Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) is a field that is constantly advancing. Its advances in terms of capabilities are a result of new theories, faster computers, and new numerical methods. In this thesis, advances in the computational fluid dynamic modeling of moving bodies and combustive flows are investigated. Thus, the basic theory behind CFD is being extended to solve a new class of problems that are generally more complex. The first chapter that investigates some of the results, chapter IV, discusses a technique developed to model unsteady aerodynamics with moving boundaries such as flapping winged flight. This will include mesh deformation and fluid dynamics theory needed to solve such a complex system. Chapter V will examine the numerical modeling of a combustive flow. A three dimensional single vane burner combustion chamber is numerically modeled. Species balance equations along with rates of reactions are introduced when modeling combustive flows and these expressions are discussed. A reaction mechanism is validated for use with in situ reheat simulations. Chapter VI compares numerical results with a laminar methane flame experiment to further investigate the capabilities of CFD to simulate a combustive flow. A new method of examining a combustive flow is introduced by looking at the solutions ability to satisfy the second law of thermodynamics. All laminar flame simulations are found to be in violation of the entropy inequality.

Thesis (doctoral)--Helsinki University of Technology, 2000. / Includes bibliographical references. Also available on the World Wide Web.

Reproduction de : Thèse de doctorat : Énergétique et transferts : Toulouse, INPT : 2004. / Titre provenant de l'écran-titre. Bibliogr. 171 réf.

Reproduction de : Thèse de doctorat : Dynamique des fluides : Toulouse, INPT : 2006. / Titre provenant de l'écran-titre. Bibliogr. 108 réf.

Reproduction de : Thèse de doctorat : Dynamique des fluides : Toulouse, INPT : 2007. / Titre provenant de l'écran-titre. Bibliogr. 266 réf.

Thèse de doctorat : Chimie : Lille 1 : 2002. / N° d'ordre (Lille) : 3049. Résumé en français et en anglais. Bibliogr. p. 383-393.

Thesis (Ph. D.)--West Virginia University, 2008. / Title from document title page. Document formatted into pages; contains xi, 105 p. : ill. (some col.). Includes abstract. Includes bibliographical references (p. 48-51).

Thesis (M.S. in A.E.)--School of Aerospace Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, 2004. Directed by Tim Lieuwen. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 39-41).

Thesis (M.S. in Engineering Science (Mechanical Engineering))--Naval Postgraduate School, December 2003. / Thesis advisor(s): Ashok Gopinath, Christopher Brophy. Includes bibliographical references (p. 71-72). Also available online.

Thesis (Ph.D)--Mechanical Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, 2009. / Committee Chair: Zinn, Ben; Committee Co-Chair: Jagoda, Jeff; Committee Member: Glezer, Ari; Committee Member: Jeter, Sheldon; Committee Member: Neumeier, Yedidia. Part of the SMARTech Electronic Thesis and Dissertation Collection.