Introduction to Compressible Fluid Flow

Introduction to Compressible Fluid Flow, 2nd Edition, is a textbook that introduces the physical phenomena and analytical assumptions governing compressible fluids. It explains why compressible flows behave differently from incompressible flows and establishes foundations for advanced study.

The volume covers isentropic flows, normal and oblique shock waves, and expansion waves. Additional subjects include nozzle characteristics, friction effects, heat exchange, hypersonic flow, high-temperature gas effects, and low-density flows.

This edition integrates MATLAB routines alongside COMPROP2 software for flow calculations. Students also gain practice through added problems and non-numerical exercises that illustrate real-world applications.