Fundamentals of Gas Dynamics [electronic resource] / by Mrinal Kaushik.

Kinetic Theory of Gases and Fluid Properties -- Conservation Laws for Inviscid Flows -- Thermodynamics of Compressible Flows -- Propagation of Acoustic Wave -- Steady One-Dimensional Compressible Flows -- Normal Shock Waves -- Flow in Constant-Area Ducts with Friction -- Flow in Constant-Area Ducts with Heat Transfer -- Quasi-One-Dimensional Compressible Flows -- Oblique Shock and Expansion Waves -- Velocity Potential Equation for Compressible Flows -- Small Perturbation Theory -- Similarity Rules of Compressible Flows -- Method of Characteristics.

This textbook for courses in gas dynamics will be of interest to students and teachers in aerospace and mechanical engineering disciplines. It provides an in-depth explanation of compressible flows and ties together various concepts to build an understanding of the fundamentals of gas dynamics. The book is written in an easy to understand manner, with pedagogical aids such as chapter overviews, summaries, and descriptive and objective questions to help students evaluate their progress. The book contains example problems as well as end-of-chapter exercises. Detailed bibliographies are included at the end of each chapter to provide students with further resources. The book can be used as a core text in engineering coursework and also in professional development courses. .