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These proceedings contain the papers presented at the 4th International Symposium on Engineering Turbulence Modelling and Measurements held at Ajaccio, Corsica, France from 24-26 May 1999. It follows three previous conferences on the topic of engineering turbulence modelling and measurements. The purpose of this series of symposia is to provide a forum for presenting and discussing new developments in the area of turbulence modelling and measurements, with particular emphasis on engineering-related problems. Turbulence is still one of the key issues in tackling engineering flow probl

Turbulence --- Fluid dynamic measurements --- Mathematical models

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This book deals with the past, present, and future of flow, sensors, and measurement. It is called The Tao of Measurement because, like the Tao itself, it reveals the underlying principles of flow and measurement. It explains the engineering and physics of flow and sensors, how our units of measurement were derived, present day measurement practices, and how today's scientific tools can improve our units of measurement. It's a must-read for anyone involved in instrumentation or process control. The book's opening chapters explore the technologies of temperature, pressure, and flow measurement. The authors reveal the history of units of measurement and describe how they came to be used today. The book then presents a thorough discussion of the different types of temperature sensors, pressure transmitters, and flowmeters. It contains an explanation of applications, and then comments on trends in sensors and measurement. Each chapter includes a handy glossary of units of measurement. The authors then turn their attention to three very familiar but vital subjects: time, length and area. They trace the origins of today's units of measurement for these variables, all the way back to Greek and Roman times, then follow their development to today's atomic clocks and the standard meter, now defined in terms of wavelengths of light. This book describes how modern technology can be used to improve units of measurement. It paints a picture of a dynamic and changing universe, one in which systems can be integrated with improved measurement practices. It looks beyond the static nature of everyday objects to an underlying reality that is dynamic and changing. It describes the technologies that are available to effectively configure a cost-effective system, and then shows how to integrate this system with the most powerful sensors and tools of flow measurement. Systems and instrumentation, the yin and yang of the automation world, are finally united in a synthesis that comes from seeing both from a single perspective. The Tao of measurement is revealed, and in the end, it is all about flow.

Flow meters. --- Fluid dynamic measurements. --- Process control.

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Proceedings of the world renowned ERCOFTAC (International Symposium on Engineering Turbulence Modelling and Measurements).The proceedings include papers dealing with the following areas of turbulence:·Eddy-viscosity and second-order RANS models ·Direct and large-eddy simulations and deductions for conventional modelling ·Measurement and visualization techniques, experimental studies ·Turbulence control ·Transition and effects of curvature, rotation and buoyancy on turbulence ·Aero-acoustics ·Heat and mass transfer and chemically reacting flows ·Compr

Fluid dynamic measurements. --- Turbulence. --- Turbulence - Mathematical models. --- Turbulence--Mathematical models--Congresses. Fluid dynamic measurements--Congresses. --- Turbulence --- Fluid dynamic measurements --- Civil Engineering --- Civil & Environmental Engineering --- Engineering & Applied Sciences --- Mathematical models

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Fluid Dynamics

Fluid mechanics --- Fluid dynamic measurements. --- Fluid dynamics. --- 532 --- 532 Fluid mechanics in general. Mechanics of liquids (hydromechanics) --- Fluid mechanics in general. Mechanics of liquids (hydromechanics) --- Fluid dynamic measurements --- Fluid dynamics --- Dynamics --- Measurements, Fluid dynamic --- Physical measurements --- Measurement

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There is a tendency to make flow measurement a highly theoretical and technical subject but what most influences quality measurement is the practical application of meters, metering principles, and metering equipment and the use of quality equipment that can continue to function through the years with proper maintenance have the most influence in obtaining quality measurement. This guide provides a review of basic laws and principles, an overview of physical characteristics and behavior of gases and liquids, and a look at the dynamics of flow. The authors examine applications of specific met

Fluid dynamic measurements --- Flow meters --- Civil & Environmental Engineering --- Engineering & Applied Sciences --- Civil Engineering --- Fluid dynamic measurements. --- Flow meters. --- Current meters (Fluid dynamics) --- Flow measurement --- Flowmeters --- Fluid meters --- Meters, Flow --- Hydraulic engineering --- Stream-gaging stations --- Fluid dynamics --- Measurements, Fluid dynamic --- Physical measurements --- Instruments --- Measurement