Mechanics of Fluid Flow [Hardcover]

The mechanics of fluid flow is a fundamental engineering discipline explaining both natural phenomena and human-induced processes, and a thorough understanding of it is central to the operations of the oil and gas industry.? This book, written by some of the worlds best-known and respected petroleum engineers, covers the concepts, theories, and applications of the mechanics of fluid flow for the veteran engineer working in the field and the student, alike.? It is a must-have for any engineer working in the oil and gas industry.

Preface 13

Part I. Fundamentals of the Mechanics of Continua 15

I. Basic Concepts of the Mechanics of Continua 15

II. Conservation Laws. Integral and Differential Equations of Continuous Medium 27

III. Continuous Medium Deformation Rate 45

IV. Liquids 57

V. Basics of the Dimensionality and Conformity Theory 73

Part II. Hydromechanics 91

VI. Hydrostatics 91

VII. Flow of Ideal Fluid 105

VIII. Parallel-Plane Flows of Ideal Incompressible Fluid 135

IX. Flow of Viscous Incompressible Fluid in Prismatic Tubes 153

X. Turbulent Flow of Fluids in Pipes 165

XI. Hydraulic Calculation for Pipelines 179

XII. Fluids Outflow from Orifices and Nozzles 191

XIII. Non-Stationary Flow of Viscous Fluid in Tubes 201

XIV. Laminar Boundary Layer 233

XV. Unidimensional Gas Flows 243

XVI. Laminar Flow of Non-Newtonian Fluids 277

XVII. Two-Phase Flow in Pipes 299

Part III. Oil and Gas Subsurface Hydromechanics 317

XVIII. Main Definitions and Concepts of Fluid and Gas Flow, Darcys Law and Experiment 317