Fluid Flow and Heat Transfer in Rotating Porous Media, 1st ed. 2015 SpringerBriefs in Thermal Engineering and Applied Science Series

This Book concentrates the available knowledge on rotating fluid flow and heat transfer in porous media in one single reference. Dr. Vadasz develops the fundamental theory of rotating flow and heat transfer in porous media and introduces systematic classification and identification of the relevant problems. An initial distinction between rotating flows in isothermal heterogeneous porous systems and natural convection in homogeneous non-­?isothermal porous systems provides the two major classes of problems to be considered. A few examples of solutions to selected problems are presented, highlighting the significant impact of rotation on the flow in porous media.

Introduction.- Modeling of Flow and Heat Transfer in Porous Media.-  Isothermal Flow in Heterogeneous Porous Media.- Natural Convection due to Thermal Buoyancy of Centrifugal Body Forces.-  Coriolis Effect on Natural Convection.- Other Effects of Rotation of Flow and Natural Convection in Porous Media.- Appendix.