Dyson P., Ransing R.S., Williams P.M., Williams P.R. Fluid Properties at Nano/Meso Scale: A Numerical Treatment

Wiley, 2008. — 234 p.Today’s scientific and engineering community has a good grasp on how to model fluid flows at macro and molecular scales, with well-developed theory and supporting technologies. Between these two extremes lies the nano/meso scale (i.e. in the range of 50nm-500nm) where fluid flow models continue to be problematic. Continuum models used at macro scales assume a negligible influence from molecular interactions, while molecular models do not predict flow well at nano/meso dimensions. The solution, and the subject of this book, is to use elements from both to capture correctly the proper physics (from the molecular scale) and provide a description in terms of useful fluid properties (as characterized on the continuum scale).Biographies
Series PrefaceThe Nature of Fluid Flow
Fluid Physics at Meso Scales
Meso Scale Model Based on First Principles
Enhancements to the Meso Scale Model
Modeling Fluid Regimes at Nano/Meso Scales
Performance of Proposed Meso Scale Model
Experimental Aspects of Fluid Properties at the Nano/Meso Scale
Future Advancement