Essentials of Computational Fluid Dynamics

Essentials of CFD approaches the material from the viewpoint of a user of a commercial flow package. It initially limits the description of the mathematics to the level that is strictly needed to be able to make the correct choices when setting up a case in a commercial flow solver. The sources of errors in FD solutions are discussed using simple examples with finite differences, and are then demonstrated with mesh convergence studies. The text focuses on the understanding of how the flow physics interact with a typical finite-volume discretisation.