Cover -- Preface to the Fifth Edition -- Preface to the First Edition -- Contents -- Notation -- Introduction -- Table 1. Gas dynamic properties of air at various temperatures -- 1.1 Gas dynamic properties of air -- 1.2 Gas dynamic properties of hydrogen -- 1.3 Gas dynamic properties of carbon dioxide -- 1.4 Gas dynamic properties of superheated steam -- 1.5 Gas dynamic properties of superheated Freon-21 -- Table 2. Properties of Standard Atmosphere -- Table 3. Isentropic Flow of Perfect Gases -- 3.1 γ = 1.3 -- 3.2 γ = 1.4 -- 3.3 γ = 1.67 -- Table 4. Normal Shocks in Perfect Gases -- 4.1. (γ = 1.3) -- 4.2. (γ = 1.4) -- 4.3. (γ = 1.67) -- Table 5. Oblique Shocks in Perfect Gases -- Wave Angles for Given Deflection (γ = 1.4 -- Upstream and Downstream Mach Numbers and Deflection from Normal Shock Relations, (γ = 1.4) -- Table 6. Flow of Perfect Gases with Friction (Fanno Flow) -- 6.1 γ = 1.3 -- 6.2 γ = 1.4 -- 6.3 γ = 1.67 -- Table 7. Isothermal Flow of Perfect Gases with Friction -- 7.1 γ = 1.3 -- 7.2 γ = 1.4 -- Table 8. Flow of Perfect Gases with Heat Transfer (Rayleigh Flow) -- 8.1 γ = 1.3 -- 8.2 γ = 1.4 -- 8.3 γ = 1.67 -- Maximum Heat Transfer in Perfect Gases -- Table 9. Prandtl-Meyer Function with Mach Angles -- α and ω (M) as functions of M -- M and α as functions of ω (M) -- Table 10. Approximate Velocities and Mach Numbers of Air -- 10.1 Air velocities and Mach numbers as functions of dynamic heads in mm W.G. -- 10.2 Air velocities and Mach numbers as functions of dynamic heads in mm Hg. -- 10.3 Mach Numbers as functions of pressure ratios (γ = 1.4) -- Table 11. Manometer Inclinations Required for the Desired Magnification of the Deflection -- Table 12. Static Pressure Drop in Gas Pipe Lines -- Table 13. Isentropic Compressor Power -- Table 14. Pumping Power for Fans and Blowers -- Table 15. S.I, Metric and British Units.

15.1. Principal dimensions and units -- Conversion of Units.

The subject of compressible flow or gas dynamics deals with the thermo-fluid dynamic problems of gases and vapours. It is now an important part of the undergraduate and postgraduate curricula. Fundamentals of Compressible Flow covers this subject in fourteen well organised chapters in a lucid style. A large mass of theoretical material and equations has been supported by a number of figures and graphical depictions. Author's sprawling teaching experience in this subject and allied areas is reflected in the clarity, and systematic and logical presentation.

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