may be attributable to the fluid used. Considered the "bible" of the industry, Composition and Properties of Drilling and Completion Fluids, first written by Walter Rogers in 1948, and updated on a regular basis thereafter, is a key tool to achieving successful delivery of the wellbore. In its Sixth Edition, Composition and Properties of Drilling and Completion Fluids has been updated and revised to incorporate new information on technology, economic, and political issues that have impacted the use of fluids to drill and complete oil and gas wells. With updated content on Completion Fluids and Reservoir Drilling Fluids, Health, Safety & Environment, Drilling Fluid Systems and Products, new fluid systems and additives from both chemical and engineering perspectives, Wellbore Stability, adding the new R&D on water-based muds, and with increased content on Equipment and Procedures for Evaluating Drilling Fluid Performance in light of the advent of digital technology and better manufacturing techniques, Composition and Properties of Drilling and Completion Fluids has been thoroughly updated to meet the drilling and completion engineer's needs. Explains a myriad of new products and fluid systems Cover the newest API/SI standards New R&D on water-based muds New emphases on Health, Safety & Environment New Chapter on waste management and disposal